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11.08.25

Critics Slam Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework as Outdated and Risky

Plans by Ofsted to revamp its school inspection system have drawn sharp criticism from education professionals. Headteachers, union leaders, and even figures within the Department for Education argue that the proposed changes are unclear, overly simplistic, and out of step…
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04.08.25

UK International Student Target Review

The UK government is pausing plans to raise its international student recruitment target, despite growing calls from the higher education sector to aim for one million overseas enrolments. The current benchmark—600,000 international students by 2030—remains under review as part of…
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29.07.25

Language Education Today: Global Trends and Challenges in 2025

Language education continues to evolve worldwide, with schools and governments grappling with how best to equip students for a multilingual future amid technological change and shifting demographics. Across continents, there is a clear surge in demand for bilingual and multilingual…
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21.07.25

US Students Flee to UK Universities Amid Growing Academic Unrest at Home

More American students than ever are turning to the UK for higher education, with applications rising nearly 14% to a record 7,930 for the 2025–26 academic year – the highest number since 2006. The spike comes amid mounting frustration over…
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14.07.25

Cambridge Chancellor Election Marks Historic Shift with Online Voting and Term Limit

Cambridge University is undergoing a historic change in its governance with its first-ever contested chancellor election featuring online voting and a fixed 10-year term—ending the centuries-old tradition of lifelong appointments. Ten high-profile candidates are in the running for the ceremonial…
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07.07.25

Curriculum Reforms Highlight the Future of Language Education in the UK

The 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review has placed renewed emphasis on the value of language learning within a broad and inclusive educational framework. Recognising the importance of linguistic skills in today’s globalised world, the review proposes that all students should…
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11.08.25

Northern Universities Miss Out on £54M Global Talent Fund Allocation

The UK government is facing backlash after the latest round of Global Talent Fund awards excluded all universities north of Birmingham, sparking claims of regional bias and neglect. The £54 million fund, designed to attract world-class international researchers to UK…
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04.08.25

Arden University Secures Major AI Investment to Drive Global Expansion

Arden University, one of the UK’s largest for-profit higher education providers, has sold a 50% stake to Brightstar Capital Partners in a landmark deal led by former SoftBank executive Marcelo Claure. With approximately 40,000 students currently enrolled, the university is…
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28.07.25

UK Urged to Act as Gaza Students Face Visa Barriers to University Enrolment

Forty students from Gaza, who have been awarded full scholarships to study at universities across the UK, are facing an uncertain future as they remain unable to take up their places this September due to visa-related challenges. The UK Home…
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21.07.25

Parents Call for Shorter Summer Holidays

A growing number of parents are backing calls to cut the traditional six-week summer holiday down to four weeks, citing high childcare costs and lost learning time. A new Parentkind survey reveals that 53% of parents in England support a…
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14.07.25

Urgent Reforms Needed in SEND Education System

Education leaders and policy experts are calling for immediate and comprehensive reforms to the UK’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, warning that current structures are failing to meet the needs of children and families. According to campaigners, the…
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07.07.25

Home Schooling in the UK: An Overview

Home schooling, officially known as elective home education, is when parents choose to educate their children outside of traditional schools. It’s entirely legal in the UK and increasingly common, with over 86,000 children recorded as home educated in 2023. While…
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The Rise of Bite-Sized Learning: Short, Effective, and Engaging Education

11.08.25

Bite-sized learning—the delivery of educational content in short, focused micromodules—is rapidly gaining popularity, especially among the social media generation. This method breaks down complex topics into manageable segments, often just a few minutes long, making learning more flexible and accessible…

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A School’s Legacy: The Impact Of Hurtwood House Alumni 24.06.25
To judge the quality of a school, you only have to look at its alumni, and nowhere is this more applicable than at Hurtwood House
Gap Year Growth 24.06.25
Sometimes, starting university right after high school isn’t for you. Maybe you aren’t sure what to study, you want to travel and experience the world before getting back on the academic treadmill, or there are personal reasons why you just…

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Emma Watson’s Academic Path: Why This Global Star Chose University 24.06.25
As one of a few globally renowned actors who chose to go to university after finding fame, Emma Watson is an exception to the rule.
Jamie Oliver Calls for Change in Schools 24.06.25
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has revealed he was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 50, sparking a new chapter in his life dedicated to advocacy for children facing similar struggles. In his latest Channel 4 documentary, Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution,…

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