https://www.politicshome.com/education/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/it-demoralising-young-peoples-despair-aiFri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMinisters insist they are tackling youth unemployment, but is AI transforming the world of work too quickly for government to keep up? Zoe Crowther explores young people’s despair over AI and whether government is doing enough to helpZoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/it-demoralising-young-peoples-despair-aiCredit Matthew Titleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/one-million-young-people-neet-going-itThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Milburn Review has laid bare the causes of the NEET crisis, but turning diagnosis into action will require bold reforms that identify, support and create opportunities for young people facing the highest barriersImpetushttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/one-million-young-people-neet-going-it(Credit: Volunteer It Yourself)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ehrc-chair-maryann-stephenson-the-code-blocked-the-law-remains-lawWed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson became the new Equality and Human Rights Commission chair, she inherited one of Britain’s most bitter public debates. Speaking to Sienna Rodgers, she urges her critics to grasp that the regulator is simply applying the law...Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ehrc-chair-maryann-stephenson-the-code-blocked-the-law-remains-lawDr Mary-Ann Stephenson (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/education-for-allWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAfter her committee recently published a report on solving the SEND crisis, Helen Hayes, Chair of the Education Committee, examines the proposals put forward by the government in the King’s Speech on the Education for All BillHelen Hayes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/education-for-allCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/jacqui-smith-a-million-young-people-earning-learning-moral-outrageMon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSkills minister and Labour veteran Baroness Smith talks to Matilda Martin about her party’s leadership troubles then and now, plus what can be learned from the Milburn review of young people and workMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/jacqui-smith-a-million-young-people-earning-learning-moral-outragePhotography by Louise Haywood-Schieferhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/bans-alone-wont-tackle-online-harm-manchester-experts-tell-ministersWed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTNew University of Manchester report makes a series of recommendations to tackle online misogyny and misinformation and strengthen young people’s digital literacyPolicy@Manchesterhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/bans-alone-wont-tackle-online-harm-manchester-experts-tell-ministersCredit: Fly View Productionshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/persistently-disadvantaged-pupils-often-invisible-government-actWed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs a teacher, I saw first-hand how education can lift children out of incredibly difficult circumstances.Mark Sewards MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/persistently-disadvantaged-pupils-often-invisible-government-act(PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/drowning-preventable-public-health-issueTue, 16 Jun 2026 16:59:00 GMTWater safety is fragmented across multiple departments – we need a minister with responsibility for drowning preventionDarren Paffeyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/drowning-preventable-public-health-issueImage by: Jorens Seins / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-doesnt-need-fewer-graduates-needs-better-onesThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMTIt is time to consider what a graduate is actually for.Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost | UCLhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-doesnt-need-fewer-graduates-needs-better-ones(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/meet-royal-ballet-opera-apprentices-proving-timothe-chalamet-wrongFri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSix times a year, the Royal Ballet and Opera holds school matinees. Matilda Martin meets some of those who went from auditorium to working backstage as it tries to shake off its elitist reputationMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/meet-royal-ballet-opera-apprentices-proving-timothe-chalamet-wrong(Asya Verzhbinsky/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/help-young-people-access-music-want-uk-rock-casbahFri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTMusic has always been part of my life. From an early age, I can remember my big sister blaring out the Top 40 from her transistor radio.Neil Duncan-Jordan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/help-young-people-access-music-want-uk-rock-casbah(Andrew Fare/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/schoolbased-nurseries-programme-labours-early-years-legacy-real-problemsWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSomething significant is happening in childcare policy in England.Dr Rebecca Montacute and Erica Holt-Whitehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/schoolbased-nurseries-programme-labours-early-years-legacy-real-problems(The Photolibrary Wales/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/earliest-years-important-education-policyTue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTUniversities are often seen as institutions that begin their work at 18. But if we are serious about social mobility, opportunity and national productivity, our responsibility begins much earlier – in the first five years of life.University of East Londonhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/earliest-years-important-education-policyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/postgraduate-degrees-must-be-made-more-accessibleTue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTAt the heart of Labour’s historic mission is to provide equality of opportunity: to break the link between someone’s background and their future success. Education is key to this, the single greatest opportunity a person will have to get on, access f...Kerry McCarthy MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/postgraduate-degrees-must-be-made-more-accessibleThere is less focus on the next frontier of access and opportunity: postgraduate study (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/first-restore-britain-university-societies-being-createdSun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe University of York's Restore Britain society is the first to be ratified at a Russell Group institution. PoliticsHome speaks to its president about how the society hopes to help Rupert Lowe and why billionaire Elon Musk's support for the party co...Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/first-restore-britain-university-societies-being-createdRupert Lowe launched his party Restore Britain earlier this year (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/innovate-stagnate-uk-universities-face-growing-financial-divideSat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 GMTA widening financial divide is emerging across UK universities, with new analysis showing that expansion is failing to guarantee stability and, in some cases, worsening financial pressures. A report from the University of East London (UEL), in sup...University of East Londonhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/innovate-stagnate-uk-universities-face-growing-financial-dividehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/making-money-should-not-be-universities-priority-zack-polanskiThu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 GMTExclusive: The UK should stop treating university students like customers, Green Party leader Zack Polanski will say on Thursday.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/making-money-should-not-be-universities-priority-zack-polanskiZack Polanski is set to speak to UCU members tonight (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/edtech-war-meet-mums-fighting-screens-classroomsSun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTAs consensus grows around the need for social media and smartphone restrictions for under-16s, Sienna Rodgers reports that campaigner mums across the country are now bringing the fight to edtechSienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/edtech-war-meet-mums-fighting-screens-classrooms(David Fuentes/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/government-intervene-universities-crisis-spiralsThu, 14 May 2026 15:38:00 GMTDuring moments of political crisis it’s often said there are weeks when decades happen. This has been one such week.Jo Gradyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/government-intervene-universities-crisis-spiralsStarmer's policies have failed to meaningfully support universities and colleges (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/education-system-forMon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTWith one in eight young people Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), too many young people are being failed by our education system. We must equip young people with the skills to thrive in the modern world.Toby Perkins MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/education-system-forhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/austerityhit-councils-passing-buck-at-expense-vulnerableMon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTFrom schools to social care, healthcare to housing, local councils have arguably been the biggest victims of all the funding cuts we’ve seen over the last two decades. Chaminda Jayanetti reports on how they have been left in a tug of war with other s...Chaminda Jayanettihttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/austerityhit-councils-passing-buck-at-expense-vulnerableIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/devastating-ofs-ruling-exposes-dysfunctional-higher-education-sectorThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMTAs a former executive director of the Office for Students (OfS), the regulator for higher education in England, it was hard to read the stinging judgement in a court case between it and one of the universities it oversees.Professor John Blakehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/devastating-ofs-ruling-exposes-dysfunctional-higher-education-sector(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/university-of-sussex-judgement-is-good-for-people-who-care-about-higher-educationWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:25:00 GMTThe High Court ruling is a good judgement for the University of Sussex, and a good judgement for everyone who cares about the proper and effective governance of our great higher education institutions.Professor Sasha Roseneilhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/university-of-sussex-judgement-is-good-for-people-who-care-about-higher-educationhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/politicians-talking-about-overdiagnosis-dont-know-what-they-are-talking-about-robert-bucklandSun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMTFormer cabinet minister Robert Buckland, a SEND campaigner and parent to an autistic child, speaks to Matilda Martin about why the government’s approach could fail those with the most complex needs, and what lessons can be learned from mistakes made ...Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/politicians-talking-about-overdiagnosis-dont-know-what-they-are-talking-about-robert-bucklandhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/student-loan-system-isnt-loan-anymore-tax-womens-livesThu, 23 Apr 2026 09:16:00 GMTWhen I look at the structure of our student loan system in 2026, I don’t recognise it as a loan.Gina Millerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/student-loan-system-isnt-loan-anymore-tax-womens-liveshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/trade-talent-university-east-london-powering-ukindia-partnershipWed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTAs the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is developed, the University of East London is placing higher education at the heart of the UK–India economic partnership, delivering vital skills, enterprise, and innovation – and the next g...University of East Londonhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/trade-talent-university-east-london-powering-ukindia-partnershiphttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mp-launches-summer-sex-campaign-overhaul-sex-educationTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMTLabour MP Samantha Niblett has launched a campaign to make 2026 the “summer of sex”, as she pushes for more open, inclusive lifelong sex education.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mp-launches-summer-sex-campaign-overhaul-sex-educationLabour MP Samantha Niblett, 46, wants to fight against societal stigma around sex (Samantha Niblett)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/student-loans-capped-six-per-cent-amid-iran-warTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:25:00 GMTInterest rates on some student loans will be capped at six per cent from September amid the conflict in the Middle East, the government has announced.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/student-loans-capped-six-per-cent-amid-iran-war(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/swimming-lifesaving-skills-no-school-lessons-leave-poorer-children-risk-drowningTue, 07 Apr 2026 11:27:00 GMTAs a keen swimmer all my life, I am deeply concerned about the state of school swimming and water safety in this country. For an island nation, surrounded by rivers, lakes and 11,000 miles of coastline, the ability to swim is not optional. It is a vi...Phil Brownliehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/swimming-lifesaving-skills-no-school-lessons-leave-poorer-children-risk-drowninghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/are-lib-dems-still-haunted-by-tuition-feesSat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe issue of student loans has recently exploded into life, with the government's decision to freeze the repayment threshold prompting outrage and a debate about major reform. Now that more than 15 years have passed since their highly-damaging tuitio...Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/are-lib-dems-still-haunted-by-tuition-fees