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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

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The new educators were welcomed at GEMS Awareness Day 2026

Ad Feature GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new teachers to its global network

The campaign is being backed by Lee Parkinson MBE, better known as Mr. P

Ad Feature Nearly one in three people admit they couldn't handle teaching

Join the MySpaceEd revision course that helps GCSE and A-level students beat national average grades.

Join revision course that helps students beat national average grades

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

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92% of teachers report that AI has improved lesson adaptability.

Ad Feature Innovation boosts learning and wellbeing with AI and social media

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

Overstone Combined School in Wing has been rated Good in three categories but Requires Improvement in two

Mixed bag for primary school in Wing after Ofsted inspection

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
One school leader said changes like these “leave me thinking I don’t want to be a head anymore” 🔎
Amber Allott

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

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PCC's Column: We must find the lost children before they are lost

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Council members meet with Mayor Councillor David Bligh and Councillor Nigel Carnell

School council embarks on memorable civic visit to Leighton Buzzard White House

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

New Government guidance has highlighted ways AI can help teachers in the classroom

The tasks your child's teacher may soon be able to automate using AI

File photo of students eating their lunch in the school canteen.

One in seven Central Bedfordshire pupils eligible for free school meals

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

There are a number of things we were all taught at school which it turns out were wrong

11 things you were probably taught at school which are wrong

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

Teens in relationships also reported high levels of violent or controlling behaviour

Call for action as 1 in 8 teachers report sex assaults between pupils

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

One in four teachers say they experience pupil violence at least once a term

Teachers declare ‘pupil behaviour emergency’ - here's how bad it is

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for
Teachers and parents can be the first line of defence for vulnerable young boys 🛡
Amber Allott

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

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Martin Lewis: 1000s more workers can now get Blue Light Card discounts

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

The Safer Internet Day 2025 Live Lesson is available on-demand on BBC Teach and BBC iPlayer

Online safety issues reach primary school children

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Three new teacher strike dates have been announced

New teacher strike dates for February 2025 announced

This is not the first time National Education Union members have gone of strike in recent years

Everything you need to know about upcoming sixth form college strikes

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

A study, of 5,000 adults, examined how everyday pain is poorly understood and mistreated, with 81 per cent of 18-24-year-old women feeling their pain is ignored or dismissed

Women have their pain dismissed more than men, according to research

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership manages 21 schools, and has handed out iPads to thousands of pupils and teachers

How iPads are transforming education in schools
Move over textbooks, iPads in classrooms might be the way of the future 📚
Amber Allott

Some 64% of children across the country agreed with the statement 'you enjoy school or college' (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The regions in England where children enjoy school the most and least

Teach First say better pay and more flexibility might be needed to recruit more Gen Z teachers (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Teaching charity's plan to attract Gen Z into classroom careers

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

Young Evie Smith meets her hero Melanie Martinez

Watch: Girl excluded from school over Cruella de Vil hair meets idol

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

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A level results day at Vandyke Upper School

Teachers have the right to peacefully protest, just like anyone else (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers' rights around protesting and political views explained

Teachers' unions have praised a proposed pay rise from the new government (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

What teachers say about government's new 'above inflation' pay offer

Persistent disruptive behaviour was a big cause of suspensions (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty/Canva)

Why record numbers of children are being suspended or expelled

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