Some schools are opening in the Christmas holidays to offer meals for pupils from poor families.
Tag: Education
School pays for private tuition to help with exams
A school in a deprived area “levels the playing field” by paying for private tutors.
Christmas nativity costume swap helps Torfaen families
One person who has used the online swap scheme says it “shows the spirit of Christmas”.
Target extra cash to schools in the red, says Reform
Ministers should target extra cash for schools to those “in most financial need”, a think tank says.
A school looking after children – and their families
One primary school in Birmingham reveals how it is trying to balance its books, give pastoral care and teach.
Universities warned of unfair recruitment tactics
The Office for Students says universities should not use a misleading “sales pitch” to recruit students.
Christmas: How does a school put on a panto with seven pupils?
It may be Wales’ smallest school, but it still plans a Christmas show to remember.
Poorer London pupils still win race to university
Deprived youngsters in London outstrip wealthier pupils outside the capital in university places.
Failing West Sussex children’s service ‘should be removed’
A government report found “prolonged failure” at West Sussex and increasing troubles at the council.
‘Conditional unconditional’ offers on the rise
One in four university applicants received a “conditional unconditional” offer this year – but fewer accept them.
Estranged students: ‘Homeless’ in the holidays
More than 8,000 university students in the UK have no relationship with their parents, research suggests.
Nigeria university lecturer sacked over sexual harassment
The University of Abuja acts after reviewing the report of a panel that investigated the matter.