Subject
Department for Education
Barnet Press has published 7 stories involving Department for Education, from July 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · HendonBarnet Hill Academy to become first state-funded Islamic faith school in September 2026
Barnet Council will take over Barnet Hill Academy in West Hendon, ending its 20-year run as a fee-paying independent school. The move, approved by children’s services director John Anthony, aims to provide more places for Muslim families in the borough, where 12% of residents identify as Muslim.
Hendon5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
WorldJewish pupils face daily antisemitism in schools, review finds
A government review into antisemitism in schools has found Jewish pupils face regular harassment, with incidents rising 59% in 2026. Headteachers report spending more time on security than education, while 20% of 5,000 surveyed children experienced or observed antisemitic behaviour. Recommendations are expected in autumn.
5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 20
World58,000 18-year-olds in England miss exam results due to education dropout
Nearly 58,000 18-year-olds in England will not receive exam results this week after leaving education or training, according to Department for Education estimates. The figure emerges as official data shows over one million 16-24-year-olds were neither working nor in education between January and March.
5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
WorldHackers Claim Data Theft from UK Education and Police
A hacking collective, ExfilSquad, claims responsibility for cyber-attacks targeting the UK's Department for Education and a police legal database. They allege the theft of hundreds of thousands of data points, including contact information for parents, staff, and police officers, demanding payment to prevent further release.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
WorldSchools to adapt teaching to local jobs market
A new initiative from Andy Burnham will require schools across England to tailor their teaching to the needs of local businesses. The plan, set to begin in September 2028, seeks to elevate technical and vocational qualifications to the same level as academic achievements.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet School to Get Temporary SEND Facilities
Barnet Council has approved plans to construct temporary modular buildings at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The new facilities are intended to provide 35 much-needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Whetstone3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet Council to build temporary Send classrooms
Barnet Council is constructing temporary modular classrooms at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The initiative aims to create 35 much-needed places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) by September.
Whetstone3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 18