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'School talked only about care leavers going to prison'

Just 13% of care leavers go to university at 18, compared with 46% of the wider population. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/S9TGLfK

School meals: 'We can only afford one a week for our daughter'

Alishah doesn't qualify for free school meals, but her parents are among many struggling with lunch costs. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/7bZGxhn

World Cup 2022: 'Being a gay fan in Doha is so taboo we're invisible'

Phil on his experience as a football fan in a country where same sex relationships are criminalised. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/DNFyItY

Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes

Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/m8vSydf

University strikes: Students face disruption as walkout begins

Staff at 150 universities in the UK are walking out over pay, working conditions and pension cuts. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/2OP3cem

University strikes: Will my lectures be cancelled?

More than 70,000 university staff will take part in the strikes, a union says. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/zsa8BE6

Autumn Statement: Is money for schools, social care and NHS enough?

Our correspondents analyse what impact additional funding might have in three key areas. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/nHxuq0y

Teachers' strikes: What are they paid and will schools close?

Some teachers have already voted in favour of strike action over demands for higher pay. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/k6O5P3R

Bereaved parents' childcare petition to be debated by MPs

The family are calling on ministers not to increase the number of children nursery staff can look after. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/E7tiW1N

Parents likely to face rise in nursery costs

Spending on free childcare in England is set to fall by 8% in real-terms over the next two years. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/svnmwHC

Schools to cut staff in budget squeeze, union says

Funding is increasing - but costs such as pay and energy are rising fast. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/jmFIQYe

Child speech delays increase due to lockdowns

Pupils needing language support rises by 10% in post-pandemic school starters, BBC analysis finds. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/JhMq6Ng

Cardiff head teacher who faced racism fights for change

There are 1,245 head teachers in Wales but Reena Patel is one of only five from an ethnic minority. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/qoI9L86

Cost of living has made my university flat hostile

Welsh students say rising bills and inflation is leading to awkward conversations with housemates. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/wvmSicF

Afro hair: School bans probably illegal says watchdog

Equality and Human Rights Commission issues guidance to combat "potentially discriminatory policy". from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/7hsl3BL

Leaving home with an eating disorder 'exhausting and isolating'

Flora's condition, ARFID, means she avoids almost all food apart from plain pasta, butter and bread. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/UWF6r9E

The LA kids who started behind and then flew ahead

A new scheme in Los Angeles is proving effective in helping teenagers with poor English. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/8HjqGVo

Transfer test: New exam body reveals details of first papers

The common transfer test is the biggest change to the post-primary transfer system since 2008. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/qaVPyet

Black History Wales Youth Award winners announced

Young carers, performers and activists are amongst those recognised by the awards. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/CzvJKpf

Universities told to reach out to stop suicides

New guidance asks staff to share concerns with "trusted contacts", even without the student's consent. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/Yfqwl9P