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Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts

Overhaul of special education in England could unravel, thinktank finds, because of ‘use it before you lose it’ dynamic

The Guardian - UK · 8h ago

The school day around the training day: how young athletes keep education on track

A practical look at education for young athletes, from DfE accreditation and live teaching to flexible timetables, qualifications and exams.

inkl · Oct 2

Education Secretary insists new vocational GCSEs are not ‘dumbing down’ system

Subjects offered to 14-year-olds could include business management and finance, child development, and building and construction.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

AI poses ‘biggest challenge’ to young people’s mental health, expert warns

Sir Anthony Seldon feels the potential benefits of AI have been ‘squandered’

The Independent UK · Sep 21

London schools crisis: Ministers told to fix 'traumatic' closures for pupils

London Councils call for fresh powers to handle closures after around 90 schools shut or merge across London in past five years

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Ice cream and deep-fried food banned from UK school dinners in healthy overhaul

The new measures, including mandatory high-fibre options like lentils, aim to tackle childhood obesity

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Schools in England face checks to root out unhealthy lunches

Ministers draw up inspection regime to enforce rules limiting sugar, fat and salt

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

‘Internal exclusion’ of England secondary school students almost triples in three years

Exclusive: New data shows poorer pupils and those with Send are disproportionately affected by the measure

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Autistic boy who took replica knife to school has exclusion quashed by high court

Mother of 10-year-old says she hopes case will help others, as judge says exclusion should be ‘a tool of last resort’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Experts explain how UK schools must adapt to heatwaves

Summer 2026 saw unprecedented heatwaves hit the UK, setting it up to be the hottest on record. Ahead of the new academic year, experts share what needs to change

The Independent UK · Aug 31