Education

In the last hour

Landmark exhibition shows how samurai captured global imagination University of York01:44

In the last 2 hours

IFS: 16-18 funding needs extra £150m by 2028 to maintain real-terms spending FE Week00:53

Rapid rises in SEND and childcare spending are reshaping education spending in England The Institute for Fiscal Studies (Press Release)00:25

UK govt plans to increase education exports, India among five focus countries Indian Express00:22

In the last 8 hours

Teaching union announces details of new strike ballot BBC20:11 20-Jan-26

Appeals court affirms previous ruling that UK did not violate Title IX Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky20:08 20-Jan-26

Principal defends suspension of 19 boys after 'toxic masculinity' assembly The Mirror19:30 20-Jan-26

East Renfrewshire teachers could strike amid growing dispute over workload Barrhead News19:03 20-Jan-26

'Dishonest' North East teacher banned from classroom after faking pupils' grades The Northern Echo18:51 20-Jan-26

Clydebank teachers could strike amid growing dispute over workload Clydebank Post18:47 20-Jan-26

Bradford company listed among top 17 most promising biotech start-ups University of Bradford18:29 20-Jan-26

Renfrewshire teachers could strike amid growing dispute over workload The Gazette18:16 20-Jan-26

Yesterday

Why everyone should be a student of American studies The Conversation (UK)18:10 20-Jan-26

India 'central' to UK’s £40bn international education strategy EasternEye17:54 20-Jan-26

British School Comes Under Fire Over Pics of Kids Holding Guns Bearing Arms (Weblog)17:34 20-Jan-26

Stirling curling alumni meet Duke and Duchess of Rothesay University of Stirling17:30 20-Jan-26

Ukrainian refugee who fled the war secures master’s degree with distinction Keele University17:23 20-Jan-26

UK examining age assurance accuracy, kids social media use to build on OSA Biometric Update17:08 20-Jan-26

Private schools cut religious ties in bid to survive 'second wave' of closures i News17:01 20-Jan-26

£34K grant funds sensory support for Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Wakefield Express16:50 20-Jan-26

DC Thomson named sponsor and foundational partner of the National Year of Reading 2026 DC Thomson Media (Press Release)16:40 20-Jan-26

A UK social media ban “the wrong tool for the job” say experts University of East Anglia16:39 20-Jan-26

University of Nottingham photographer recognised in national Portrait of Britain award The University of Nottingham16:13 20-Jan-26

Kind students' donations help raise nearly £17,000 for heart charity University of Chester16:09 20-Jan-26

Watch Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington open new £6m city pool Sunderland Echo16:05 20-Jan-26

MSPs to vote on change to tertiary education funding Deadline News16:05 20-Jan-26

Queen Camilla launches Scotland’s National Year of Reading Deadline News15:45 20-Jan-26

Keele research behind major boost in number of insured UK drivers Keele University15:32 20-Jan-26

2 Kenyan Brothers Graduate with Master's Degrees from Prestigious UK Universities Tuko News15:24 20-Jan-26

Outbreak of medieval disease could wreak havoc on schools and care homes Metro.co.uk15:20 20-Jan-26

Prabowo, Starmer highlight maritime and education pacts in London Antara News14:43 20-Jan-26

Scottish Government looks to expand school breakfast club provision The Falkirk Herald14:37 20-Jan-26

Children's centre to reopen this year with reimagined café and 'leafy library' Newham Recorder14:33 20-Jan-26

Under-16s social media ban and overnight curfews to be considered – Liz Kendall Evening Standard14:19 20-Jan-26

Labour's VAT on private school fees amounts to 'religious discrimination', Court of Appeal told MailOnline13:49 20-Jan-26

Widening access to university with Destination Durham The Tab13:37 20-Jan-26

At 10 Downing Street, Prabowo meets PM Starmer for second time Antara News13:32 20-Jan-26

Attracting global talent a must as new Education Strategy taken forward Business LDN (Press Release)13:26 20-Jan-26

Major Welsh employer warns of cuts across the board over £25m 'funding shortfall' Wales Online13:14 20-Jan-26

Minister Givan Confirms Dedicated New Body For Controlled Schools 4ni.co.uk13:02 20-Jan-26

Scottish STEM charity marks record year Midlothian View12:57 20-Jan-26

UK announces £40 billion major education expansion abroad; India among five focus countries AniNews.in12:53 20-Jan-26

