Education

Children enjoying the new mud lab at Holllybrook Infant School

Mud lab constructed within grounds of Southampton infant school

The Junior Reshapers scheme in Portchester has sold out just hours after launching.

The Junior Reshapers scheme in Portchester has sold out just hours after launching.

Portchester children's recycling art programme sells out within hours of launch

Kelly Moss Interim Head of School and Donna Vokes Assistant Head Teacher with students.

Kelly Moss Interim Head of School and Donna Vokes Assistant Head Teacher with students.

Southampton school continues to improve but remains in special measures

Rising seas reshaped northern Adriatic coastlines, according to new study

The MTM Agency has delivered more than 800 hours of mentoring and work experience to students in the past year.

The MTM Agency has delivered more than 800 hours of mentoring and work experience to students in the past year.

Southampton agency provides hundreds of hours of work experience

3D Views of the first primary school for Welborne Garden Village. Image: Hampshire County Council

3D Views of the first primary school for Welborne Garden Village. Image: Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council

Welborne Garden Village school for 420 pupils recommended for approval

David Butterworth, headteacher at Weston Secondary School with students.

David Butterworth, headteacher at Weston Secondary School with students.

Two Southampton schools 'delighted' after being lauded by Ofsted inspectors

Pennington County Infant School

Pennington County Infant School

Changes planned for New Forest school site with decision pending

Tania Struetzel

Tania Struetzel

'Students share a common challenge' - Column

Thousands of children will play Simon Says for charity.

Thousands of children will play Simon Says for charity.

Children to take part in biggest game of Simon Says for Romsey charity

Pennington Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Pennington Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Spending of £6m approved for Hampshire’s first specialist SEN unit

Staff from YMCA Fairthorne Group gathered for a group-wide INSET day at YMCA Eastleigh Community Centre.

Staff from YMCA Fairthorne Group gathered for a group-wide INSET day at YMCA Eastleigh Community Centre.

YMCA Fairthorne Group holds group-wide early years INSET day

Southampton Solent University graduate Olana Light's work explores humanity's relationship with nature.

Southampton Solent University graduate Olana Light's work explores humanity's relationship with nature.

Solent graduate builds award-winning career in sculpture and performance

Fair Oak Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Fair Oak Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Major new £690,000 autism classroom approved

Eight student designers have been shortlisted for the 2026 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition.

Eight student designers have been shortlisted for the 2026 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition.

Eight student designers shortlisted for superyacht competition

Bitterne Park School

Bitterne Park School

Southampton school bans mobile phones and smart watches across campus

Southampton Solent University

Southampton Solent University

Solent University renewable energy engineering course receives industry accreditation

Swanmore College

Swanmore College

Hampshire school allows ‘brick phones’ only under new smartphone ban

Alec Parkin's work focused on self-tuning control systems using inverted pendulum robots.

Alec Parkin's work focused on self-tuning control systems using inverted pendulum robots.

Solent University

Student turns passion for space into award-winning university project

Donna Jones. Image: OPCC

Donna Jones. Image: OPCC

Hampshire County Council

Police apprenticeship leaders told to improve after inspection

Professor Chris Armstrong (left) and Professor Jason Reifler (right)

Professor Chris Armstrong (left) and Professor Jason Reifler (right)

Southampton professors named fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Pennington Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Pennington Infant School. Image: Google Maps

School set for SEND centre as plans submitted

From left: Councillor Juliet Henderson, Cabinet Member for Education; Sharon Burt, Chief Executive of Solent Academies Trust; Councillor Roz Chadd, Cabinet Lead Member for Children's Services

From left: Councillor Juliet Henderson, Cabinet Member for Education; Sharon Burt, Chief Executive of Solent Academies Trust; Councillor Roz Chadd, Cabinet Lead Member for Children's Services

Luminous Oak special needs school in Hampshire to open next week

Swanmore College

Swanmore College

Hampshire secondary school bans students bringing smartphones

Bursledon CE Infant School

Bursledon CE Infant School

Council planning to change school catchment areas as families asked to respond

Fair Oak Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Fair Oak Infant School. Image: Google Maps

Hampshire County Council

School plans new specially-adapted classroom and play area

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre. Picture: LDRS

8 school travel passenger assistants found working without DBS checks

Expedition Marwell offers primary-aged pupils a curriculum-linked adventure at the wildlife park.

Expedition Marwell offers primary-aged pupils a curriculum-linked adventure at the wildlife park.

