Summarize this content to 1000 words In 2020, there were more than 12,000 vocational qualifications at all levels, offered by more than 150 awarding bodies, according to Ofqual, which oversees qualifications in England.Plans by former Conservative governments to streamline post-16 education had meant many BTecs and other Level 3 courses were due to lose their funding, to make way for the new qualification, T-levels. However, MPs on the Education Select
Summarize this content to 1000 words BBCThe day before, official statistics had predicted that the number of children in English state nurseries and primary schools, which was already in decline, would fall by a further 4.5% over the next four years.Schools are given money per pupil, so for those like St Peter's Community Primary School - which is not the only one in Brighton threatened with closure - fewer pupils
Summarize this content to 1000 words BBCMany schools, such as Ninestiles in Birmingham, say compulsory PE kit creates unityWith schools in England breaking up for summer, many parents will soon be turning their thoughts towards getting their children's uniforms sorted for the new academic year.Current rules tell head teachers to keep items with school branding on to a minimum.But in the King’s Speech, the new government promised to limit the
Summarize this content to 1000 words BBCUniversities should put their own finances in order before looking for help from the taxpayer, the education secretary has told the BBC.Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme, Bridget Phillipson said there was an expectation universities should “manage their budgets”, as independent institutions.It follows a call from the Universities and College Union (UCU) for bailouts for those universities struggling financially.Ms Phillipson said Labour recognised universities
Summarize this content to 1000 words 21 hours agoBy Meleri Williams, BBC NewsBBCIsac, 13, cares for his mother, Genna, and his two sisters aged six and fourThe school holidays can be a very isolating time for children like Isac, who act as carers for family.The 13-year-old not only cares for his mother, after back surgery led to her having to use a wheelchair, but he cooks, cleans and looks after his two
Summarize this content to 1000 words 2 days agoBy Branwen Jeffreys, Education Editor, @branwenjeffreys • Nathan Standley, BBC NewsEPABridget Phillipson says parents should "honour our responsibilities" to keep children in schoolParents should not take their children on term-time holidays and have a responsibility to keep them in school, the new education secretary has told the BBC.In her first interview in the role with BBC News, Bridget Phillipson said there "will have to be consequences" for parents
Summarize this content to 1000 words 4 hours agoBy Vanessa Clarke, Education reporter, BBC NewsBBCFamilies paying for holiday clubs this summer now face a bill of £1,045 for six weeks' care for one child – a rise of 6%.A survey of councils across Great Britain, by charity Coram Family and Childcare, also suggests a shortage of places - particularly affecting children with special educational needs and disabilities.Providers say they are trying to
Summarize this content to 1000 words Ucas is changing personal statements, long the bane of teenagers' final year at school, for university admissions. Instead of a 4,000-character statement, from next year applicants will be asked to answer three questions on why they want to study their chosen course and how they are prepared for it.The body says the change will encourage applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to higher education.Last
Summarize this content to 1000 words 8 hours agoBy Kevin Peachey, @PeacheyK, Cost of living correspondentBBCA raft of bills have been announced in the King’s Speech. Here BBC correspondents analyse some of the 39 potential new laws Keir Starmer’s government wants to pass.Banning no-fault evictionsHousing is a priority area on which this government will be judged at the next election. A long-promised, but much-delayed, ban on no-fault evictions is included and now imminent.The
Summarize this content to 1000 words 21 hours agoBy Aimee Thomas, BBC NewsBetsan Gower GallagherBetsan Gower Gallagher's twins Brielle and Bowann require one-to-one careMany children with disabilities or additional learning needs are being denied the right to an education, a report has found.The Senedd's children, young people and education committee found the education system in Wales is not doing enough to support their needs.One parent told BBC News she has faced an
