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Nov- 2025 -10 November
Sector coalition urges chancellor to restore adult learning funding
A coalition of 13 organisations from across the lifelong learning and skills sector, including the University and College Union (UCU), has urged the chancellor to prioritise investment in adult and community education in the Autumn Budget, warning that continued underfunding threatens both the economy and social inclusion. The Right2Learn (R2L)…
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10 November
OfS appoints interim director for fair access and participation
Professor Chris Millward has been appointed interim director for fair access and participation at the Office for Students (OfS). Millward, who previously held the role from 2018 to 2021, returns as the Department for Education begins recruiting for a permanent appointment. Millward will sit on the OfS board and serve…
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10 November
Welsh council to invest nearly £1bn in schools by 2033
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has reported that almost £1bn will have been invested in modern school facilities across the county by 2033, through a combination of council and Welsh government funding. It comes as a report to cabinet set out details of work completed since 2014, as well as plans…
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7 November
SQA research calls for action on pay and workload
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has published research into the experiences of National Qualifications markers, identifying high professional commitment alongside key challenges over pay and workload. The study, carried out between February and April 2025, surveyed 768 recent markers and 557 non-markers to explore recruitment and retention issues. Each year…
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7 November
Unions warn of ‘unsustainable pressure’ amid DfE pay proposals
NASUWT, NEU, NAHT, ASCL and Community have jointly warned that the government’s proposed pay award for teachers will place “unsustainable” pressure on schools. It comes as ministers have recommended a 6.5% pay uplift spread over three years, weighted towards later years. The DfE proposal confirms schools will be expected to part-fund…
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7 November
Sunderland to open £13m Silver Birch Primary next year
Sunderland City Council has revealed that a new £13m primary school is under construction in the city to replace Thorney Close Primary for the 2026 academic year. Located on Shaftoe Road, Silver Birch Primary will accommodate up to 315 pupils and include a nursery and a unit for children with…
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6 November
OfS warns unis over degree algorithm risks to grade credibility
The Office for Students (OfS) has advised universities to ensure degree classification algorithms accurately reflect students’ academic achievements, warning that some current practices could undermine confidence in the value of degrees. The regulator’s latest report, published today (6 November), highlighted concerns that aspects of how some universities design or amend…
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6 November
Queen Elizabeth’s School appoints Dan Clark as Dubai founding principal
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, has appointed Dan Clark as founding principal of its new campus, due to open in August 2026. The appointment follows last week’s announcement that Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, in partnership with GEDU Global Education, has received initial approval from the Knowledge and Human Development…
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6 November
Post-GCSE language study in Wales ‘at risk’, report warns
International language study in Wales is at risk of long-term decline, according to a British Council Wales report which found that A-level entries in French and German have fallen sharply and many schools have no post-16 provision. The Language Trends Wales 2025 report, which was published earlier this week, shows…
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6 November
BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement on 26 November. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five to four to maintain the rate, with four members voting to reduce it by 0.25…
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