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Education Matters

  • New UK Digital Strategy for Education
    New UK Digital Strategy for Education 22.04.25

    The UK government has unveiled a new digital strategy aimed at modernising education through the effective use of technology, with a focus on supporting teachers, improving learning outcomes, and ensuring equal opportunities for all students.          …

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  • Action Against Budget Cuts
    Action Against Budget Cuts 10.04.25

    Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted for strike action over plans to cut £140 million from the university’s budget — the largest proposed cuts in Scottish higher education history. The Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) argues the…

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  • Decline in Overseas Student Applications Amid UK Visa Restrictions
    Decline in Overseas Student Applications Amid UK Visa Restrictions 31.03.25

    The University of Lincoln and other UK institutions are urging the government to reconsider new visa restrictions that prevent some international students from bringing their families. These rules, introduced in early 2024 to curb immigration, have contributed to a 51%…

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  • APPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA, DYSPRAXIA AND SPLD
    APPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA, DYSPRAXIA AND SPLD 17.03.25

    Top apps for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Specific Learning Difficulties, making learning fun and engaging: -Phonics & Rhyme: St. Ives (interactive rhyme-based learning) and Teach Your Monster to Read (phonics-based reading for beginners). -Reading: Smarty Ears Apps (speech &…

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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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  • Dual Language Immersion Programmes
    Dual Language Immersion Programmes 26.02.25

    The U.S. Department of Education, under former Secretary Miguel Cardona, developed four playbooks to guide educators in establishing and sustaining dual-language immersion programmes. These programmes, typically spanning kindergarten through 5th grade, integrate academic content with bilingual instruction, commonly in English…

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  • Wales’ Oldest University Campus Closes
    Wales’ Oldest University Campus Closes 25.02.25

    The University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD) has announced the end of university education at its Lampeter campus, Wales’ oldest, with humanities courses relocating to Carmarthen. Founded in 1822, the Lampeter campus has hosted higher education for over 200…

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  • The Future of Online Learning: Trends and Innovations in 2025
    The Future of Online Learning: Trends and Innovations in 2025 17.02.25

    Online learning in 2025 is being shaped by AI, immersive technologies, and hybrid learning models, creating a more personalized, engaging, and effective educational experience. Personalised Learning with AI AI-driven platforms tailor lessons to individual students based on their pace and…

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  • A World of Adventure
    A World of Adventure 04.02.25

    In their final year of Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, the Preparatory School for Stonyhurst College, polite and confident young teenagers are ready to make the smooth transition to senior education.   At Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall (SMH) Prep School children enjoy…

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