A portion of the debate featured on Question Time last night focused on Labour's proposals for private schools. Nick Thomas-Symonds, shadow solicitor general, said the illegal redistribution of assets "would not happen", and reiterated his Party's intention to introduce VAT on school fees and to remove independent schools' charitable status. James Cleverly, Conservative Party chairman, said it is 'perverse to criticise parents for making sacrifices to support their children's education'. Listen from 47:57.

Joseph Spence, head of Dulwich College, discusses the value careers-based workshops can bring to independent schools and their state school partners.

Tony Little, former independent school head and board member at GEMS Education, outlines some of the challenges facing adolescents today, and argues teenagers must learn critical-thinking skills "to stay safe online". Tes.

Department for Education figures for 2017-2018 reveal 50.2 per cent of people in England are going into higher education, passing the symbolic 50 per cent mark set by Tony Blair almost 20 years ago. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.

Gavin Williamson, the education secretary, has suggested more universities should adopt contextual admissions policies to widen access for disadvantaged students. By Will Hazell, iNews.

Speaking to Schools Week, Gavin Williamson has expressed support for proposals for a teaching apprenticeship for non-graduates, arguing the Government 'should not limit talent'. By Freddie Whittaker.

MPs and teachers have expressed concern over a presentation on Boris Johnson and his Brexit stance, which was allegedly broadcast to 3,000 digital noticeboards in schools "without the prior consent" of headteachers. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.

The UK Space Agency has announced a new scheme aimed at promoting STEM careers to children and young people. By Kate Rimmington, BBC News.

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