Bravo to Hayley Clarke - who worked with my team to produce this piece. It’s now been nominated for NCTJ award! bbc.co.uk/news/education…

What are the wider #suicideprevention conclusions from this tragedy?

AnnJohn💙 stresses the role of humiliation, of feeling trapped. Same issues were highlighted in my 2015 review of GMC investigations - also referred to here.

It’s the start of an anxious week for all getting A level, Btec and T level results… if you or yours are waiting what’s on your mind? Grading this year - subtly different across the UK - or maybe getting somewhere to live at uni ? Let me know what’s on your mind

Breaking news this afternoon….

Rishi Sunak apologises to UK’s LGBT veterans for army gay ban bbc.com/news/uk-662426…

I’ve been speaking to Simon Cutler, a cricket coach in Somerset who coached Barnaby Webber as a young cricketer, from age 9-15

Today has been the most joyous day in our city. From people brunching on Bold Street with masks of Sam Ryder, to a sauna van on the Dock with people in towels and cossies - it has been wonderful. Thank you, Eurovision.

It’s just two weeks until the #Eurovision grand final comes to Liverpool.
Lauren Moss & I have been finding out how this beautiful city is gearing up to welcome the queer community.
Also on BBC Breakfast, BBC News (UK) & even #Eurovision cast 🤩🤩

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

School set to take Ofsted to court over inspection bbc.co.uk/news/education…

Earlier today I watched Julia Waters speak - just finished filing the final pieces. Ofsted has said it has confidence in its inspection of Caversham school but no further comment today

Having suggested there is a ‘legitimate’ debate about giving one overall grade to a school Amanda Spielman will stay as it is ‘integral to the wider school system’ bbc.co.uk/news/education…

Heidi Parker, a second year student in Leeds, sometimes misses lectures to do paid work instead as she battles rising bills.

She’s not alone.

An opinion poll commissioned by The Sutton Trust suggests 49% of students have skipped uni to do paid work instead.
bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-…

After a long wait the ⁦Govt’s plan to improve #Send and #AP in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 is out⁦ Gillian Keegan MP⁩ has been speaking exclusively to ⁦Elaine Dunkley⁩ - and admits the current provision is ‘almost the worst of all worlds’. Read our report here ⬇️BBC News (UK)⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/education…

Grammar schools have made a lot of changes in recent years - we found most now have policies aimed at helping less well off pupils get a place - but so far the impact is patchy bbc.co.uk/news/education…

52% of Special Educational Needs Schools in England are oversubscribed. Children face long waiting lists for a place, families are struggling, some children can’t cope with overcrowded classes and are leaving #SEND on ⁦BBC News (UK)⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/education…

🚨Our documentary on the crisis in special educational needs is out now🚨We spoke to families fighting for the right support & saw the pressures schools are under 🙏 Please give it a watch & a share 🙏 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… #SEND (🎙️Elaine Dunkley 🎥 Dan Nelson 🎥📡📺📷 Prod by me)

There’s been a busy picket line outside Chesterfield High School Crosby from early hours this morning for @bbcbreakfast BBC Radio 5 Live 📺 📻 Elaine Dunkley

I’m filming with Durham UCU members this morning as they join strikes by several other unions across a range of sectors today.

Plenty of support from those on the picket line for teachers, nurses and others also taking industrial action.