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Sep- 2025 -24 September
NI bursary scheme to tackle post-primary teacher gaps
Education minister Paul Givan has announced a bursary scheme to encourage more people to train as teachers in subjects facing acute shortages across Northern Ireland. The pilot programme, due to begin in September 2026, will target mathematics, chemistry, physics, computing, technology and design, and Irish-medium education. It is expected to…
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23 September
Students evacuated from Gaza to study at UK universities
The first students evacuated from Gaza are set to arrive in the UK to study at some of the UK’s top universities following government support to help them leave Gaza. The cohort includes those who have received the prestigious Chevening scholarship, which “recognises the leaders of tomorrow from all over…
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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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