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Smartphone Trade For No Homework 16.01.25

Solihull School, an independent school in the UK, is offering pupils two weeks without homework if they reduce their screen time and read books instead. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on smartphones and foster a love of reading. Head…

SEN and Employment 06.01.25

Schools for children with special educational needs (SEN) are placing a strong emphasis on preparing students for further education and the workforce, aiming to ensure every child leaves with opportunities for employment and independence—both vital for self-esteem. Over the past…

Top Ten School Libraries 28.12.24

Here are our top ten school library recommendations – all of these libraries highlight the diverse ways in which schools can foster a love for reading, encourage academic exploration, and create inspiring environments for students. Happy Reading! Bedales School The…

Tuition Fees Set To Rise For First Time In Eight Years 28.11.24

Keir Starmer had promised to abolish tuition fees in 2020 when running for leader of the Labour Party — a pledge later abandoned, leaving many students feeling disillusioned.

Thailand welcomes Highgate’s first international school 14.11.24

Highgate school has partnered with Siam Motors Group to establish a new international school in Thailand, set to open its doors to students in August 2026. The school looks to host 1,400 students, aged 2-18, across day and boarding pupils….

Private Schools VAT Changes – What You Need To Know 14.11.24

The Government has said it wants to use the extra money from taxing independent schools – which is expected to be to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds – to bankroll improvements to state-funded schools. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…

An End To Gove’s Ban On Opening New Schools 14.11.24

Bridget Phillipson, UK education secretary, is looking at letting local councils open new schools for the first time in more than a decade, as she vowed to emulate the reforming “energy and purpose” of her Tory predecessor Michael Gove. Phillipson…

Sixth Form Strike Action 14.11.24

Sixth-form college students in England could face walkouts after members of a teaching union voted in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay and funding. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) who teach in 32 sixth form colleges have backed…

Brighton College UK Record Results 2024 22.10.24

Brighton College UK achieved record-breaking A-level results with 99.3% A*-B and was named Best Sixth Form by The Week.

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