Education

First Class 2025 - Can you spot your little one in last year's reception gallery?

Look back: 160 heartwarming photos of last year’s reception starters

Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDRS

Council agrees to pay £1,200 to child left without education

Pictured: James Stefanaras

South Downs College student named AoC Apprentice of the Year finalist

The Portsmouth City of Culture bid leaves Portsmouth on a rib en route to London

Four universities back Portsmouth's UK City of Culture 2029 bid

Portsmouth drops nine places in university guide

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth to deliver new probation course

Founder Darshana Qureshi launched a Teacher Wellbeing platform at The Alverbank Hotel in Gosport on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Teacher who left profession launches app to reduce burnout

3D Views of the first primary school for Welborne Garden Village. Image: Hampshire County Council

Plan is approved for new primary school

Guests gather at the opening of the new Next Gen gym at Harbour School

New school gym offers young people a space to feel safe and supported

New Gen Yoto Player

The new Yoto Player has already made my son’s Christmas list

Caroline Hart, founder of Sweet Caroline's Bakehouse in Portchester.

This Portchester baker is giving away free cakes to schoolteachers

Portsmouth High School reunion 2026

Emotional reunions at school as pupils from 70 years ago back in class

Whiteley Secondary School progress in Dapperling Road, Whiteley, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (150926-7544)

Name of new multi-million pound secondary school revealed

University of Portsmouth has made it into the Guardian's University Guide.

University of Portsmouth ranked among UK's top 40 in latest guide

3D Views of the first primary school for Welborne Garden Village. Image: Hampshire County Council

Plans for Welborne's first primary school set to be approved

Crookhorn College

Schools’ ageing buildings get £9.8m revamp
Three schools are to be given cash for major revamps
Natalia Forero

'Lets get reading': Infant school celebrates new library

£7.5m SEND centre project set to begin work this year

Ad Feature ‘Exceptional’ exams results for PGS pupils

Ad Feature Two colleges: Endless possibilities – but which will suit you best?

The former Peel Common infant school which will be transformed into a much needed SEND School to open in 2027. Please Credit - Paul Jacobs

Major investment in special needs support to unlock new school places

Schools

Huge step taken towards creation of 80 new special needs places

Douglas Elvy outside Portsmouth Magistrates Court, Hampshire, where he admitting charges of harassment and assault by beating, Elvy was handed an 18-month community order. An assistant headteacher who slapped and kicked his wife and threw a porcelain toilet brush holder at her has escaped a teaching ban because it happened in his private life. Douglas Elvy hurled a porcelain toilet brush holder at his wife Louise during a Boxing Day row, having already slapped her twice in her face. Elvy, based at Priory School Southsea in Portsmouth, Hants, then proceeded to bombard her with messages when she moved out of their house with their two children. Experienced Elvy was convicted of harassment and assault by beating at a magistrates court over the violent offences. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS. Please byline: Solent News © Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800

Portsmouth ex-assistant headteacher avoids ban after beating his wife

Concerns have been raised that a vital apprenticeship scheme which helps train sailors in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will be scrapped. Pictured: RFA Lyme Bay at HMNB Gibraltar on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

'Disturbing and dangerous': Navy support apprenticeships face axe

The Little Acorns volunteer team

'A real family atmosphere' - Outdoor learning hub celebrates 10 years

Donna Jones

Hampshire police apprenticeship leaders told to improve

Donna Jones

Hampshire police apprenticeship leaders told to improve
Inspectors have picked holes in police training in Hampshire
Maya George

Luminous Oak Academy, Boorley Green

State-of-the-art special school opens in response to growing demand

Stock image.

Students face changes as schools implement new phone ban

Ad Feature Something for everyone this Autumn at the University of Portsmouth

Bedales School in Petersfield.

Music teacher banned for life after 'sexual relations with children'

Little Acorns, in Wickham, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Little Acorns celebrates milestone after transforming former paddock

Headteacher of Portsmouth Grammar School David Wickes has resigned for ‘personal reasons’.

Portsmouth Grammar School headteacher resigns for 'personal reasons'

GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College.

Pictured: Jamie Gauntlet and Oliver Smith

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Live GCSE results: Anticipation as nervous students collect their results

GCSE Results Day: King's Academy Brune Park

Pictured: Headteacher of King’s Academy Brune Park, Kerry Payne, with Gethin Jones, Oscar Munns and Shay Faver (left to right).

Picture: Sarah Standing

84 pictures of jubilant students celebrating GCSE results day

GCSE results at King's Academy Bay House School in Gosport.

Picture: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com

Hampshire schools joyous over latest exam results

GCSE results day at Havant Academy.

Pictured: Students on results day

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Continued improvement at school visible with latest GCSE results

Cllr Paul Carter and Cllr Clare Bond at the former Peel Common infant school which will be transformed into a much needed SEND School to open in 2027.

Please Credit - Paul Jacobs

Long-awaited plans lodged for new 70-place SEND school

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

City of Portsmouth College A-level results.

Pictured: Harris Haque (18) got 2 A*s and A

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Straight A student eagerly awaits Cambridge reconsideration decision

Joshua Pereira, 17, Daniel Ashanti, 18, and
Matthew Hordell, 18, celebrate their A-level results at Oaklands Catholic Sixth Form College in Waterlooville.

A-levels: 'Record breaking' year for Oaklands Catholic Sixth Form

Portsmouth High School - A level results.

Pictured: Katie (17) got A*, B, B after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis which is a long-term inflammatory bowel disease.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Girl diagnosed with bowel disease before exams triumphs in A-levels

Tia Reynolds, Zoe Singfield and Rue Ockerby at the King's Academy Bay House School in Gosport

King's Academy Bay House students receive their A-level grades

Megan Payne got a B in politics and an A* in sociology.

'Autism is not a limitation' - HSDC student celebrates A-level results

Students celebrate collecting their A-level results at HSDC on Thursday, August 13

HSDC students pick up their A-level results - in pictures

City of Portsmouth College A-level results.

Pictured: Deputy principal, Emily Pountney and local MPs celebrating with students.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

City schools rejoice at outcome of A-levels

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

Southsea Infant School

Infant school receives outcome of Ofsted inspection

Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth, has received the outcome of its Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted finds 'true inclusion' at secondary school

These special glasses help you enjoy the eclipse safely

Solar eclipse glasses now from £17.74 on Amazon

Ad Feature University of Chichester 2026: How to apply through clearing

Growing smarter: Isle of Wight Tomatoes tackle waste with data innovation

Ad Feature Isle of Wight Tomatoes tackle waste with data innovation

Havant and South Downs College has received £900k to transform its construction workshops.

Large £900k grant secured to transform HSDC workshops

Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school at Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way in Gosport.

Two children reportedly suffer broken bones in one month at nursery

The biennial European International Submarine Races (eISR) have returned to the QinetiQ Ocean Basin in Gosport. Pictured: Inside QineticQ Ocean Basin where competitors are preparing their submarines.

Watch competitors race 'streamlined underwater bicycles'