CCTV could be made compulsory in children's nurseries after paedophile who worked at Bright… MailOnline12:05 20-Jan-26

UK aid for education The House of Commons Library blog11:57 20-Jan-26

Plans submitted to rebuild Shepherds Bush school and 300 homes Housing Today11:51 20-Jan-26

UK mulls following Australian child social media ban Mobile World Live11:46 20-Jan-26

Bishop's plea for domestic abuse law change after Holly Newton murder The Northern Echo11:46 20-Jan-26

Massive rise in ‘Gypsy or Traveller’ university students largely driven by Roma – The Travellers Times can reveal Travellers Times11:46 20-Jan-26

Holly Newton murder raised in Parliament as domestic abuse law change discussed ITV11:44 20-Jan-26

Opinion: Why can’t Ofsted learn from its mistakes? UNISON (Press Release)11:27 20-Jan-26

York St John becomes the first university in the UK to use revolutionary maternity simulator that actually gives birth York St John University10:59 20-Jan-26

School attendance in the Borders among the best in Scotland Border Telegraph10:56 20-Jan-26

Meet the teacher working to improve schooling for young refugees The Northern Echo10:55 20-Jan-26

Paedophile headteacher Neil Foden still enjoying 'generous' pension North Wales Live10:39 20-Jan-26

Westminster helps close NHS England tissue and blood genomics skills gap with bespoke training aiding cancer diagnosis University of Westminster10:34 20-Jan-26

Gloucestershire village set to appear on BBC series after special discovery Gloucester Live10:31 20-Jan-26

Rally against ‘loss’ of parental rights in education Midlothian View10:24 20-Jan-26

FG Opens Applications For 2026 Ptdf Overseas Scholarships To UK, Germany, France, Malaysia Independent Nigeria10:09 20-Jan-26

NAHT welcomes new guide on school complaints National Association of Head Teachers (Press Release)10:03 20-Jan-26

Nurses and shop workers promised new homes with £600 a month cheaper rent i News10:02 20-Jan-26

Victims 'furious' paedophile headteacher still enjoying 'generous' pension Wales Online09:36 20-Jan-26

Leeds Beckett University partners with Bradford business to drive research-led innovation in the UK steel industry Leeds Beckett University09:34 20-Jan-26

UK Government considers social media ban for under-16s STV09:28 20-Jan-26

Why I’m standing for a fairer, greener way of life for all - Lorna Slater Edinburgh Evening News09:26 20-Jan-26

The Government must transform education Labour Hub09:24 20-Jan-26

NAHT responds to government announcement of consultation on social media ban for children National Association of Head Teachers (Press Release)09:22 20-Jan-26

New funding to catalyse devolved cultural policy making Northumbria University08:55 20-Jan-26

Alison Watson honoured for innovation in education University of East London08:43 20-Jan-26

Labour market analysis, 20 January 2026 Learning and Work Institute08:06 20-Jan-26

Only three in ten Scottish children enjoy reading in spare time The Scotsman06:53 20-Jan-26

'No child should feel isolated for faith': Advocacy body after 8-year-old Hindu boy forced to leave London school for… The Week (India)06:43 20-Jan-26

DMU named one of the UK's top 10 sustainable universities. De Montfort University06:32 20-Jan-26

‘Public trusts university-based scientists more than others’ Research Professional News06:15 20-Jan-26

UK government shelves international student target Research Professional News06:15 20-Jan-26

Deeside hairdressing lecturer named national awards finalist Wales 24705:59 20-Jan-26

Avid readers push school to regional win Diss Express05:04 20-Jan-26

In Conversation with singer, songwriter, composer and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson London Metropolitan University04:40 20-Jan-26

UK School Engagement Officer at The University of Buckingham Awarded Commendation of Contribution University of Buckingham01:08 20-Jan-26

Ministers urge colleges to expand overseas FE Week00:56 20-Jan-26

UK social media ban: Government considering Australian style measures to stop 'infinite… Daily Record00:42 20-Jan-26

Realpolitik: 10 points to note about today’s new International Education Strategy HEPI00:18 20-Jan-26

A new international education strategy Wonkhe00:16 20-Jan-26

Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive GOV.UK (Press Release)00:09 20-Jan-26

Education key to divide on immigration and politics, research suggests Evening Standard00:05 20-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

UK contemplates ban on children's social media use The North West Star23:29 19-Jan-26

Girl, 12, 'scared to get bus home from school' after what driver said to her The Mirror22:57 19-Jan-26

