Education
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Why have Ofsted scrapped one-word school ratings?
Today's Big Question Watchdog's controversial gradings to be replaced by new 'report cards'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Should GCSE resits be scrapped?
Today's Big Question With nearly 40% of students set to resit maths or English in November, experts are calling for a rethink of the policy
By Abby Wilson Published
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Why are so many colleges closing?
Today's Big Question 'Enrollment cliffs' and higher tuition both play a role
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Fill your kids with confidence with The Week Junior's back-to-school wellbeing guide
The Week Junior have partnered up with children's mental health charity Place2Be to help kids build resilience and manage their back-to-school nerves
By The Week Junior Published
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The rise of international franchises for British public schools
Under The Radar Schools are opening outposts across Asia but they have angered human rights activists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Are too many students going to university this year?
Today's Big Question Clearing is a 'buyer's market' for those who missed their grades or are looking to 'upgrade'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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VAT on private schools: a spiteful policy?
Talking Point Labour accused of 'politics of envy' but some see policy as a moderate 'compromise'
By The Week UK Published
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The top 20 universities in the UK
In Depth Cambridge and Oxford retain top spots but overall picture is one of decline as international students stay away
By The Week UK Last updated
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Why are professors trying to escape their jobs?
Under the Radar The Facebook group that offers a look inside the crisis in higher education
By David Faris Published
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Is sex education under threat?
Talking Point New sex education guidance a 'drastic over-reaction' say critics
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why can't Ofsted stop rise in 'illegal schools'?
Today's Big Question Worrying rise in alternative education providers where teachers require neither qualifications nor criminal record checks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How technology helps and harms endangered languages
Under the radar Languages are disappearing at fastest rate in history, accelerated by digital dominance of English
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The push for media literacy in education amid the rise of AI
In the Spotlight A pair of congresspeople have introduced an act to mandate media literacy in schools
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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