Every remarkable journey begins long before success becomes visible. For Fredrik Johansson, his story started in a modest hometown surrounded by people who taught him the value of hard work, honesty, and discipline. Raised in a family that believed more in actions than words, Fredrik grew up watching everyday heroes parents who worked tirelessly, mentors […]
For a long time, Oxford and Cambridge seemed like the only UK universities that mattered. They were always at the top, the standard for being the best. But things are different now. In the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Oxford and Cambridge aren’t even in the top three. Durham University got third […]
Could some UK universities lose the right to charge full tuition? Let’s look at what this could mean for students and the future of higher education in the UK. Getting a degree from a UK university has long been seen as a way to get better jobs. Families are often happy when their kids go […]
Schools across the UK are back, but they’re short on teachers, which isn’t great. Another school year begins. Kids are excited (and maybe a bit scared). However, schools have a big worry: not enough teachers. First Days Feel Different Classrooms are buzzing with kids. However, school leaders are stressed. Some schools don’t have enough staff, […]
The UK government has kicked off the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) to be upfront about how other countries get involved in the UK. From here on out, universities, researchers, and students should be aware of when FIRS matters, why it’s a big deal, and how it all plays out. What’s FIRS All About?FIRS is […]
The UK’s education sector is at a turning point in 2025, with major policy shifts shaping the future for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. From GCSE resit reforms to digital skills investment, here’s a closer look at the most important developments transforming UK education. GCSE Resits Under Review: Toward a Fairer System This year’s GCSE […]
An increasing proportion of children aged between 10 and 14 years old are suspected of committing violent crime in London, in comparison to other young people, a report has found. According to Met Police figures, 7,512 children aged between 10 and 14 were suspected of violent crime, including knife offences, in 2023, a rise of […]
Three High Court judges have dismissed a legal challenge over the government’s policy of adding VAT to private school fees. Lawyers representing families and private schools at the judicial review hearings had argued that the policy was discriminatory and in breach of human rights law. Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, which […]
A joke about punctuation has been chosen as the funniest in a competition run by the Beano comic. Year 5 pupils at Riverley primary school in Leyton, east London, won the accolade with their joke: What do you call the fanciest punctuation? An a-posh-trophe. Their class teacher, Maisha Mahfuza, was named Britain’s funniest teacher. The winners […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is as inevitable as life and is now directly affecting their children, particularly in an educational environment. The integration of AI into learning means that now is the time to prepare their children to navigate the use of AI safely. The benefits of using AI to teach Since the launch of the […]
