Education

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Around 345 metres of 2.4m high paladin fencing will be installed around the perimeter of Brompton Hall School in Scarborough

Council approves 2m fence around school to prevent ‘high flight risk’ of pupils

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Certain demographics, including girls, appear to be getting identified as having SEN at lower rates

Three groups of children whose SEN needs may be going unrecognised

The Safer Internet Day 2025 Live Lesson is available on-demand on BBC Teach and BBC iPlayer

Online safety issues reach primary school children

SALT presenting their £5,000 donation to Northstead School. L-R Sara Pickering, Shaun Hopper (Headteacher), Tracy Squire, and Representatives of SALT.

Teaching assistant raises over £20,000 for Sensory Nook at Northstead CP School ...

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - including February half-term

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

St Hedda's RC School youngsters with Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume in the Houses of Parliament.

London adventure a lesson in democracy for St Hedda's School pupils

North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards winners in 2024

Nominations wanted for the fourth annual North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

Join our journey of celebration as we bring back the highly acclaimed North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards in 2025!

Louise French

Oakridge School youngsters with Whisper, a specially trained therapy dog.

Whisper the dog a p-awesome addition at Hinderwell's Oakridge School

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North Yorkshire trusts receive approval to merge

Each of Yorkshire's council areas handed out varying amounts of fines to parents who took their child on holiday during the school term

The Yorkshire areas where parents got the most term-time holiday fines

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

Jamie Oliver has spoken out about the impact dyslexia had on his school experience

Jamie Oliver to front new documentary on dyslexia and UK school system

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

These schools were among North Yorkshire's highest performers of the last school year

The 12 top state secondary schools in North Yorkshire for 2025

A record number of notices for term-time holidays were issued in the last school year

The rules for taking children on holiday during term time explained

Interns classed as workers are entitled to be paid minimum wage

When you're entitled to minimum wage as a student or intern

Walking to school alone can be good for a child's sense of independence, but they need to learn to do it safely

10 top tips for children walking to school alone - and when they can

From theory to driving tests, it turns out there's an app for that

5 of the best apps for learning to drive, and getting your licence

Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology

Local schools invited to take part in Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technolo...

These toys were banned in many schools for a whole host of different reasons

11 toys commonly banned from schools in the 2000s

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

21 things parents can do at home to help children prepare for GCSEs

More than one in four parents in a recent study admitted bending the rules to get a place at a preferred school

School admission criteria explained, as parents admit 'breaking rules'

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

For those who have left it a little late, there’s still time ⌛

Amber Allott

How did the UK's top domestic universities fare against the world?

How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

These schools were among North Yorkshire's highest performers in the last academic year

North Yorkshire's 21 best-performing state primary schools for 2025

Storm Éowyn has made it unsafe to travel in some parts of the UK

The rules for keeping your child home during weather warnings

Weather warnings are in force in most parts of the UK

How to check if your child’s school is closed, as Storm Éowyn rages

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompted a fiery debate during PMQs this week

Three reasons Government's Schools Bill has been controversial

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Apple's 4 top apps for helping young children with reading and maths

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Ad Feature Cleaner to classroom: Mum transforms career through adult learning

These universities ranked among the UK's finest, in the country's 'definitive' university league table

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year

11 ways phone use impacts children, from school to mental health

GCSEs could see some changes over the coming years

Three ways GCSE exams could change in 2025 and beyond

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government will push ahead with the law, with some changes

Explainer How the Government's Free Speech Act for universities is set to change

Common red flags include passing up on spending face-to-face time with friends, or secretly staying up late on phones or computers

The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Three new teacher strike dates have been announced

New teacher strike dates for February 2025 announced

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

This course will get a whole new group of students industry-ready 📊

Amber Allott

Glaisdale School has been judged as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted – the highest grading possible.

Glaisdale School, near Whitby, delighted with outstanding Ofsted report

The Latin Excellence Programme was run in 40 state schools across England

Latin programme for state schools cut - what you need to know

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

The Government plans to stop funding hundreds of vocational qualifications this year - with many to be replaced by new 'T Levels'

Hundreds of Level 3 qualifications may be scrapped - full list

The core science GCSEs cover a wide array of physics, chemistry and biology concepts

Your complete guide to the core science GCSEs

English GCSE exams for some pupils may be available onscreen in the near future

English GCSEs may soon move onscreen - with more soon to follow

Mark Gibson and Julian Chalk

Underrepresented students from Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology to ben...

Duolingo and Babbel are some of Great Britain's most popular language learning apps

Apple's 5 top-rated apps for learning a new language in 2025

Schoolreaders is the largest in-school literacy charity in the UK

Volunteers needed to listen to children read in Bridlington and Scarborough scho...

Entrance to grounds of East Whitby Academy. picture: Google Maps

East Whitby Academy due to be closed again after power outage

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