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BBC News - Education and Family
News and features from BBC News - Education and Family
- Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".
- More children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a litera…
- 'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'
- Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims
Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with.
- A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students say paper was 'unfair'
More than 20,000 people sign a petition calling for a review of a paper they say was significantly m…
- Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union
The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupi…
- Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rate…
- Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "re…
- Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online
Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignment…
- Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.
BBC Newsround
Latest Newsround stories
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Nina has your Sunday Newsround. It's all about Scotland's first World Cup match, we also show you so…
- Watch Newsround
Nina has your Sunday Newsround. It's all about Scotland's first World Cup match, we also show you so…
- Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign…
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
Under-16s will be banned from major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram…
- Iran and USA both say they have reached a deal for peace
An agreement between the countries to end the conflict is due to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.