Education Matters

  • New SEND Proposals: What Parents Need to Know
    New SEND Proposals: What Parents Need to Know 09.03.26

    The government is overhauling SEND support in schools to make it more consistent, accessible, and less stressful for families. Key Points: Individual Support Plans (ISPs): From 2029, most pupils will get ISPs instead of EHCPs, with three levels of support—Targeted,…

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  • Understanding SEN Professionals: How Specialist Support Helps Children Thrive
    Understanding SEN Professionals: How Specialist Support Helps Children Thrive 19.01.26

    Children with special educational needs or disabilities may benefit from support from a range of SEN professionals, each bringing specialist expertise to help them thrive. Early assessment is key: the sooner difficulties are identified, the sooner effective support can be…

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  • Rathdown School Closes Boarding
    Rathdown School Closes Boarding 02.12.25

    Rathdown School closed its boarding provision after the Leaving Certificate examinations in June 2025. The decision, made by the Board of Governors of Rathdown School Trust, came after careful consideration and reflected both local and national trends in boarding school…

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  • Marlborough College Commemorates Acts of Remembrance 2025
    Marlborough College Commemorates Acts of Remembrance 2025 13.11.25

    Marlborough College community gathered to honour all those who lost their lives in service to their country. The ceremonies paid tribute in particular to the hundreds of former pupils who died during the First and Second World Wars, as well…

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  • Tanglin Trust School Hosts Singapore’s First Aspiring Medics Conference
    Tanglin Trust School Hosts Singapore’s First Aspiring Medics Conference 13.10.25

    Tanglin Trust School proudly hosted Singapore’s first Aspiring Medics Conference on 20 September, welcoming 260 students from 45 schools. The event aimed to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders, from doctors and researchers to public health professionals and medical…

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  • Indian EdTech Firm upGrad Expands Across Asia and the Middle East
    Indian EdTech Firm upGrad Expands Across Asia and the Middle East 29.09.25

    upGrad, the Indian edtech company, is accelerating its regional expansion across Asia and the Middle East, aiming to capture growing demand for online higher education in markets where U.S. and U.K. universities are seeing a decline in popularity among international…

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  • Virtual Teaching Assistants Are Transforming Online Education
    Virtual Teaching Assistants Are Transforming Online Education 15.09.25

    A new virtual teaching assistant, VTA-bot, is set to reshape the online learning experience for university students. Developed using advanced natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning technologies, VTA-bot is designed to support instructors and engage learners in a more…

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  • Northern Universities Miss Out on £54M Global Talent Fund Allocation
    Northern Universities Miss Out on £54M Global Talent Fund Allocation 11.08.25

    The UK government is facing backlash after the latest round of Global Talent Fund awards excluded all universities north of Birmingham, sparking claims of regional bias and neglect. The £54 million fund, designed to attract world-class international researchers to UK…

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  • Arden University Secures Major AI Investment to Drive Global Expansion
    Arden University Secures Major AI Investment to Drive Global Expansion 04.08.25

    Arden University, one of the UK’s largest for-profit higher education providers, has sold a 50% stake to Brightstar Capital Partners in a landmark deal led by former SoftBank executive Marcelo Claure. With approximately 40,000 students currently enrolled, the university is…

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