BBC Education (Important news for the UK)

Important educational news for the UK.

• Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs

  An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.

• Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

  The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

• Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

  The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

• Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

  The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

• University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge

  A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.