John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, has voiced his support for a motion put forward by Labour Against Private Schools calling for independent schools "to be stripped of their charitable status, to have limits placed on their pupils' entry to universities, and for their assets to be used by the state education sector". By Richard Adams, The Guardian. Mike Buchanan, executive director of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, is quoted.

Financial advisers are being encouraged to educate their clients of the potential impact of Labour's private school tax plans. Rachel de Souza, a private client partner at tax advisory firm RSM, outlines two potential options for fee-paying parents to consider should a future Labour government pursue this policy. By David Thorpe, Financial Adviser.

Tes offers advice to teachers interested in completing their Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) induction abroad. By Sorcha Coyle. The article references the Council of British International Schools.

According to a study conducted by University College London, one in four teachers in England work more than 60 hours a week, and average eight more hours a week than teachers in other industrialised countries. By Will Hazell, iNews.

According to a survey conducted by Milkround, four-fifths of Russell Group graduates secured full-time employment within weeks of leaving university compared with two-thirds of those from other institutions. By Hannah Richardson, BBC News.

A survey conducted by Booktrust revealed 53 per cent of parents said their child has shown signs of stress or anxiety in the last year, with many youngsters worrying about friendships, school, and bullying. ITV News.

A BBC investigation by File on 4 has found evidence to suggest universities are 'failing' students sexually assaulted by their peers, with no mandatory procedures in place for universities to follow in investigating or recording complaints. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.

Findings from a new survey have revealed seven in 10 parents have sent their children to school or nursery when they are ill, with work pressures and attendance levels among the reasons why. By Gemma Francis, The Independent.

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