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An Observer investigation finds DfE tried to cancel conference with ‘unsuitable’ speakers – and experts who criticised state education policy had files kept on online posts

Hybrid working and high-speed broadband mean village life is an option for those with jobs in the capital, and there are plenty of areas with handy city links to choose from

Dreams are being scuppered by local authorities despite there being a childcare shortage

These shared-ownership options are in picturesque locations — all within easy reach of the city

Helping your child choose a new school is a daunting process. You have to take into account catchment areas, how your child will travel to school, and where their friends are going. You may be looking at Ofsted results, exam performance or even the universities that pupils from particular schools…

Research reveals where the growing army of renters with kids should be looking for property in the capital

Chief medical officer for England says being in lessons can help, amid concern over attendance post-Covid

In today’s newsletter: Unsafe buildings and a teacher exodus are only some of the challenges facing schools this year

New rural homes within reach of the city are increasingly popular, with a record number of first-time buyers going beyond the M25

Ofsted inspectors found rotting infrastructure and a poorly fitting clothing at some armed forces sites.

Five Herts towns proving a hit with families, outdoorsy types and London leavers