UK Government to hold consultation on under-16s social media ban Nation.Cymru22:42 19-Jan-26

Children in UK face social media ban, addictive app restrictions and tough Ofsted phone checks The Mirror22:41 19-Jan-26

Ministers to launch consultation on banning under-16s from social media Sky News22:41 19-Jan-26

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s BBC22:37 19-Jan-26

Government to hold consultation on Australian-style under-16s social media ban The Independent22:31 19-Jan-26

Justin Bieber makes huge music comeback as he lines up major performance The Mirror21:44 19-Jan-26

Dad urges PM to 'act now' or risk nursery deaths BBC20:56 19-Jan-26

Sussex ‘school’ under scrutiny over children posing with guns Metro.co.uk20:20 19-Jan-26

CCTV proposal for nurseries after abuse case BBC19:46 19-Jan-26

Bauer announce partnership with Resuscitation Council UK Professional Publishers Association19:00 19-Jan-26

How to involve men and boys in tackling misogyny? Start by treating them not just as perpetrators The Conversation (UK)17:56 19-Jan-26

Developmental language disorder can have life-long effects – and it’s easily missed in multilingual children The Conversation (UK)17:53 19-Jan-26

Less than quarter of new teachers in Scotland find permanent post Morning Star17:34 19-Jan-26

Scotland's future sports stars told specialist school will shut in 2029 Daily Record17:08 19-Jan-26

Bank of England expert to deliver exclusive lecture at Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University17:06 19-Jan-26

SCAS urges local schools to register defibrillators on The Circuit South Central Ambulance Service (Press Releases)16:57 19-Jan-26

RCPCH update on screen time and online harms Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (Press Release)16:56 19-Jan-26

Could Mama Anne, the robot that gives birth, revolutionise midwifery training in the UK? Askamum16:37 19-Jan-26

Love Island's Dr Alex George shares warning over 'detrimental' January health kicks The Mirror16:37 19-Jan-26

UK’s smallest and mightiest firms offered fresh support to scale Bristol Live16:14 19-Jan-26

Outrage after far‑right group urges parents to boycott school mosque visit Swansea Bay News15:35 19-Jan-26

Universal Music Group launches ‘Sound Generation’ education pilot in the UK Music Business Worldwide15:05 19-Jan-26

PM should support amendment to ban social media for under-16s – teaching union Nation.Cymru15:04 19-Jan-26

My complete guide for January arrivals at Portsmouth: essential winter start tips — from settling in to spring… University of Portsmouth14:49 19-Jan-26

91% of University of Bradford graduates in work or study University of Bradford14:29 19-Jan-26

Why the home secretary can’t fire a police chief who has done wrong – it’s key to the integrity of British policing University of Portsmouth14:28 19-Jan-26

Parents in one part of Wales asked not to give their kids smartphones until they turn 14 Wales Online14:07 19-Jan-26

Sharp decline in Holocaust Memorial Day participation among schools after Hamas attacks Jewish News13:49 19-Jan-26

Sir Keir Starmer joins McLaren Racing team for special edition apprenticeships podcast Prolific North13:35 19-Jan-26

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Latest news on UK Education, providing comprehensive coverage of schools, universities, exams, education policy, and Bridget Phillipson as Education Secretary since July 2024.

The UK education system, renowned for its high standards and diverse offerings, serves over 10 million students across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. With institutions ranging from world-class universities like Oxford and Cambridge to innovative academies and free schools, the sector plays a crucial role in shaping the nation's future workforce and society.

Recent developments in UK education include ongoing efforts to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on learning, with a focus on catch-up programmes and mental health support for students. The government has also been implementing reforms to the national curriculum, vocational education, and higher education funding. Debates continue around issues such as school academisation, teacher recruitment and retention, and the role of technology in education.

Communities across the UK are actively engaged in educational initiatives, from local reading programmes to STEM outreach projects. Schools and universities are increasingly emphasising global awareness and sustainability in their curricula, preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The annual exam season, including GCSEs and A-levels, remains a focal point of national attention, with results day sparking discussions about educational standards and university admissions.

The UK's education system has evolved significantly since the Education Act 1944, which established the principle of free secondary education for all. Subsequent reforms, such as the introduction of the National Curriculum in 1988 and the expansion of higher education in the 1990s, have shaped the current landscape. Today, the system faces the challenge of adapting to rapid technological change and preparing students for an increasingly globalised world.

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