education
Social media impact is ‘largest challenge’ within girls’ schools, teachers say
A report by the Girls’ Schools Association has examined the benefits and challenges of girls-only education.
Families may miss out on girls-only education due to VAT on private school fees
Donna Stevens, chief executive of the Girls’ Schools Association, has called Labour’s private school policy a ‘step backwards for equality’.
HSBC UK staff working with Scouts to help youngsters learn money skills
More than 200 trained HSBC UK employee volunteers are helping Beaver and Cub Scouts build financial literacy skills.
New law needed to stop citizenship education being ‘weakly’ taught, peers told
Independent crossbench peer Lord Harries of Pentregarth has tabled the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill.
Tennis ace Jamie Murray to receive honorary degree from University of Stirling
He joins his mother Judy and brother Andy, who received their honorary degrees from the university in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Three-quarters of higher education providers ‘could be in deficit by 2025-26’
The Office for Students said up to 72% of providers could fall below the line by 2025-26 based on current trends.
Parents insist daughters will not return to Belfast school over ‘safety’ concerns as ‘hate crime’ police investigation continues
Calls made for parents not to share speculation online about playground incident that has sparked flurry of social media posts
Jo Johnson criticises past governments for legacy of poor university finances
The former universities minister says it was an ‘abdication of responsibility by recent governments’ to not take action sooner over fees.
Teacher unions to ballot members for industrial action over pay
They say management has been failure to make a satisfactory pay offer for 2024/5.
Murphy assured ‘established processes’ followed in Farry University appointment
Stephen Farry quit as Alliance deputy leader after failing to retain his North Down parliamentary seat at the general election.