Open University accused of using computer to mark crucial dissertations Former student claims work is not being assessed individually Louisa Clarence-Smith 11 May 2024, 12:27pm
How ‘floppy-haired’ Oxbridge graduates could help solve the prisons crisis Leadership programme is aimed at finding innovative solutions, says charity boss Louisa Clarence-Smith 4 May 2024, 5:00pm
Catholic Church to open more schools amid plans to scrap 50pc limit Education Secretary Gillian Keegan will launch a consultation on lifting the cap on faith-based admissions Louisa Clarence-Smith 1 May 2024, 8:00am
Father of Wycombe Abbey pupil who killed herself prays for grace, as inquest begins Caitlyn Scott-Lee, then 16, took her own life a year ago after she was due ‘headmistress’s detention’ Louisa Clarence-Smith 28 Apr 2024, 8:01pm
Ukraine defeat would cost the West trillions of dollars, warns James Heappey Former Armed Forces minister believes stalemate or Russian victory will create ‘new cold war that will last for decades’ Louisa Clarence-Smith 28 Apr 2024, 8:00pm
Ancient bluebell woodland buried under fly-tipping will require £10m clean-up Campaigners claim Environment Agency failed to act on numerous reports of trucks dumping illegal waste Louisa Clarence-Smith 28 Apr 2024, 7:40pm
Audiobook gets trigger warning so listening out loud will not offend public Listeners of Small Mercies by author Dennis Lehane alerted on potentially upsetting ‘racist themes’ Craig Simpson 28 Apr 2024, 5:49pm
Do mention the war, says German ambassador as he lauds Fawlty Towers Miguel Berge expresses admiration for the scene in which the hotelier, played by John Cleese, offends German guests Louisa Clarence-Smith 28 Apr 2024, 2:35pm
Pro-Palestine university protests spread from US to Britain and France Tensions rise in London and Paris as student activists demand action over Israel’s bombardment of Gaza Louisa Clarence-Smith 26 Apr 2024, 5:07pm
Hostile states targeting UK universities, warns MI5 Vice-chancellors of 24 leading universities summoned to Whitehall for unprecedented briefing with security chiefs Louisa Clarence-Smith 25 Apr 2024, 10:00pm
Two-thirds of pupils do not feel safe at school on daily basis Government releases data a day after Ammanford stabbing Louisa Clarence-Smith 25 Apr 2024, 3:20pm
Parents face worse childcare under Sunak’s free hours expansion National Audit Office warns inexperienced staff influx and lower staff-to-child supervision ratios could jeopardise quality Louisa Clarence-Smith 24 Apr 2024, 7:00am
Children who started school during Covid to suffer most, study finds Poorer exam results and prolonged damage to pupils ‘worst legacy’ of the pandemic Louisa Clarence-Smith 24 Apr 2024, 7:00am
Board of Deputies calls for teaching union to be investigated over anti-Semitism UK’s largest Jewish community organisation says a ‘particular sort of political ideology has taken over’ the National Education Union Louisa Clarence-Smith 22 Apr 2024, 5:34pm
Private schools may have been included in Cambridge University scheme for deprived teens Investigation finds institutions flagged under policy included Gordonstoun, the King’s alma mater Louisa Clarence-Smith 19 Apr 2024, 9:03pm
‘Endless tech’ at schools has been a failure, says Sophie Winkleman Actress and campaigner wants the millions spent on education technology to be invested in teachers instead Louisa Clarence-Smith 19 Apr 2024, 7:03pm
Pay £25 to lock up your child’s smartphone, school tells parents Proposed policy at East Sussex secondary will mean devices are kept in magnetic pouches throughout school day Louisa Clarence-Smith 17 Apr 2024, 6:53pm
How Britain’s strictest school found itself in the High Court When a pupil challenged a prayer ban, the secular ethos behind Michaela’s success was put at stake Louisa Clarence-Smith 16 Apr 2024, 10:02pm
Katharine Birbalsingh questions level of legal aid for pupil who challenged prayer ban Head teacher makes comments after High Court ruled her school’s policy was lawful and justified Louisa Clarence-Smith 16 Apr 2024, 9:58pm
Prayer ban ruling a ‘victory for all schools’, says Katharine Birbalsingh Alex Barton 16 Apr 2024, 1:53pm
Prayer ban at Katharine Birbalsingh’s school is lawful, High Court rules Michaela Community School wins case after legal challenge launched by Muslim pupil Louisa Clarence-Smith 16 Apr 2024, 11:34am
Sunset Boulevard sweeps the board at the Oliviers with record haul Revived Lloyd Webber show starring Nicole Scherzinger won seven of the prestigious theatre awards, a joint record for a musical Louisa Clarence-Smith 14 Apr 2024, 9:51pm