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Sep- 2025 -23 September
MPs call for urgent investment in further education to drive economic growth
The Education Committee has set out a blueprint for how the Government should use investment in further education (FE) and skills to support its economic growth agenda. In a new report, MPs warn that the sector has been underfunded and overlooked for more than a decade, leaving colleges struggling with…
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23 September
Scottish Govt reports rise in school estate standards
More than 92% of pupils in Scotland are now taught in schools rated good or satisfactory, according to the latest government statistics. The Scottish Government said the figure, 92.5% in 2025, reflects sustained investment in school buildings made in partnership with councils. It compares with 92% in 2024 and 62.7%…
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22 September
Music education ‘vital’ to developing transferable career skills, survey finds
The Association of British Orchestras has launched a campaign to promote the career benefits of music education, following a survey that found that transferable skills developed through music education are “vital” to developing transferable skills. Through the #AnOrchestraInEverySchool initiative, the organisation is targeting children and young people preparing to choose…
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22 September
Scottish commission calls for tougher guidance on school discipline
The Commission on School Reform has called on the Scottish Government to issue new guidance to address what it says is a growing discipline problem in schools. In a paper published today (22 September), the body – established by the independent public policy institute Enlighten – said poor behaviour by…
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22 September
Quarter of UK physics departments ‘at risk of closure’
More than a quarter of UK university physics departments could shut within two years, according to an Institute of Physics (IOP) report that is warning of severe pressures on higher education. According to the institute, 26% of departments surveyed were at risk of closure, while 58% expected degree courses to…
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19 September
Disadvantaged pupils lose out on maths potential, UCL study finds
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds who show strong mathematical ability in primary school do not progress at the same rate as their equally skilled but more advantaged peers, a University College London (UCL) study has found. The working paper, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, raises concerns for social mobility. It found…
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19 September
University of Bradford staff to strike over job cuts
University of Bradford staff will strike for 10 days later this month following a dispute over job cuts, the University and College Union (UCU) has announced. The action is due to take place every weekday from 22 September to 3 October, disrupting the first two weeks of the academic year. …
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19 September
School leaders warn of possible industrial action over Ofsted plans
Nearly 2,000 school leaders have indicated they would support industrial action over Ofsted’s proposed new inspection framework, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has found. A snap poll during an online meeting of members found 89% in favour of the union exploring action if the changes go ahead. The…
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18 September
Two million children unhappy in school, nationwide survey finds
Two million children are unhappy in school, according to a new nationwide survey from Parentkind. The survey found that 900,00 children found lessons “boring”, but poorer children and children with special educational needs were less likely to be happy with school. It comes as Parentkind launched the 2025 edition of…
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18 September
Funding leads school trust leaders concerns, CST study finds
School budgets remain under pressure with funding being the primary concern of trust leaders, with many academy trusts cutting staff and dipping into reserves, according to a national survey. The Confederation of School Trusts’ (CST) annual National School Trust Survey found that while trust leaders are marginally more confident about…
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