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'Ridiculous' name change scrapped for historic Stroud school
Wednesday 17th June 2026Thousands of people signed a petition against the ideaRead full story...
Plans to transfer schools and college welcomed amid hopes for 'much-needed' revamp
Wednesday 17th June 2026'It's really good news to know actual plans are under way'Read full story...
Plan to change 139-year-old school's name dropped
Tuesday 16th June 2026More than 2,700 people sign a petition against the proposal to change the name of Marling School...
Motorbike school will 'push on' despite thefts
Monday 15th June 2026Chris Ganley's school for disabled riders loses bikes worth thousands of pounds in two break-ins...
Motorbike school will 'push on' despite robberies
Monday 15th June 2026Chris Ganley's school for disabled riders loses bikes worth thousands of pounds in two break-ins...
Man, 25, jailed for six years for burglary spree
Friday 12th June 2026Police say Jake Ahmed has shown no remorse for the burglaries at shops across Cheltenham...
Tributes to 'kindest boy' after sudden death
Thursday 11th June 2026Harrison Aylott is being remembered by his family, school, and former rugby club...
Tributes to Cotswolds schoolboy who has died
Thursday 11th June 2026The Cotswold School has confirmed the death of one of its pupilsRead full story...
Outpouring of heartfelt tributes after schoolboy's death
Thursday 11th June 2026The tragic news was confirmed by The Cotswolds SchoolRead full story...
Future of Forest of Dean high school uncertain as hundreds plead for better facilities
Thursday 11th June 2026Talks are underway over the future of Forest High School which could be transferred to another trustRead full story...
Woman rides school railbus again after 60 years
Tuesday 9th June 2026A Gloucestershire woman who used to ride the railbus to school has been able to revisit her journey...
Schools funding will make buildings safe and warm
Tuesday 9th June 2026Funding will help schools tackle urgent issues before they become bigger and more costly problems...
'Outpouring of love' for nurse killed in crash
Monday 8th June 2026Sarah Jayne Crook, 38, was killed when a van collided with her car on the A419 on Friday...
King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse
Sunday 7th June 2026Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday...
T20 Blast round-up: Glos claim narrow win over Worcs
Sunday 7th June 2026Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset...
New grammar school test 'won't stop tutoring gap'
Sunday 7th June 2026Parents in Gloucestershire react to the attempt to make grammar schools 'more accessible'...
Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?
Sunday 7th June 2026Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending...
King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse
Saturday 6th June 2026Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday...
King's nephew Peter Phillips weds NHS nurse
Saturday 6th June 2026Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday...
Royals to gather for wedding of King's nephew to NHS nurse
Friday 5th June 2026The wedding of Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling will take place in Kemble on Sunday...
School forced into lockdown as man wields knife
Friday 5th June 2026Police were told he was making threats towards another man on the street outside...
T20 Blast round-up: Gloucs beat Somerset & Roses win for Yorks
Friday 5th June 2026A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire Lightning...
Royals to gather for rural wedding of King's nephew
Friday 5th June 2026The wedding of Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling will take place in Kemble on Sunday...
Gloucestershire primary school closed after 'sudden death' of volunteer
Friday 5th June 2026The school trust has said it is "deeply saddened" after the deathRead full story...
Pupils hit by strikes 'should get exam allowances'
Friday 5th June 2026Youngsters sitting A-levels and GCSEs have missed out on face-to-face teaching, an MP says...
National news archive
Grade requirement for student loans would cut a financial lifeline for English universities
Wednesday 17th June 2026Institutions could lose out on at least £200m a year if 30,000 or so potential students without even one GCSE are excluded each yearIf universities thought a Labour government would quickly revive their financial stability, those days are over...
Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans
Wednesday 17th June 2026Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studyingUniversity students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education...
‘In the past, there was lots of swearing and saying you were crap’: my day at the all-new Italia Conti stage school
Wednesday 17th June 2026From Noël Coward to Martine McCutcheon, the famed institution has been hothousing talent for more than a century...
Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Monday 15th June 2026Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s...
University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal
Monday 15th June 2026Professor alleges Institute of Astronomy has a ‘bad history of misogyny’ and staff were mistreatedThe University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal...
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Monday 15th June 2026Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced...
Violent attacks on schools, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study
Monday 15th June 2026Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA saysAttacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research...
UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package
Saturday 13th June 2026Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16sThe government has announced a £132...
Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time
Saturday 13th June 2026Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time...
More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show
Thursday 11th June 2026Data shows sharp rise in number of children getting extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councilsMore than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a sharp increase in the numbers of children receiving extra support in school...
Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
Thursday 11th June 2026Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversitySchool pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
Thursday 11th June 2026One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three peopleTeenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced...
More than one in five pupils in England getting special educational needs support
Thursday 11th June 2026More than one in five pupils in England - around 1...
Children hit by parents more likely to bully others, research finds
Thursday 11th June 2026The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in schoolChildren smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned...
More children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
Wednesday 10th June 2026More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity...
Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
Wednesday 10th June 2026A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever"...
UK minister defends changes to student loans as criticism mounts
Wednesday 10th June 2026Lucy Rigby says heavily subsidised system gives the government the right to alter terms of existing agreementsMinisters have rejected accusations that recent changes to student loans are unfair, arguing that they are so heavily subsidised that the government has the right to alter their terms...
Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
Wednesday 10th June 2026More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity...
Aiden's story of life as a young carer | Is Mum OK? Documentary
Tuesday 9th June 2026Aiden is an unforgettable young caregiver in Walthamstow, east London, who has been looking after his mum for over half his life...
The Guardian view on the care system: support for teens must go beyond reunions with old friends | Editorial
Tuesday 9th June 2026A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome...
How do you give Britain's hidden army a break? | Is Mum OK? Documentary
Tuesday 9th June 2026There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class...
How do you give Britain’s hidden army of young carers a break? | Is Mum OK? Documentary
Tuesday 9th June 2026There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class...
Healthy cooperation: how northern universities are linking with NHS trusts to drive innovation
Tuesday 9th June 2026Backed by a mix of private and public finance, Huddersfield and Manchester are among many in the academic sector helping to create jobs and growthHuddersfield might appear an unlikely setting for a thriving health research complex...
'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
Monday 8th June 2026'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'Read full story...
Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children
Monday 8th June 2026The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban...
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