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Borrowers who have recently graduated university have left with bigger loans, the new data shows

Average student loan debt shoots up - are extra repayments worth it?

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

The UK has been heating up this week

When it's too hot for school - and when children can be sent home

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

The Government plans to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism, media studies and publishing courses this year

Why the Government needs to 'save quality journalism education' Amber Allott

Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped

5 tips for moving forward if your GCSE or A Level exam goes wrong

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

The Acer Chromebook 314 offers a sleek design, smooth Chrome OS performance and USB-C versatility – now under £150

Acer Chromebook 314 hits lowest Amazon price at £149.99

Students working long hours on top of their studies risk burnout and anxiety, researchers say

Women working while they study 'harassed and underpaid'

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

AI in schools presents both risks and challenges, a Parliamentary report says

The impact of AI on children and schools - what the evidence says

Ad Feature Headteacher’s top questions to ask a school and open evenings in June

Ruth Sparkes (left) and Sunita Gordon launched SaferSpace to address the lack of secure, accessible reporting routes in education

The groundbreaking app that could give pupils power over safeguarding

Well-meaning phrases can sometimes do more harm than good when it comes to exam stress

5 things you should never say to your child during exam season

Only about one in 10 of the students surveyed felt ready for their exams

The top 20 excuses teens admit using to get out of studying for exams

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework
One in five pupils describe themselves as ‘regular users’ of AI tools 📱
Amber Allott

The Hungarian Horntail dragon made its way through London

Giant Harry Potter Dragon stuns Londoners as it roars through streets

From studying to the big day, exam season can be a tough time for young people

Five places parents and students can get support this exam season

British Scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin at the National Space Centre

UK children are picking AI and social media over traditional job roles

A reliable student-ready machine with plenty of storage and speed

Top 5 laptop deals in Amazon Tech Week – from £149

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

These apps can help prepare pupils ahead of the summer exam season

7 of the top education apps for last-minute GCSE and A Level revision

How students do in their A Level exams can have a big impact on their options after school

The A Level marking system explained, as 2025 exam season looms

A Level exams are just around the corner, before students face a months-long wait for their results

When 2025's A Level exam season starts, and when results day will be

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

Outwood Out There gives students the opportunity to give back to their communities

Outwood Family of Schools launches community action project

Gen Z students are ditching clubs for cooking as a way to socialise
Gen Z students are ditching the traditional university social hubs of pubs, bars, and clubs and using cooking as a way to get to know their peers.
Mark Worgan

Lockdowns may have long since passed, but their impact is still being felt in UK schools

5 ways children’s education is still being impacted by the pandemic

Laptop hunters can find great deals in the Amazon Spring sale event

Three brilliant laptop deals in Amazon’s Spring sale

School attendance can play a big part in a pupil's outcomes

1 in 5 pupils 'persistently' missing school - why it matters for GCSEs

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

These schools were among West Yorkshire's top A Level performers

The 16 best state sixth forms in West Yorkshire for A Levels

These universities, found across the UK, have some of the highest rates of satisfied students - especially when it came to teaching

The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

The summer exam season is coming up quick

Six expert tips for revising from home during the half-term holiday

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

Whether they hail from North, South, East or West, Yorkshire students will have their pick of excellent sixth forms

Yorkshire's 23 top state sixth form schools and colleges for A Levels

As part of Wakefield’s upcoming Rhubarb Festival, the Art & Design Department at Wakefield College has teamed up with the Community Foundation Wakefield District to create an upcycled rhubarb-themed fashion exhibition.

Wakefield College students create upcycled rhubarb exhibition

A new study has examined how school sport and physical activity can boost young people’s wellbeing

PE, school sport and physical activity can transform young lives - new research

These sixth forms were among England's top performing state schools for A Levels last year

The 21 top state sixth forms for A Levels in England named

Certain demographics, including girls, appear to be getting identified as having SEN at lower rates

Three groups of children whose SEN needs may be going unrecognised

Students with their mentors at the awards.

Schools raise cash for hospice in Dragon’s Den meets The Apprentice challenge

Interns classed as workers are entitled to be paid minimum wage

When you're entitled to minimum wage as a student or intern

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

How did the UK's top domestic universities fare against the world?

How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

These universities ranked among the UK's finest, in the country's 'definitive' university league table

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government will push ahead with the law, with some changes

Explainer How the Government's Free Speech Act for universities is set to change

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

The Government plans to stop funding hundreds of vocational qualifications this year - with many to be replaced by new 'T Levels'

Hundreds of Level 3 qualifications may be scrapped - full list

If you want equal consideration for university courses, you don't have long to apply

Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

A campaign, aiming to improve period dignity, was shared to students at Outwood Academy City Fields received.

Yorkshire Water campaign helps Wakefield school with period education

Yorkshire's top-performing secondary schools have been named by new GCSE figures

Yorkshire's 19 top state secondary schools named by new data

Wakefield College unveils new hospital simulation ward

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