[ad_1] Seb CheerBBC News, YorkshireBBC/Seb CheerVic said she had spent time off work during the school holidays investigating the policy instead of being with her childrenParents claim they have had to "turn into detectives" when fighting for their children to receive a free bus pass after school transport policy was changed.Secondary school pupils are entitled to free transport if they live over three miles (5km) from any school.However, pupils starting
[ad_1] Two-year-old Hannah cannot use most play equipment due to her cerebral palsy. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] BBCResearch shows that a disengaged teenager having a responsibility for a younger child in a controlled setting can have a positive impact on attendance levelsSiena never thought she'd be taking lessons in communication and confidence from a three-year-old. She is part of a scheme that pairs teenagers with toddlers from a local nursery in a bid to help increase school attendance and engagement. The 13-year-old says she had a
[ad_1] Getty ImagesEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson has urged eligible parents to apply for government-funded childcare hours, days before the scheme expands again. From 1 September, working parents of children aged between nine months and four years old in England will have access to 30 hours a week of childcare during term time.But there are continuing concerns about the number of staff and places. How expensive is UK childcare?How does free
[ad_1] Hazel ShearingEducation correspondent andHayley ClarkeEducation reporterPAGirls are more likely to pass their GCSEs than boys. This year, like every year, that remained the case - with 70.5% of girls' grades across England, Wales and Northern Ireland at 4/C or above, compared to 64.3% of boys'.But this year the girls' pass rate dropped, while boys' rose very slightly.The result? The gap between the two was its narrowest on record.Meanwhile, boys
[ad_1] Getty ImagesGCSE students who have received their exam results may well be considering a T-level as their next step.But what are T-levels, what courses are available and how are they marked? What are T-levels, how are they marked, and what are they worth?T-levels are vocational qualifications aimed at 16-to-19-year-olds in England, which focus more on practical subjects than academic ones.Introduced in 2020, the qualification includes a mixture of classroom
[ad_1] Getty ImagesAbout 170,000 students have received their results for BTec Tech Awards, BTec Firsts and BTec Level 2 Technical courses. But what are BTecs, and how are they marked? Here is everything you need to know.What are BTec Firsts and BTec Nationals?A BTec, which stands for the Business and Technology Education Council, is a practical qualification. Courses are assessed through exams, regular coursework and projects, and sometimes placements.BTec Firsts
