Education

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

The East Midlands has some of the highest and lowest scoring universities in the new UK-wide league table (Image: National World/Google Maps)

The East Midlands' universities ranked in brand new 2025 league table

Could your child's school benefit from a pig club? Animal News Agency

Could schools in Melton adopt a pig as part of learning scheme?

Pupils from Somerby Primary School at the war memorial to the 10th Battalion at Burrough-on-the-hill

Pupils pay poignant tribute to war heroes

Data suggests most UK teens who use the internet also use generative AI tools (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Students are using AI for schoolwork - here are the rules around this

MP for Melton and Syston, Mr Ed Argar and Executive Head Teacher, Hannah Roddy, with pupils

Edward Argar MP drops in on Queniborough Primary School

Could you become a veterinary physiotherapist? Animal News Agency

Melton education leavers urged to consider veterinary physiotherapy

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

There are more than 160 universities across the UK for prospective students to weigh up (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

The UK's 21 best universities, as 'freshers' prepare to student life

Nicole de Pommes (left) with her daughter Grace (right). Photo: Nicole de Pommes

‘Why I've bought my daughter a ‘dumb phone’ for secondary school’

Grandir UK nurseries in Leicestershire are welcoming parents to their Autumn open day on the 21st Se

Join us for Grandir UK’s Autumn Open Day 2024: Discover early years education at...

We’re thrilled to invite parents and families in Leicestershire to our Autumn Open Day on Saturday, 21st September, from 9am to 1pm. If you’re looking for the perfect place for your little one to learn and grow, this is your chance to come and see what makes Grandir UK nurseries so special.

Laura Wiltshire

Ofsted is scrapping single-word judgements for schools. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

For many students, their university hall of residence will be their first time living away from home (Photo: Adobe Stock)

How to apply for student accommodation, and what to do if you miss out

These places have the highest rates of unauthorised absence fines (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The 21 worst areas in England for student absence fines

Parents are being advised on when they can apply for places at Melton schools

Parents advised on when they can apply for school places

Melton's Birch Wood Area Special School to celebrate 20th birthday

Birch Wood School to celebrate 20th birthday in style

Centrebus has changed the timings for two key Melton Mowbray routes

Timing changes for key Melton bus routes

GCSE results at The Priory Belvoir Academy - top students on progress: Ava Marsh, Grace Lockett, Lucas Booth-Clibborn and Rowan Meynell

GCSE results - The Priory Belvoir Academy

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

Joshua Singer-Hitchin celebrates his straight grade nines with his parents at Long Field

GCSE results day - Long Field Spencer Academy

John Ferneley College head Terry Claridge check GCSE results with two students

GCSE results day: John Ferneley College

Students who sat their GCSEs are getting their results today (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How to find out how close you were to a higher GCSE grade

Results day can be a nerve-wracking time for GCSE candidates (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Girls continue to dominate GCSEs but top grades dip - full breakdown

Two languages and a STEM subject are affected (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

The three GCSE subjects which were graded ‘more generously’

GCSE results day for 2024 is here (File photo: Pete Summers/Getty Images)

What pupils and families should expect on GCSE results day

GCSE results day can be a stressful time for students who may not have done as well as they had hoped (Stock photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How to appeal your GCSE results

There are many primary schools across the East Midlands that help their pupils excel (Image: National World/Google)

The 22 best-rated primary schools in the East Midlands

These schools all help their young pupils to flourish 🌼

Amber Allott

The Indeed survey found that more employers value soft skills over qualifications (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

'I'm a jobs expert - and employers value soft skills more than grades'

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

The UK has quite a generous deadline when it comes to applying for student loans (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

It's not too late to apply for a student loan - what you need to know

Fines for unauthorised school absences will go up from August (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Fine for term-time holidays goes up from today - changes in full

From left, Maddie Smith (trustee Melton Mencap), Pam Posnett (chair The Melton Learning Hub), Sarah Cox (business manager The Melton Learning Hub) and Nigel Bishop (group leader and support worker at Melton Mencap)

Thousands of pounds donated to Melton Mencap

Ratcliffe College A-level and BTEC students celebrate their results this morning

Celebrations at Ratcliffe College on A-level and BTEC results day

For many students, the end game of A Levels was university admission (File photo: Pete Summers/Getty Images)

How many students landed their first-choice university this year?

MV16 head Nicki Dartnell with students on A-level results day

Emotional morning at MV16 as students collect A-level results

Chloe Young (A*A*A*), Victoria Richardson (A*, A, B, C) and Beatrice Howe (A, A, B)

Success for Melton Vale students

A dream career in veterinary physiotherapy is still possible - Animal News Agency

Melton students unhappy with A-Level results could still get dream vet physiothe...

Grade boundaries are calculated after examiners see how well students did (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

This year's A Level grade boundaries for AQA, Pearson Edexcel and more

A lot can hinge of A level results (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

How to appeal your A Level grades and get a 'priority' review

Students will be able to pick their results up from school (File photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

What students and families can expect on A Levels results day

The Clearing process helps match up students and universities with leftover spaces (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to navigate this year's university Clearing process

More than one million students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have been awarded qualifications today (File photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Number of top grades rise on A Level results day

The East Midlands is a big region, with plenty of schools vying for the top spot (Image: National World/Google)

The 21 top-rated secondary schools in the East Midlands

Melton Vale Sixth Form College

Melton Mowbray students prepare for A-level results day

Students at Melton Vale Sixth Form College will receive their A-level results early tomorrow morning (Thursday).

Nick Rennie

Teachers have the right to peacefully protest, just like anyone else (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers' rights around protesting and political views explained

GCSE results day for 5.8 million students is almost here (File photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

What GCSE pupils and families should know about grades for results day

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

Working holiday gap years offer young people the chance to see the world while gaining valuable skills (Photos: Supplied)

Why students should consider a gap year after A Levels

Teachers' unions have praised a proposed pay rise from the new government (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

What teachers say about government's new 'above inflation' pay offer

Most students can pick up their A level results from their school (File photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Grades and marking explained ahead of A Level results day

Jordan Meads and Bethany Pattern, who are preparing to run the London Marathon in crocs

Couple take on marathon fundraiser wearing crocs sandals

Education officials say the Clearing process offers plenty of flexibility this year, including for students who have changed their mind (File photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Students urged to 'consider all options' ahead of A Level results day

Pupils from Ffynnon Taf Primary School celebrate their new heating system (Photo: Kensa/Supplied)

Ground-breaking new 'green' heating system warming up UK school

Daniel Sikpi has been able to turn his hobby into a lucrative gig (Photo: Jack Abela/National World)

'I couldn't find a part-time job, now I've made £3k from my hobby'