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Leighton-Linslade parents design 'responsible smart phone' for children

Samuel Jones won a gold medal for refrigeration and air conditioning skills

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A car blocking Neil's drive. Image: Neil Cairns.

'We're fed up of school run parents blocking drives'

Students in front of a thriving Tiny Forest at the student programme celebration event hosted by Cranfield University

Green flags for 37 eco-friendly Central Beds schools

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

More than six in 10 admitted they’re “appalled” fast food giants are advertising around schools

Two thirds of parents think junk food advertising should be banned

Persistent disruptive behaviour was the leading reason given for exclusion in Bedfordshire in 2023/24

New Bedfordshire research raises questions over exclusions

Gilbert Inglefield Academy enjoyed putting their rugby skills to the test, in an unforgettable day of rugby at the Allianz Stadium.

Gilbert Inglefield Academy put their rugby skills to the test

Education officers are focusing on raising standards after a 'depressing' picture was presented on schools' performance across Central Bedfordshire

‘Depressing' picture presented on schools' performance across Central Beds

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OPINION: How AI could affect life and work in Leighton Buzzard
You can feel the mood around town has changed.
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The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

The report paints a concerning picture of a nation at a crossroads.

Ad Feature 24% of 10 year olds could be clinically obese by 2035, report warns

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Branching out - free trees on offer for local schools and community groups

More children are set to benefit from free breakfast clubs in schools

More schools to benefit from free breakfast clubs amid cost of living crisis

A therapy session at Burlington House

The 'neurodiverse' school combining in-house therapy and life skills

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

The BRIT School has turned out a whole generation of big names in the creative and performing arts

Inside the UK school where former pupils have sold 280 million albums

Tech and science GCSES and children's access to extracurriculars are two of the things set to change

5 big changes coming to what your child learns about at school

Pupils at Lumiar can spend time inside a school yurt

Inside a UK school where pupils 'lead the way' in the classroom

Wolverley CE Secondary School keeps about 30 different species in its dedicated animal centre

Inside one of Britain’s most unique schools - with its own meerkats

Lea Manor school in Luton will have uniforms donated by easyJet.

easyJet is turning thousands of old crew outfits into school uniforms

Over half of teens say they read less for fun since starting secondary school, while a quarter only ever read because they have to

Exclusive Secondary pupils are reading less for fun - and 'need more support'

These Bedfordshire schools were among the county's highest performers this year

Bedfordshire's 17 top state secondary schools for 2025 named

These schools all have admissions policies recorded as 'non-selective', but still boast excellent academic performances

England's 13 top comprehensive state schools for 2025

The October half-term holiday begins soon, across most local authority areas in England

When half-term starts and ends - and other term dates you need to know

Young people in the Vision Van. Picture: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue

Virtual reality spreads road safety message to young people

Unlike Progress 8 scores, Attainment 8 scores are solely based on performance

Why 2025's secondary school performance rankings have changed
League tables of top-performing secondary schools will look a little different this year 🏆
Amber Allott

These elite grammar schools all rank amongst England's best in 2025

England's 21 top-performing secondary schools in 2025 GCSE season

The survey reveals that girls with two or more characteristics of inequality are significantly more likely to not be active every day

Ad Feature Girls twice as likely not to take part in sport as boys, data shows

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend

These photos show some of the ways in which school in the 60s and 70s was very different from today

15 ways school today is very different to the 60s and 70s

Carnival 2026

2026 Carnival planning underway

The Education Committee recommends the Government sets a national standard for the support children with SEND can expect in school

What the Government needs to do to fix the SEND system - new report

Schools needed exceptional GCSE results to make the top of the Telegraph's latest league table

The 15 best secondary schools in England, named by new Telegraph guide

You can usually apply for your child's primary school place online, but you may want to attend open days or consider local options first

How to apply for your child's primary school place for next year

Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

Much higher proportions of pupils met Government standards in some parts of the country than others

The council areas where the most children met school skills targets

You can apply for a secondary school place via your local council website, and often find out about open days too

How to apply for your child's secondary school place or find open days

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ofsted will go ahead with plans to publish new school 'report cards' based on inspection outcomes

What Ofsted's new 'report cards' look like - and when you can see them

Eight in 10 teachers reported separations having a negative impact on both their pupils' attendance and performance

'Messy separations' are affecting children and schools, teachers say

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

This bargain Chromebook has a 40% saving right now

HP Chromebook N100 slashed to £149.99 in back-to-school deal

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK
A British children’s book that blends science and fantasy has climbed to #1 on Amazon in both the US and UK — being hailed as a bold new kind of children’s fiction.
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Bags that are too heavy can cause long-term musculoskeletal issues, a chiropractor has warned

Why parents need to weigh their children's bags before starting school

From the catch-all term that addressed rock fans to the retort those people would receive: were you called or part of one of these subcultures in school during the '90s?

Goffik, Trendy, Raver: the musical subcultures 90s kids will remember

File photo of students carrying bags and books

Record level of severely absent pupils in Central Bedfordshire schools

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Cheapest school uniform deals for 2025

Ultimately, parents will need to decide whether their child is mature enough to handle walking to school alone

How to tell if your child is ready to walk to school alone this year

Parents' top school uniform confessions include colouring in their children's scuffed school shoes with markers and blow-drying damp uniforms minutes before the school run.

Parents use markers and blow-dryers to keep uniforms looking fresh

The top grade gap between state and private schools has narrowed this year

How state and private school students compared for A Level top grades

VAT may still apply to many fees paid in advance, even before July 29 last year

Private school parents 'paid millions to dodge fee hike'

31 fun-filled summer activities for children - for every day in August

31 fun-filled summer activities for every day in August

These Bedfordshire secondary schools have excelled in recent years

Bedfordshire's 17 ‘super’ secondary schools - ahead of new school year

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