These schools have received £792m but are less likely to be rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted, a watchdog warns.
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Student housing told to fix ‘awful’ problems
The universities minister holds a summit over failures in student accommodation.
Bristol University appoints History of Slavery professor
One of Olivette Otele’s first tasks is to look at Bristol’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Fake university website for College of Suffolk shut down
The website used Suffolk’s links to Ed Sheeran and Harry Potter in a bid to dupe people.
‘Take in your grandchildren or you won’t see them again’
A grandmother, 72, says social services gave her no option but to take in a relative’s six children.
Sperm donors should waive anonymity, fertility regulator says
A man who has fathered up to 110 children says it is impossible for sperm donors to be anonymous.
Narcissists ‘horrible people but happy’
They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.
Pupil background ‘should be part of league tables’
Ethnicity, free school meals and special needs should be factored in, Bristol University research says.
Highbury College ‘£150k expenses’ principal to retire
Stella Mbubaegbu, who described the claims as “exaggerated and unsubstantiated”, will retire in 2020.
Adoption breakdown: ‘No support’ for violent children
Three mothers talk about why they felt they had no choice but to give up their adopted children.
Northamptonshire Council ‘failed’ grandmother by demanding £11k
The woman’s MP said it painted “a picture of children’s services in absolute chaos”.
Adults ‘ignorant’ over children’s access to drugs
Carson Price, 13, is one of at least 12 under-16s who have died since 2017 after taking ecstasy.