Pupils back to school in holidays to deal with fallout from cyber attack
The Education Authority says as of Tuesday morning about 80% of post-primary schools are back online. Source link
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Welsh Ambulance Service recruitment freeze means students consider moving abroad
“Canada isn’t a feasible option, for some people it would be a great opportunity, but a lot of are mature students, some have mortgages, children, other careers they have put on hold, they can’t just pick up their lives and move half way across the world,” she said. Source link
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation. Source link
Former pupil restrained at school has damages cut
The former pupil was awarded £18,900 in 2024 but that was reduced after an appeal by the school. Source link
'Our teachers use AI to mark mock exams'
Headteacher Julia Polley says students get quicker and more detailed feedback, without teacher bias. Source link
Special needs teacher 'threw stones at pupils'
Thomas Hayward and Alison Simmons worked at the Build-a-Future Independent School in Boston. Source link
Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row
The UK’s largest education union says librarians have reported “internal and external censorship”. Source link
Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test
The government says assessments are “vital tools” for identifying areas where pupils need extra support. Source link
Students 'go on strike' over teacher shortages
Officials say specialist teachers from Guernsey may be sent to help pupils prepare for their exams. Source link
University job cuts warning ahead of strike ballot
The University and College Union says the cuts would weaken the university’s appeal to students. Source link