Education

Published: 6 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Pupils, parents and teachers have been left devastated after the announcement that one of Britain's oldest schools, with a history spanning more than 700 years, is expected to close its doors, bringing an end to centuries of educational tradition and leaving an entire community grappling with uncertainty. The emotional news was delivered directly to pupils, many...

Published: 6 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The UK government is preparing to introduce sweeping reforms aimed at improving allergy awareness and emergency response in schools through a new package of measures known as "Benedict's Law." The proposed legislation follows years of campaigning by the family of a young boy who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction at school, and it is...

Published: 04 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online British teenagers currently residing in the European Union are confronting a daunting financial reality as a significant post-Brexit policy shift threatens to price them out of a UK university education. With the impending conclusion of a transitional grace period in 2028, British passport holders living abroad will lose their eligibility for "home fee" status, meaning they will be...

Published: 01 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The era of huge salaries for academy school leaders across England may soon end. The government plans to introduce strict limits on executive pay within the education sector. For years, some academy chiefs have enjoyed salaries compared to wealthy corporate investment bankers. These educational leaders often received hefty annual pay increases regardless of wider economic struggles. Nearly one...

Published: 29 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A growing national debate over relationships, wellbeing and public health has reignited a long-standing question: should schools provide more comprehensive sex education for children and teenagers? Supporters argue that modern sex education equips young people with essential knowledge about relationships, consent, health and personal safety. Critics, meanwhile, contend that schools must carefully balance educational objectives with parental rights...

Published: 29 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. An independent inquiry has delivered a stark and deeply troubling assessment of the English education system today. The sweeping investigation concluded that the current school framework is fundamentally not set up to serve white working-class families. This comprehensive study highlights deep systemic flaws that continue to marginalise thousands of vulnerable young people across England. The landmark report demands...

Published: 29 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online As much of the country struggles through soaring temperatures, one net zero school has become a striking example of how modern sustainable design can help buildings remain comfortable during extreme weather. While many schools have faced challenges keeping classrooms cool during the recent heatwave, the environmentally focused campus has continued operating normally, with staff and pupils reporting comfortable...

Published: 29 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Schools should not face criticism or penalties for remaining open during periods of extreme heat, according to a headteacher who has urged policymakers and education authorities to recognise the complex decisions school leaders must make during severe weather events. The comments come amid growing debate over how schools should respond to heat-health alerts as rising temperatures become an...

Published: 29 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Hundreds of pupils across London are helping to tackle waste and learn valuable practical skills by repairing and rebuilding broken toys that might otherwise have ended up in landfill. The initiative, which has been introduced in several schools and community projects, encourages children to give damaged toys a second life through repair, refurbishment and creative redesign. Supporters say...

Published: 29 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online White working-class children are being systematically failed by the education system, according to a major inquiry that has called for urgent action to tackle persistent attainment gaps and improve opportunities for some of the country's most disadvantaged pupils. The report, produced following months of evidence gathering from teachers, academics, policymakers and community groups, concludes that white working-class children...