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29 days ago
New figures from the Department for Education (DfE) show the number of these fines rose by 4 per cent in 2024-25 compared with the previous year.
88 days ago
1 in 4 pupils say they're not motivated in the classroom, DfE survey ⊖
A poll of 2,500 pupils found 30 per cent described themselves as not motivated - up from 25 per cent the year before and a low of 20 per cent in 2022.
3 months ago
Only 1 in 10 secondaries make pupils hand in phones for the school day - DfE survey ○
Polling of head teachers found only nine per cent require pupils to put phones into storage on entry, while only five per cent had banned them completely
DfE slated as 'tone deaf' for posting joke apology on social media boasting about Labour's achievements in schools ⊕
The message, posted last night, was headed 'apology statement' with the official Government logo, but then went on to list 'wins' by ministers.
Ed Sheeran takes partial credit for move to overhaul music teaching in England ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Singer says changes reflect points raised in open letter to PM organised by his foundation with over 600 signatures
Ed Sheeran has taken partial credit for the government’s move to overhaul the teachi…
Schools spend £540MILLION a year to help children who don't speak English as mother tongue - as figures show up to two-thirds of pupils in parts of the country have another first language ⊕
Department for Education (DfE) figures for the current school year show costs have risen by £125m in just five years - up from £415m in 2020.
4 months ago
Will my uni fees rise next year? What is a V-level? Your questions answered ○
The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.
Boris Johnson says DfE failed to plan for school closures during Covid crisis ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Former PM tells inquiry that children ‘were paying a huge, huge price to protect the rest of society’
Boris Johnson laid blame on the Department for Education (DfE) over its lack of preparation for sc…
Labour cracks down on toddlers eating birthday cake and advises schools and nurseries to consider fruit platters instead to 'promote healthy eating habits' ⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) recommends parents are discouraged from bringing in sweet treats to mark their child's big day. Pictured: File photo
6 months ago
White pupils are the least likely group to get into a top university - with just one in 10 expected to land a spot ○
Official data from the Department for Education (DfE) shows only 11.7 per cent of white pupils are attending the highest-ranking third of universities by age 19.