Education
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What are V levels?The Explainer Government proposals aim to ‘streamline’ post-GCSE education options
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Was shutting schools during Covid a mistake?Today’s Big Question Former education secretary Gavin Williamson says the ‘consequences for children weren’t properly taken into account’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is homework pointless?Talking Point Kim Kardashian’s criticisms have got a big tick from some parents
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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England’s ‘dysfunctional’ children’s care systemIn the Spotlight A new report reveals that protection of youngsters in care in England is failing in a profit-chasing sector
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Super-universities: the answer to higher education’s financial woes?The Explainer Merger of Kent and Greenwich universities marks a ‘watershed moment for the English sector’
By The Week UK Published
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Autumn/Winter 2025In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best
By Amanda Constance Published
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Educating Yorkshire: a 'quietly groundbreaking' documentaryThe Week Recommends The 'uplifting' return to Thornhill Community Academy is a 'tonic' for tough times
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Is it time to scrap compulsory GCSE resits?Today's Big Question Only in one in five who retake English or maths achieve a pass, calling into question the effectiveness of 'annual torture'
By The Week UK Published
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Send reforms: government's battle over special educational needsThe Explainer Current system in 'crisis' but parents fear overhaul will leave many young people behind
By The Week UK Published
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Is this the worst summer ever to graduate?Talking Point AI, higher employment costs, improved workers' rights and older staff sticking around for longer mean entry-level jobs are drying up
By The Week UK Published
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Why the UK's universities are in financial crisisThe Explainer Spiralling costs and fewer international students is leaving universities in serious financial trouble
By The Week UK Last updated
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Where will international students go if not the US?Talking Points China, Canada and the UK are ready to educate the world
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Can Trump ban overseas students from US universities?Today's Big Question President's decision to revoke Harvard's access to database for admitting international students 'drastically escalates' the dispute
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Are we excluding too many children from school?Today's Big Question Research shows school exclusion increases violent behaviour – so should we stop it?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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