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Smartphone ban for under-16s should be considered, MPs suggest

A report by MPs on the Education Committee said stronger measures were needed to protect children’s mental and physical health.

Evening Standard · May 25, 2024

Teachers in England stretched by pupils’ mental and family problems, MPs say

Education select committee concerned that excessive workload is driving teachers out of profession

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Money matters: why museums could help Britain’s poor financial literacy

Shelving of plans to revamp Bank of England Museum puts spotlight on uphill task of expanding financial education

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024

Jeremy Hunt’s childcare budget boost ‘will not work’ without further reform, MPs warn

Parliament’s education committee calls on ministers to address ‘structural problems’ in early years system, including ‘unprecedented staff turnover’

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Government has more work to do to ensure families secure quality childcare – MPs

Plans to expand the number of subsidised childcare places for working parents in England ‘should not come at the expense of quality’, report says.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Fresh Tory infighting sparked by right-wing group’s radical immigration plan: ‘The last thing we need’

Moderates accuse right-wingers of ‘trashing the Conservative brand’ and making life even easier for Labour

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Today's rugby news as Wales players have days to convince Gatland and Cardiff-Ospreys talks emerge

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Jun 24, 2023

MPs launch inquiry into school inspections by Ofsted following criticism

The watchdog has faced pressure to reform after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life when her school was downgraded to the lowest rating.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Pause post-16 education shake-up or risk worsening skills shortages, warn MPs

Rushing the withdrawal of funding for applied general qualifications could narrow student choice, the Education Committee said.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

Some secondary schools are not informing parents as soon as a child questions their gender, a report by Policy Exchange suggests.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023