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

Conservative policies have trapped pupils in a zero-sum game. Ending unfair selection and rethinking exams could start to change this, says journalist Fiona Millar

From Earlswood to Walton-on-Thames, these commuter towns are among the best in Surrey — and proving popular with London leavers

The leader of an academy trust renowned for high suspension rates has been formally nominated by the education secretary

The ‘inclusion unit’ for problem pupils at Beacon High, one of eight funded by the Standard, has achieved incredible results. David Cohen says the DfE should be learning a lesson

Sir Martyn Oliver is the Department for Education’s preferred candidate to take over from Amanda Spielman.

Report criticises ‘range of shortcomings’ in qualifications intended to be equivalent to A-levels

The first T-level courses were launched by the Government in September 2020 as technical alternatives to A-levels.

As most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when children start prioritising their friends over their parents. While young children rely on their parents for social interactions and influences, there’s a notable switch during adolescence, where the influence from peers and friends becomes more important.