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BBC News - Education and Family
News and features from BBC News - Education and Family
- Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the…
- The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty tra…
- Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay…
- Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
- 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
- Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
- Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools
NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.
- Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row
The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".
- British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University
Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.
- Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test
The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra supp…
BBC Newsround
Latest Newsround stories
- Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Sunday Newsround. Press Packer Millie explains all about her invention, Rainbow Glass…
- Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Sunday Newsround. Press Packer Millie explains all about her invention, Rainbow Glass…
- Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign…
- Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2026: When is it? How can I see it?
Find out all about the Eta Aquariid meteor shower and what a meteor shower is in our guide.
- Cheeky peacock causes chaos on farm in Suffolk
A cheeky peacock has been rehomed after turning up and causing chaos on a farm in Suffolk.