Free schools6 days agoThe schools still deciding on two week half term BBC Surrey political reporter, Jack Fiehn, looks at the plans for a two week half term in 2026.6 days ago13 Feb 2025Work starts on delayed new primary schoolPupils will be taught at another school from September until the building opens in April 2026.13 Feb 202524 Jun 2024'Closing school should be used for SEND pupils'The founder of a free school - which is due to close this summer - wants the site to be repurposed24 Jun 202416 Apr 2024Muslim student loses school prayer ban challengeMichaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.16 Apr 20245 Mar 2024School made being Muslim seem toxic, ex-pupil saysMichaela School, in Brent, is the subject of a court challenge over rules banning "prayer rituals".5 Mar 202416 Jan 2024Pupil takes school to court over alleged prayer banA pupil at Katharine Birbalsingh's school in Brent says not being able to pray "messes up her day".16 Jan 202429 Aug 2023Two new schools win bids to get 'free' statusThe new-builds in the New Eastern Villages of Swindon will be directly funded by the government.29 Aug 202322 Aug 2023City to get new university technology collegeDoncaster UTC's second site will focus on health science and green technologies, bosses say.22 Aug 202315 Jun 2023Work starts on new primary school in city outskirtsIt's hoped the new primary will ease pressure on school places in a fast-growing suburb.15 Jun 2023...