19 May 2026 By Lynn Ang and Antonia Simon Coram Pacey’s Childminding Week provided an important opportunity to celebrate the contribution of childminders to children, families and communities across the UK, but also to…

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The Guardian Education·curriculum

There is no state more impotent than being a parent of a teenager doing A-levels | Zoe Williams

Holding a flashcard for chemistry or further maths fills me with a unique kind of horror. Does anyone really understand this? There’s a chart doing the rounds on social media, ranking philosophers by how punk they are.…

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SRHE Blog·higher-ed

Revealing university identity: a methodological reflection

by Michelangela Verardi The blog is based on the outputs from my DBA in Higher Education Management (University of Bath) thesis entitled: ‘University identity: Statutes and Architectures” Understanding what a university…

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FFT Education Datalab·policy

When is it too late? What exclusions tell us about classroom disruption

This project has been funded by the Nuffield Foundation, but the views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily the Foundation. Visit nuffieldfoundation.org Managing behaviour in schools is difficult. On…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Continuity and change: what Scotland’s elections means for universities

This blog was kindly authored by Lesley Jackson , Deputy Director, Universities Scotland. Last week’s Scottish election result managed to deliver both remarkable continuity and noteworthy change. Having secured 58 of…

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DWP

Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by the Department for Work and Pensions.

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The Guardian Education·higher-ed

Third of university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest, poll finds

Tracker of attitudes towards artificial intelligence also finds almost half of the public would prefer to avoid it One in three university students think AI will wipe out jobs so rapidly it will trigger civil unrest,…

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)·policy

Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin on the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 18 May 2026 President, Honourable Members, Let me start by sincerely congratulating Ms Yon-Courtin as well as the shadow rapporteurs for their excellent work on this import...

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Australia freezes new overseas student provider registrations

Australia has frozen new applications from private colleges and training organisations seeking to offer courses to international students, as the Albanese government ramps up efforts to tighten integrity across the…

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The PIE News·policy

More than just a study destination – Malaysia is a second home

Why international students choose Malaysia, and why they stay Picture this. A student landing at an airport for the first time in a country they have never visited. The flight was long. The terminal is loud and…

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NI Department of Education·policy

NICIE - Partnership Agreement

NICIE - Partnership Agreement Date published: 18 May 2026 catherwoodd Mon, 18/05/2026 - 14:21 NICIE - Partnership Agreement File NICIE Partnership Agreement v 1.8 - Final Version.pdf Adobe PDF (875.94 KB)

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LSE Business Review·edtech

Digital platforms are taking part in a battle between diffusion and differentiation

To compete, digital platforms face a dilemma. Should they prioritise rapid growth or build unique features that competitors can’t easily copy? Marvin Hanisch and Curtis Goldsby outline the strategies in the battle…

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Teacher Tapp Blog·wellbeing

KS2 Sats special, plus screen time and inappropriate comments

Hey there Tappers It’s the final run-up to the half-term, but things are still super busy: SATs are over, but preparation for the writing moderation has begun, and GCSEs, A-levels and other external exams continue. The…

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DWP

Official Statistics: Pre-release access to DWP statistics

Job titles of people with pre-release access to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics and the organisations they belong to.

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Department for Education

Apply for a national professional qualification (NPQ)

Steps to start an NPQ or the early headship coaching offer.

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DBT

Guidance: Business Support Service: privacy notice

How the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will use your personal data when you contact the Business Support Service, and what your rights are.

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The PIE News·policy

Nick Clegg urges Europe to “get its act together” on AI

Sir Nick said he had become “somewhat radicalised” by his experience in Silicon Valley, which had convinced him of the need for Europe to “get its act together” on AI. Sir Nick, formerly the leader of the Liberal…

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DWP·research

Research: Upcoming DWP research publications

This document provides details of upcoming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) research publications.

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Department for Education

Complete the Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claim

How Department for Education (DfE) funded 16 to 19 providers can make a funding claim for these schemes

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Universities are still asking students to prove they have a body. It’s time to stop.

This blog was kindly authored by Ella Cockman, Final-year BASc Student at The London Interdisciplinary School. A second-year student gets her period mid-exam. She sits through the entire paper in pain. No bag. No…

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Teacher of Art and Design

Education news for this role

Childminding Week: recognising a vital but under-pressure part of the early years system

There is no state more impotent than being a parent of a teenager doing A-levels | Zoe Williams

Revealing university identity: a methodological reflection

When is it too late? What exclusions tell us about classroom disruption

Continuity and change: what Scotland’s elections means for universities

Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Third of university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest, poll finds

Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin on the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive

Australia freezes new overseas student provider registrations

More than just a study destination – Malaysia is a second home

NICIE - Partnership Agreement

Digital platforms are taking part in a battle between diffusion and differentiation

KS2 Sats special, plus screen time and inappropriate comments

Official Statistics: Pre-release access to DWP statistics

Apply for a national professional qualification (NPQ)

Guidance: Business Support Service: privacy notice

Nick Clegg urges Europe to “get its act together” on AI

Research: Upcoming DWP research publications

Complete the Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claim

Universities are still asking students to prove they have a body. It’s time to stop.

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