electric vehicle at a chargepoint

There are now 1,407 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints outside schools and colleges across the UK, thanks to £3 million from the government’s Workplace Charing Scheme (WCS).

Isle of Skye

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, a college in the south of the Isle of Skye, is to be a Gaelic hub in the new Centre for Teaching Excellence, which will work collaboratively with hosts, the University of Glasgow.

School desk on top of calculator.

The IFS's report on school spending in the Scottish Budget 2025-26, found that by 2040, the number of pupils in Scotland is estimated to be 90,000 fewer.

Graduate cap and Scottish flag.

The Scottish government has introduced the Tertiary Education and Training Bill into parliament to be scrutinised over this year.

Children sit an exam in an exam hall.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) will fine exam board Pearson £250,000 for breaking rules designed to protect students and exam integrity.

Dinner lady serves food to young schoolchildren.

Following agreements reached between the Scottish government and the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the Scottish Green Party, Scotland have been able to table amendments to the 2025-26 Budget Bill.

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Scotland has announced a £1.6 million fund for people with learning disabilities to allow them to reach their full potential.

University student in front of Scottish flag.

Scotland is going to change its funding system which covers universities, colleges, and apprenticeships, as well as students support.

Piggy bank on top of school books.

Data by the School Cuts coalition shows that 76 per cent of primary schools and 94 per cent of secondary schools will not be able to afford their costs next year due to teacher pay rises

Cardiff university.

The Welsh government has invested over £20 million towards helping universities cut down on their emissions.

Picture of wooden people next to tick box.

The National Education Union (NEU), at a meeting held this week, has agreed to go ahead with a preliminary online ballot of teacher members in England.

Young boy paying with trucks.

£2 billion extra investment is set to be given to early years providers next year, as part of the rollout of 30 hours of government-funded early education starting from next September.

Young Enterprise has commissioned a poll, conducted by Teacher Tap, revealing that nine in 10 UK teachers believe financial education should be taught in more than just maths lessons.

The Chancellor has announced the Budget for the next year.

Trusts said financial sustainability has overtaken improving the quality of education as top strategic priority.

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