BBC Education News - direct from bbc.co.uk

	BBC News
BBC News - Family & Education Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country. Published : Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:40:09 GMT Plans to cut uni jobs and courses lead to 'toxic culture' Professor and former education minister says plan to cut 400 jobs has created a "climate of fear". Published : Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:56:10 GMT Plan to make phone use safer for teens watered down The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government support. Published : Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:47:03 GMT More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth Published : Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:29:21 GMT Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales. Published : Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:15:51 GMT 'Real buzz' around World Book Day spuds Families are asked to decorate potatoes instead of little people this World Book Day. Published : Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:11:44 GMT Welsh teacher shortage limiting subjects on offer Wales' chief inspector of education says recruitment problems are affecting pupils' choices. Published : Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:51 GMT Is the UK becoming less attractive for students? The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is the appeal still there? Published : Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:55:49 GMT Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out? Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September this year. Published : Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:15:08 GMT First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class. Published : Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT How will new Ofsted school ratings work? The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections. Published : Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:51:00 GMT Why is VAT being added to private school fees? The government says the rule change will raise �460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25. Published : Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:51:06 GMT The free childcare now available to working parents Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months. Published : Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:04:53 GMT

Back