46 h. ago Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report.

Politics

46 h. ago Cardiff University staff suspend first day of strike action over cuts and agree to talks

A walk out by Cardiff University staff has been put on hold for talks with bosses chaired by the Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (Acas)

Events

52 h. ago Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth skips Holyrood questions on school violence for party event

Jenny Gilruth was set to face questions last week after a girl ended up in hospital following an alleged knife attack at a school in Aberdeen.

Society

56 h. ago Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to halt proposed Ofsted reforms

The open letter, signed by a coalition of education professionals, has urged the Education Secretary to halt the rollout.

Politics

64 h. ago LAURA TROTT: Labour MUST issue guidance to keep our children safe

Ten months ago, the Education Secretary (pictured) had no issue with trans women using female toilets.

Politics

5 d. ago University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Politics

5 d. ago University of Dundee staff back strike action over threat to jobs

The institution is grappling with a £35 million deficit.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Around 350’ staff at Edinburgh University take voluntary redundancy

The institution is dealing with a £140 million budget deficit.

Culture

7 d. ago Trump administration to resume defaulted student loan collections

Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that the Department of Education will resume student loan collections from those in default from May 5, after being paused in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Politics

8 d. ago BBC Breakfast viewers sink claws into 'ridiculous and negative' Sally Nugent's treatment of guest

The TV host, 53, interviewed Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on Tuesday's instalment of the BBC programme.

Politics

1 week ago Huge schools change this week to save parents £450 is 'something the Tories would never do'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the Mirror the Tories' only idea is giving private schools their tax breaks back - on the eve of free breakfast clubs opening at schools across England

Economics

1 week ago Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears

Thousands of parents will be able to access half an hour of morning childcare on Tuesday.

Society

1 week ago Teaching union will make Labour pay ‘high political price’ without improved pay

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, warned that members ‘stand ready’ to take strike action.

Politics

2 w. ago New website to help parents teach basic skills amid concerns over children’s school readiness

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson told The Independent new School Readiness website will teach skills such as going to the toilet and putting on a coat

Society

2 w. ago Parents to get help teaching children basics to be ready for school with new website

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has spoken to The Independent about the new School Readiness website to teach basic skills like going to the toilet or putting on coats as parents learn which primary school their child will attend

Society

2 w. ago 'Incredible' Hibs rip up record books again as Dundee admit surprise over Easter Road events

Gray purrs over performance in big win

Politics

2 w. ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

Events

2 w. ago Listen to Trump's education secretary, 76, repeatedly make extraordinary 'boomer gaffe' while hailing new technology

McMahon, 76, repeatedly made the gaffe while speaking at the ASU+GSV education summit in San Diego earlier this week

Politics

2 w. ago Cardiff University staff threaten 'summer of chaos' in protest of 'cruel' cuts

Members of Cardiff University UCU have voted overwhelmingly to strike and a marking boycott

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh University staff receive 'accent bias' training over Scots discrimination

The training follows criticism last year, when the university issued guidance to students, advising them not to be "snobs".

Events