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Education
<p>Schools face a growing gap between the funding for infant free school meals and the costs of food, ministers were warned</p>
<p>Pupils at Barham Primary School </p>
London

School where pupils speak 31 languages up for World’s Best prize

Barham primary school was in the top 10 for ‘community collaboration’ in recognition of the work it does to foster strong relationships with parents

Education

Sister of tragic head vows to keep fighting Ofsted’s one-word rulings

Ofsted has announced a series of reforms in the wake of a headteacher’s death

Let Girls Learn

An all-female farm in remote Zambia nurtures future climate leaders

Women and girls have a critical role to play in the fight against climate change. We meet Naomi, a young farmer in northern Zambia who is leading the way

London

London’s excellent schools are at risk due to pupil exodus, MPs warn

Teachers and pupils will suffer if London schools continue to close down

London

London school closes after IT system hacked in ‘devastating’ attack

School in Waltham Forest has been closed since half term after it was targeted in a ‘critical incident’

Education

We need action to halt London exodus of young families, says MP

Labour MP Florence Eshalomi’s warning comes after the Evening Standard revealed that 50,000 children left London state schools last year

Education

London schools face crisis as pupil numbers plummet

50,000 quit London’s education system last year as schools face closure over loss of funding

Education

Pupils lose 300,000 hours in London’s ‘most strike-hit schools’

Parents call for end to ‘disproportionate’ string of strikes by teachers over plans to turn schools in Lewisham into academy trust

Education

Pandemic-hit students in £500m court fight

More than 100,000 students bringing a compensation case saying their education was wrecked by Covid measures

London

Free school meal plan for London ‘could leave schools worse off’

Schools will be hit by an ‘inevitable shortfall’ in funding, it has been claimed

Health

Schools to warn pupils that vaping is ‘addictive and dangerous’

The government is seeking to educate teenagers about the health impact of nicotine and vaping

Education

GCSEs 2023 start and end dates: Exam timetable for key subjects

While various subjects have their examinations at different times, they will all take place within the same period

UK

Children with mental health problems ‘need support not punishment’

Some schools are refusing to authorise absence for mental health problems, MPs hear

UK

When do A-levels start in 2023 and when is results day?

A-level exams are due to begin shortly - with results expected in August

Education

Teacher morale has plummeted past pre-Covid levels, finds poll

The morale of teachers has dropped dramatically since before the pandemic, new data reveals

Let Girls Learn

The ballet school giving girls hope in a tough Nairobi neighbourhood

Project Elimu in Kenya is a dance school like no other - giving young women a sanctuary from the dangers of the streets and the chance to transform their futures

Education

Strikes hit pupils again and no end in sight

Heat on ministers as thousands of pupils miss school, while new train walkout threatens to cause FA Cup final chaos

Education

Schools face disruption as teachers across England stage fresh strikes

Secondary schools are expected to prioritise Year 11 and Year 13 students during the strikes, ahead of exams.
Education

Teachers on the picket lines as pay dispute continues

Tens of thousands of members of the National Education Union walked out.
Education

Education body urges a restart to teacher pay talks

No further talks are planned amid caution over a continued stalemate

Education

London free schools meals scheme ‘could pave way to national roll-out’

The wider benefits of universal free school meals in London’s primary schools will be assessed