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The great local government shake-upThe Explainer Last week, plans to overhaul England’s system of county councils and local authorities were abruptly paused. What’s going on?
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Life at Eton – what can Prince George expectIn the Spotlight Royal will have ‘uncle’ and ‘timelord’ to guide him through first weeks at historic boarding school
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The best of the best senior schools of 2026In Depth With a huge number of entries this year, The Week’s Independent Schools Guide presents the best of the best
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Forward thinking: how schools are staying ahead of the AI curveIn Depth Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. Amanda Constance investigates how schools are ensuring pupils have the knowledge and skills to thrive in an AI-driven future
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Autumn/Winter 2026In Depth Future forecast: what next for young people?
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New York City bans AI for students through 8th gradeSpeed Read All high schoolers will still be taught about AI literacy
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is it so hard to find somewhere to give birth?Podcast Plus, is the pioneer of the Arab Spring preparing for another revolution? And should we welcome a new round of reading rows?
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Jason Arday: the bitter plagiarism row at CambridgeIn the Spotlight Youngest black professor in Cambridge’s history has resigned amid scrutiny of his academic record and personal achievements
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England’s education reforms: global success story?Talking Point Since Michael Gove’s ‘deeply unpopular’ curriculum overhaul, pupils have climbed global rankings while other developed nations’ scores declined
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Burnham’s schools overhaul: a Neet solution?Talking Point PM unveils national version of Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, with focus on technical education and loyal employment, but concerns about its fairness abound
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What's causing the white working-class ‘disadvantage gap’?Today’s Big Question A new inquiry has highlighted that the demographic has been let down by the system, with educators calling for ‘radical change’ and investment
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How heatwaves will see children miss out on schoolIn the Spotlight Modelling finds 12 days learning a year could be lost due to extreme temperatures
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China’s assault on the Tibetan languageUnder the Radar Tighter policies in schools reflect the ‘narrowed’ tolerance towards Tibet from the Chinese state
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Will stodgy school dinners become a thing of the past?Talking Point Schools will no longer be allowed to offer unhealthy grab-and-go options like sausage rolls and pizza every day
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