Education News
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University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:01 GMT
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
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Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:26 GMT
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
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Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:33:19 GMT
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
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'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:01 GMT
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
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New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:06:13 GMT
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
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