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  • Government Questioned Over Higher Education Crisis
    Government Questioned Over Higher Education Crisis 13.05.25

    On 7 May 2025, the Education Committee published a letter to the Education Secretary urging clarity on what the government is doing to address the growing crisis in higher education. This follows an April evidence session with key sector figures,…

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  • Labour’s Curriculum and Assessment Review Could Worsen MFL Uptake
    Labour’s Curriculum and Assessment Review Could Worsen MFL Uptake 05.05.25

    Labour’s interim curriculum and assessment review suggests cutting the number of GCSE exams to reduce student stress and reconsidering the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), potentially phasing it out. While this may offer students more flexibility and access to creative and vocational…

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  • UK Scientist to Study Moon Samples
    UK Scientist to Study Moon Samples 05.05.25

    Prof Mahesh Anand of the Open University has become the first UK scientist selected to study Moon samples from China’s 2020 Chang’e-5 mission. He is one of only seven researchers worldwide chosen to receive the material, which was collected from…

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  • National Primary School Offer Day
    National Primary School Offer Day 22.04.25

    Demand for homes near top state primary schools is rising sharply, especially amid changes to VAT on private school fees. If you are thinking of moving for strategic reasons bear this in mind: Key Highlights: Average selling time for homes…

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  • AI Challenges in Education
    AI Challenges in Education 10.04.25

    As AI tools become increasingly adopted in Australian schools following the release of the 2023 Framework for Generative AI in Schools, they bring both significant educational benefits and complex challenges. Key Challenges: Digital literacy gaps: Many students lack the skills…

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  • USAID’s Impact on International Schools
    USAID’s Impact on International Schools 31.03.25

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a stop-work order that halts funding, significantly affecting international schools reliant on USAID-employed families and partnerships. Schools are facing challenges such as declining enrolment, staffing shortages, disruptions in service-learning programs,…

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  • Secondary School Places Announced
    Secondary School Places Announced 17.03.25

    Around 83% of Year 6 students in England received their first-choice secondary school, leaving 17% considering appeals. However, only 20% of secondary school appeals succeed. Appeals are possible if a school’s admission policy was applied incorrectly or if the child…

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  • Brighton College Wins Two National Awards
    Brighton College Wins Two National Awards 27.02.25

    Brighton College has won two national awards in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025: Boarding School of the Year and School of the Year for A-levels. It was also ranked the best independent secondary school in the South East…

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  • VAT Crisis – Parents Look to International Schools in Spain
    VAT Crisis – Parents Look to International Schools in Spain 27.02.25

    Labour’s introduction of a 20% VAT on UK private school fees is pushing more British parents to consider international schools, particularly in Spain’s Costa del Sol. Marbella, with its established expat community and prestigious schools, is a key destination. These…

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