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 | Five tips to keep your kids cool in a heatwave Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them. Source: © BBC News |
 | Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children' Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. Source: © BBC News |
 | Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever". Source: © BBC News |
 | More children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation 'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children' Source: © BBC News |
 | Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with. Source: © BBC News |
 | A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students say paper was 'unfair' More than 20,000 people sign a petition calling for a review of a paper they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam. Source: © BBC News |
 | Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union The union argues that instead of cutting teacher recruitment, the government should use falling pupil numbers to make class sizes smaller. Source: © BBC News |
 | Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates. Source: © BBC News |
 | Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable". Source: © BBC News |
 | Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments. Source: © BBC News |
 | Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court. Source: © BBC News |
 | Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare. Source: © BBC News |
 | Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave? As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights. Source: © BBC News |
 | Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK. Source: © BBC News |
 | Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers. Source: © BBC News |
 | How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online Source: © BBC News |
 | How do student tuition and maintenance loans work? There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England. Source: © BBC News |