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‘Sugar tax’ will be used to fund £415 million investment in ‘healthier lifestyles’
In an attempt to combat childhood obesity, the government has implemented a tax on sugary drinks, the proceeds of which will go towards promoting physical and mental wellbeing for should age children.
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Fee of £14,000 for ‘fast-track’ two-year degree
The government has announced plans for possible ‘fast-track’ degrees to reduce student debt from living costs.
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Almost double the proportion of independent school students get extra time in exams
Research has showed that students in independent schools are almost twice as likely to get extra time in exams. Lack of resources in state-run schools and a lack of oversight from the exam regulator have been blamed for the significant gap.
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Secondary schools pilot the use of bodycams in classrooms
In a controversial attempt to improve behaviour and safety in classrooms, two secondary schools are trailing the use of police-style bodycams.
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Students and parents call for mandatory sex and relationship education
New evidence shows that parents and students alike are in support of mandatory sex and relationship education to tackle the dangers both on and offline.
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The UK crack down on fake university degrees
The government has cracked down on websites and businesses selling fake UK University degrees in a bid to uphold the reputation of UK institutions and their graduates.
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The government is given a last chance to defend it's term-time holiday ban
The government has been given one last chance to defend its unpopular ban on term-time holidays after the Isle of Wight local council is allowed to appeal the High Court decision stating that it is not always illegal to remove a child from school.
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IT teaching changes disadvantage girls and disadvantaged students
Computer science courses were removed from the national curriculum in 2012 in a bid to improve the teaching of IT, but recent data shows that it has further disadvantaged girls and students in poorer areas.
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Private schools to offer 10,000 free places a year
With speculation about new grammar school places and their effect on disadvantaged students, in a surprise move, independent schools suggest opening up free places.
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