28 h. ago SNP branded 'snooty and elitist' over 20% colleges funding cut as John Swinney makes private school remark

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit out at the Government’s record

Economics

4 d. ago Downfall of 'Kardashian of Cheshire' who fleeced millionaire clients over Hermes handbags

Entitled Jack Watkin, 26, is the son of millionaire parents and was educated at a private school in Cheshire but now he will be swapping his plush surroundings for a jail cell at HMP Altcourse

Politics

4 d. ago War erupts at one of Australia's top private schools after girls refuse to use bathroom over transgender decision: 'We got a bit uncomfortable'

A war has erupted at a top Australian private school.

Events

7 d. ago Headteachers say new Ofsted inspections will be worse for wellbeing – poll

The Association of School and College Leader has warned the new system could deter people from becoming teachers and school leaders.

Politics

8 d. ago Government consulting on cutting Ofsted inspection subsidy for private schools

Fees for some private schools could increase by more than £1,000 a year over the next five years.

Politics

8 d. ago Low birthrates in England could lead to ‘closure of 800 primary schools by 2029’

Primary pupil numbers could fall by 4% over next five years leading to reduction of 162,000 pupils, study findsDeclining numbers of children across England could lead to the equivalent of 800 primary schools falling empty or being closed by the end of the decade, according to research by a thinktank.The national decline in pupils at state primary schools is mainly driven by low birthrates but is magnified in London by increasing numbers of people moving out of the capital or leaving the state system to move abroad or send their children to private schools, according to the Education Policy Institute. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Prince Harry won't send son Archie to Eton after his own 'hurtful' experiences there

The Duke of Sussex has spoken about his own struggles at the prestigious private school in the past

Politics

1 week ago Phillipson launches fresh attack on private schools: Education Secretary set to charge institutions three times more for Ofsted inspection in Labour's latest raid of independent sector

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will take an axe to the discount private institutions currently enjoy for visits by the schools watchdog.

Events

1 week ago Private schools face Ofsted inspection cost hike as Phillipson to axe subsidies

The Education Secretary’s allies said it is ‘unfair’ that taxpayers whose children go to state schools are bankrolling the costs of private schools.

Events

2 w. ago Preschool teacher fired after she was filmed tying up a toddler in classroom

A Virginia preschool teacher's assistant was fired after she was allegedly caught tying up a toddler in the classroom of a private school.

Events

2 w. ago The appalling, spoilt behaviour of private school children makes me so glad mine went to state school

I used to feel guilty that four of my five children aren't privately educated. I was myself, and I felt that in some way I had let them down.

Politics

2 w. ago Affirmative action opponent's next target: A private school with admissions preference for Hawaiians

A private school founded by a Hawaiian princess gives admissions preference to Native Hawaiian applicants

Events

3 w. ago Military airstrike on schools in western Myanmar kills at least 18 people, most of them students

An armed group and local media reports say Myanmar’s military has conducted an airstrike on two private schools in a village, killing at least 18 people, mostly students

Events

3 w. ago Man, 49, 'on a terror watchlist' is arrested outside a private school 'for carrying a knife'

The man, who is said to have shown an interest in extreme Islamist ideology, was seen carrying a knife near to Godstowe School, in High Wycombe at around 8.10am on Thursday.

Events

3 w. ago 'NHS could be critical for Labour to halt the march of Nigel Farage'

Private school educated Nigel Farage has said he is open to changing the NHS funding model for an insurance system where 'if you can afford it, you pay'

Politics

3 w. ago Novak Djokovic enrols children in Greek private school as he 'flees Serbia after being targeted by the government for backing student protests'

Novak Djokovic has reportedly moved his family towards a new life in Greece amid reports he has been targeted by the Serbian government for supporting student protests.

Events

3 w. ago Yungblud's being dubbed rock's 'new Ozzy Osbourne' but ex public schoolboy enjoyed middle class upbringing

The singer songwriter who caused a stir with his shirtless antics at the MTV VMAs this week says he's never hidden the fact he ejoyed a privileged upbringing in Doncaster.

Politics

3 w. ago Major update for parents from November as Ofsted issues new report cards

The changes come after a large overhaul of the way Ofsted inspects schools

Politics

3 w. ago The way Ofsted inspects schools is changing. This is what to expect

Ofsted says the new reports will provide parents with ‘more granularity and nuance about a provider’s performance’

Politics

3 w. ago Thousands of Ohio students left without a school bus ride as private school transport expands

A scramble is underway in Ohio over a staple of the back-to-school season: rides on the big yellow school bus

Politics