More than 5,000 schoolchildren take part in Expedition Marwell scheme

Researchers from the University of Southampton have found differences between school-day and weekend sleep schedules, a pattern known as

Researchers from the University of Southampton have found differences between school-day and weekend sleep schedules, a pattern known as

'Social jet lag' linked to anxiety levels in teenagers, study finds

Sticky Fingers Pre-school

Sticky Fingers Pre-school

Pre-school celebrates major Ofsted turnaround in seven months

Discover University of Southampton research at the British Science Festival

Science festival gets creative with over 80 'weird and wonderful' events

Iain Molyneux representing Solent at the FISU World Forum

Iain Molyneux representing Solent at the FISU World Forum

Solent University showcases sport and education programmes on world stage

The Get Ready For Construction course for 16 and 17-year-old's

The Get Ready For Construction course for 16 and 17-year-old's

Hampshire youth schemes help teenagers turn their lives around

Ballard School headmaster Stuart Turner with pupils

Ballard School headmaster Stuart Turner with pupils

Hampshire school ranked among UK's best value private schools

Children and young people across Southampton have taken part in free holiday activities and meals.

Children and young people across Southampton have taken part in free holiday activities and meals.

Saints Foundation host free summer activities for Southampton children

Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton has funded a pilot scheme to help more schoolchildren visit Winchester Science Centre.

Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton has funded a pilot scheme to help more schoolchildren visit Winchester Science Centre.

Hampshire housebuilder funds pilot scheme for science education

Darren Purnell, an associate lecturer at the university who performs as the drag artist Cherry Liquor..

Darren Purnell, an associate lecturer at the university who performs as the drag artist Cherry Liquor..

University hosts Cherry Liquor drag show for LGBTQ+ young people

Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool hosted a graduation ceremony for its youngsters.

Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool hosted a graduation ceremony for its youngsters.

Preschoolers graduation ceremony celebrates the end of their early years journey

Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool celebrated its students with a graduation ceremony.

Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool celebrated its students with a graduation ceremony.

Hedge End nursery celebrates preschool children at graduation ceremony

George Hammerton graduated with a first-class degree in Renewable Energy Engineering.

George Hammerton graduated with a first-class degree in Renewable Energy Engineering.

Solent University student recognised for work on decarbonisation

Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool has hosted a graduation ceremony.

Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool has hosted a graduation ceremony.

North Baddesley nursery celebrates children with preschool graduation

World of Swimming has acquired Crest Swim School in Sussex.

World of Swimming has acquired Crest Swim School in Sussex.

Eastleigh swimming group acquires six new pools

The vacant St Monica Infant School site in Bay Road, Sholing. Picture: LDRS

The vacant St Monica Infant School site in Bay Road, Sholing. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

Council accused of ‘utter incompetence’ over £39m school expansion delays

A fundraiser organised by World of Swimming has funded a 'flow cannon' for the penguin habitat at Marwell Zoo.

A fundraiser organised by World of Swimming has funded a 'flow cannon' for the penguin habitat at Marwell Zoo.

Swimmers raise more than £18,000 for Marwell Zoo penguin feature

Dylan Packham has turned a recycled satellite dish into a working radio telescope.

Dylan Packham has turned a recycled satellite dish into a working radio telescope.

Graduate builds working radio telescope from recycled satellite dish

Pupils across Southampton and Hampshire collect GCSE results - updates

Pupils across Southampton and Hampshire collect GCSE results - updates

Pupils across Southampton and Hampshire collect GCSE results - updates

Michelle Barry, schools coordinator for Hampshire

Michelle Barry, schools coordinator for Hampshire

'Talking through worries can help children feel at ease about school' - column

Results Day 2026 will see free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Results Day 2026 will see free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Results Day 2026 - free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Here are the GCSE grade boundaries in England and Wales for 2026

Here are the GCSE grade boundaries in England and Wales for 2026

GCSE Results Day 2026

2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC

Solent University students have been praised for their work at Boardmasters, one of the UK's largest festivals.

Solent University students have been praised for their work at Boardmasters, one of the UK's largest festivals.

Southampton students praised for their work at major festival

Microscope image of a breast cancer tissue sample. Brown dots show centrosomes, while the blue-purple circles are cell nuclei.

Microscope image of a breast cancer tissue sample. Brown dots show centrosomes, while the blue-purple circles are cell nuclei.

Southampton researchers use AI to highlight patterns in breast cancer

Unilink is supporting the University of Southampton's Ignite programme.

Unilink is supporting the University of Southampton's Ignite programme.

Bus operator backs scheme to support underrepresented students

Solent University students have produced a documentary on the daily realities of NHS receptionists.

Solent University students have produced a documentary on the daily realities of NHS receptionists.

University students produce documentary on NHS role