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Two teaching unions are holding strike ballots over how long teachers should spend in the classroom.

Some five million children - over half of those in England - are living in homes at risk of overheating.

Maintenance loans have also gone up, meaning students can borrow more to help with living costs.

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One girl says not having free access to the toilet was a factor in her decision to be home-schooled.

Data shows 11,780 children in London were in home education in 24-25, compared with 9,540 in 22-23.

Her peerage is yet to be formally announced but a Conservative source says she will be a "huge asset" in Parliament.

Dedicated funding will allow the scheme to reach the poorest areas in England, the government says.

Inside the school where a controversial new head warns against "hiding behind words like wellbeing".