Heather Sharp

Youth careers services in parts of England are being slashed by up to 50%, the public services union Unison warns.

Education Secretary Michael Gove announces a review of vocational education in England, which he says “lost its way” under Labour.

The BBC’s Heather Sharp reports as students protest against tuition fee rises and education cuts in central London, weaving their way several miles around the capital’s streets before converging on Trafalgar Square.

London Metropolitan University says it is to cut hundreds of courses so that it can survive financially when tuition fees are increased.

Is the school admissions system being turned on its head, and if so, which way? BBC Education reporter Heather Sharp looks at the proposed changes to the rules.

Sixth-form and college leaders in England say funding changes are forcing them to cut careers guidance, mentoring, sports and even A-level courses from September.