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‘My headteacher said: “Stop crying – you got into Oxford!”

An estimated 12% of children in care go on to university – compared with 49% of the general population. Three who made it explain how…

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Allowing pupils to study grime and hip-hop in class can improve attendance of pupils at risk of exclusion, study finds

Schools should swap Mozart for Stormzy in music lessons to boost engagement, charity says Allowing young people to create music that they enjoy in school – including grime, hip-hop and electronic – can help…

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Plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers to be banned in England

Government confirms ban on sale and use of items from April next year Plastic straws and drink stirrers, and cotton buds with plastic stems will…

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Morrisons rolls out plastic-free fruit and veg aisles in stores

Morrisons is set to roll out plastic-free fruit and veg areas across its stores. Sixty outlets will take part in the chain's new "buy bagless" scheme in which…

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GCSEs: the brain-boosting science of sleep

Research has confirmed that sleep improves retention – so tell GCSE and A-level pupils to get snoozing, says Niki Kaiser Who needs sleep? Just try…

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Oxford University to offer free year of study to disadvantaged students with lower grades

Move is 'sea change' in admissions for university, vice-chancellor says Students from disadvantaged backgrounds that fail to meet the A-level grades required for entry to the University of Oxford will be…

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How 3D printing could give you a better pill to swallow

Holly Cave meets the scientists using 3D printers to deliver safer, more effective tablets for children. The technique holds promise for producing bespoke tablet sizes and…

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‘It was a leap of faith but we knew it could work’: the new roles in mental health care

New skills and shifting approaches to treatment have seen a number of new career paths appear The make-up of the mental health workforce is changing. New…

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The Moon landings: How one small step inspired a generation

It is almost 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first walked on the Moon. It was an era-defining moment and almost everyone who…

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‘My headteacher said: “Stop crying – you got into Oxford!”

Allowing pupils to study grime and hip-hop in class can improve attendance of pupils at risk of exclusion, study finds

Plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers to be banned in England

Morrisons rolls out plastic-free fruit and veg aisles in stores

GCSEs: the brain-boosting science of sleep

Oxford University to offer free year of study to disadvantaged students with lower grades

How 3D printing could give you a better pill to swallow

‘It was a leap of faith but we knew it could work’: the new roles in mental health care

The Moon landings: How one small step inspired a generation

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