Students blame the CBSE’s newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year’s Grade 12 exams. BBC News
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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand repayment terms
Ollie Gardner, founder at Rethink Repayment, which campaigns for student loan reform, added: “They are preventing many from reaching key life milestones such as buying a home, starting a family and saving for retirement, simply because they chose to pursue higher education.” BBC News
Read More »Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online
Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments. BBC News
Read More »Experts fear hair strand tests are being misinterpreted in Family Court cases
For many years, reporting a case like Emily’s was almost impossible, because of privacy rules governing Family Court proceedings. However, the Family Court has recently opened up its workings to journalists, and the BBC has been able to obtain a High Court order to tell her story. BBC News
Read More »UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers. BBC News
Read More »Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education. BBC News
Read More »Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour. BBC News
Read More »Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs
The report said a protocol should be developed with costed plans for protecting students and staff, by offering options such as merging with another institution, restructuring or an orderly exit, where the university effectively closes but with arrangements in place for students, staff and courses. BBC News
Read More »Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without “urgent action”. BBC News
Read More »Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC. BBC News
Read More »Revise, recall, then rest – your exam season survival guide
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season. BBC News
Read More »Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant. BBC News
Read More »University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university’s trans and non-binary inclusion policy. BBC News
Read More »'I can't stop using it' – under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media. BBC News
Read More »Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it. BBC News
Read More »New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Professor Malcolm Press, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, urged a cautious approach. He said “protecting free speech while preventing harassment, hate speech, and radicalisation are complex tasks involving finely balanced decisions”. BBC News
Read More »My weekly juggling act – being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own
Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent. BBC News
Read More »University staff strike over 'insulting' pay offer
University support staff have gone on strike in a dispute about pay. BBC News
Read More »Warning over grades for white working-class girls
Disadvantaged girls are overlooked in efforts to tackle underachievement, education leaders say. BBC News
Read More »School gets £4,500 for lockable mobile phone cases
The money will part-fund signal-blocking pouches for about 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. BBC News
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