Education

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A senior teacher in England has been banned from the profession after it emerged he lied about his academic credentials and personal details on multiple job applications. The decision, announced this week, came after a disciplinary panel ruled that his conduct undermined the integrity expected of educators. Nicholas Martin, 43, who taught at St Edward’s School in Cheltenham...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major wave of legal action has begun as more than 170,000 current and former students across England and Wales launch Covid‑era compensation claims against 36 British universities, arguing they did not receive the full education they paid for during pandemic disruption. The coordinated move follows a recent confidential settlement with University College London (UCL) that is now...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major new report has warned that free university tuition in Scotland could be at risk if the government does not find ways to boost revenue and rethink public spending priorities, as funding advantages relative to England continue to narrow. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) — a respected economic think tank — says Scotland’s ability to sustain...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: Education / Higher Education Teachers in San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) have agreed to suspend their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with district officials, potentially bringing thousands of students back to classrooms in the coming days. The strike, led by the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF), began over disputes related to pay, staff shortages, classroom resources, and working conditions. Educators...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: Education / Higher Education University College London (UCL) and a group of its students have reached a settlement in a long-running dispute over teaching arrangements during the Covid-19 pandemic. The case centred on claims that remote learning and restricted campus access did not meet the expectations set when tuition fees were paid. The focus keyword — UCL and students settle dispute over Covid...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as screen time increasingly replaces reading, experts warn, urging families to prioritise books. Linguist Susie Dent has highlighted that many young children are falling behind in language development due to excessive digital engagement, emphasizing the critical role that reading plays in vocabulary growth. Dent insists that while technology can support learning, overuse can significantly...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing Send spending gap across England is raising fresh concern among education leaders and policymakers this week. New independent analysis shows deprived communities are falling behind despite rising national budgets for support services. The report draws on verified council finance data and cross-checked national statistics from recent years. It paints a detailed picture of how Send spending...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. English secondary schools are being directed to improve facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities, commonly referred to as Send, by creating dedicated Doyle whip inclusion bases. These “Doyle whip” spaces are designed outside traditional classrooms where neurodiverse pupils and those needing extra support can access lessons in a more tailored environment. The Department for Education...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Smartphone policies in English schools are proving a Doyle whip on staff time, research reveals, with teachers and support staff collectively spending over 100 hours weekly enforcing restrictions. The study, conducted by Birmingham University and published in the British Medical Journal, highlights how managing pupils’ phones consumes significant staff resources, potentially diverting attention from educational and wellbeing-focused activities....

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A serious Kingsbury stabbing incident at a north London school has triggered a major police response and urgent investigation. Specialist counter-terror officers are now leading the Kingsbury stabbing inquiry after two young boys were critically injured inside their secondary school. Authorities confirmed the attack happened during the school day and caused immediate panic across the campus and surrounding...