Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
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University of Sussex wins landmark free speech case against universities regulator
University of Sussex wins landmark free speech case against universities regulator
She added: “It is a devastating indictment of the impartiality and competence of the OfS, implicating its operations, leadership, governance, and strategy. It raises important and urgent questions for the government as it plans to grant ever more powers to the regulator.”
University of Sussex wins landmark free speech case against universities regulator
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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
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Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without “urgent action”.
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
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Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
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Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
The report said a protocol should be developed with costed plans for protecting students and staff, by offering options such as merging with another institution, restructuring or an orderly exit, where the university effectively closes but with arrangements in place for students, staff and courses.
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How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
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Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
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Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.
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Experts fear hair strand tests are being misinterpreted in Family Court cases
Experts fear hair strand tests are being misinterpreted in Family Court cases
For many years, reporting a case like Emily’s was almost impossible, because of privacy rules governing Family Court proceedings. However, the Family Court has recently opened up its workings to journalists, and the BBC has been able to obtain a High Court order to tell her story.
Experts fear hair strand tests are being misinterpreted in Family Court cases
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