Family & Education

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Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

Family & Education

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More children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years

More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity.

Family & Education

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Family & Education

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms

The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

Family & Education

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'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

Family & Education

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Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims

Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with.

North Yorkshire

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A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students say paper was 'unfair'

More than 20,000 people sign a petition calling for a review of a paper they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.

Family & Education

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Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union

The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller.

Family & Education

Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone

Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

Features & Analysis

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More than one in five pupils in England getting special educational needs support

More than one in five pupils in England - around 1.8 million children - get extra support in school.

Sir Keir Starmer is stood in front of a blue background and a microphone is visible in front of him. He is wearing a dark coloured suit jacket, white shirt, a patterned tie and glasses.

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.

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'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

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Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

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How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend

Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?