Education

Kent County Council has advised teachers and pupils on what to expect if Britain crashes out of the EU in March, which it expects will cause huge customs-related traffic jams - which are likely to negatively affect air quality. The advice includes "possible lockdowns", disrupted exams, and more "unaccompanied asylum seeking children" arriving in the area. Under a section headed "Potential challenges to schools and communities" schools are advised to "consider planning for possible lockdown if air quality deteriorates". The...

The rising political star, who currently studies at George Mitchell School in Leyton, will enter the sixth from to study A-Levels in four subjects; History, Geography, Politics and Drama and Theatre Studies.

Many young Brits feel they are being pushed down the route of going to university, according to research. A survey of 1,500 recent school leavers found two thirds were urged to go into higher education by teachers, while almost six out of ten said their parents wanted them to pick that option. For the most part however, teens said their parents were supportive of whichever path they decided to follow. But one in five did say their parents pushed 'too...

Garry Phillips passed away "tragically and unexpectedly" over the festive period

When you walk past a homeless person and their dog, do you question or judge their relationship? 86% of people think pets can be just as much a companion as another person, but over 60% judge those who struggle financially and also keep an animal. New documentary series ‘Home is where their dog is’ sets out to challenge that judgement. Mayhew have announced today (Tuesday 18 December) that they have partnered with internationally acclaimed production company Iconoclast, to challenge public...

A teacher has revealed children are sleeping in their uniforms because they don’t have pyjamas as a new survey uncovers 'distressing' levels of poverty in UK schools. The NEU study of 1,026 teachers in England found over half say they believe more children and young people are likely to go hungry over Christmas, while 40 per cent said their schools were having to provide extra items for pupils and their families because of increased poverty. Dr Mary Bousted, General Secretary of the NEU,...

Maheraj Ahmed, 15, will rub shoulders with the elite when he takes his place in the sleepy hallowed halls of Britain’s most famous school on a £76,000 scholarship.

Early puberty in children has been linked to behavioural problems, earlier sexual activity, elevated stress and increased risk of breast cancer in later life.

Joe Sneddon, 21, founded Access Oxbridge after becoming frustrated at the "huge advantage" middle class children have getting into Oxford and Cambridge.