Lee Child: Thrillers Should Be Taught in UK Schools
Bestselling author Lee Child argues UK schools' focus on 'masterpieces' puts children off reading. He promotes prison literacy scheme to cut reoffending. Read his compelling case.
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Schools to teach healthy relationships in anti-violence drive
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships as part of a new government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. Discover the new measures.
Aldi's £3.50 School Uniform Bundle Returns in January
Aldi is bringing back its budget-friendly school uniform bundle for just £3.50 from January 4th. The offer includes polo shirts and trousers, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Shop now before stocks run out!
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
New Zealand Makes Māori History Compulsory in Schools
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
Union leaders ousted from Queensland curriculum board
Queensland's government replaces union-linked board members with conservative figures as teacher pay negotiations break down. Discover the implications for education policy.
GCSE reforms delayed until 2029 after curriculum review
Primary school pupils aged 10-11 will be first to take refreshed GCSEs in 2029 as Labour faces criticism over education reform pace. Discover what changes are coming.
School faces legal threat over LGBTQ+ history video
A conservative law firm threatens a Missouri school district with legal action after students were shown a video for LGBTQ+ History Month. Read the full story on the parental rights dispute.
Life Skills and Tax Lessons Needed in UK Schools
Guardian readers demand practical life skills like tax education in the curriculum, recalling outdated 1950s gender-segregated lessons. Share your views on modern education.
Gove's Curriculum Revolution: 10 Years Later
A decade after Michael Gove's controversial education reforms, we examine the lasting impact of his knowledge-rich curriculum on England's schools, teachers, and students.
Radical Plan: Make Cooking Core in Primary Schools
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
Labour's Ambitious National Curriculum Overhaul Revealed
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world learning for the 21st century.
Labour's Curriculum Revolution Sparks Outrage
The Labour Party's proposed curriculum reforms are sparking intense debate as critics warn of a 'wrecking ball' approach to traditional education standards and British cultural heritage.
Labour's curriculum decolonisation plans spark backlash
Education campaigners clash with Labour over controversial proposals to overhaul the national curriculum, warning against 'hacking away' at classic English literature and history in favour of decolonisation initiatives.
Martin Lewis: GCSE money skills 'grossly inadequate'
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis accuses the Department for Education of ignoring expert advice on compulsory financial education in new GCSE reforms, calling the current provision 'woeful'.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
England's Curriculum Shakeup: 10 Key Reforms Revealed
The long-awaited National Curriculum review reveals sweeping reforms focusing on AI literacy, mental health, and core knowledge - discover how England's classrooms are set to transform.
Labour's GCSE overhaul sparks 'dumbing down' row
The Labour Party faces fierce criticism over plans to scrap rigorous GCSE reforms, with opponents warning of 'educational vandalism' and a return to 'Mickey Mouse' qualifications that could undermine academic standards across Britain.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
School lockdown after pupil shows staff concerning phone image
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
NZ scraps mandatory Māori culture teaching in schools
The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural education in classrooms, triggering heated discussions about national identity and educational priorities.
Syrian refugees flee Denmark over gender education fears
A Syrian refugee family makes the shocking decision to return to their war-torn homeland rather than risk their children being exposed to gender transition education in Danish schools, sparking intense debate about immigration and educational values.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Michigan father threatens school shooting over bullying
A Michigan father faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' an elementary school following bullying incidents involving his son, prompting immediate police intervention.
Gout Gout breaks 30-year school sprint record
Westminster School's sprint sensation Gout Gout breaks 30-year record in emotional final school race, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most promising young athletes.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Sydney Islamic School evacuated after bomb threat hoax
Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney's Greenacre was thrust into chaos as students and staff were evacuated following a chilling bomb threat, now confirmed as a malicious hoax by NSW Police.
Elite Sydney school rocked by historic sex abuse scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking claims of sexual assault at prestigious Kambala school in 1990s, as former student Nicholas Stavropoulos breaks decades of silence about alleged attack by older students.
Colorado school shooting: Teen gunman identified
Shocking details emerge as 17-year-old Matthew Silverstone is identified as the perpetrator of the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado, leaving community in trauma and raising urgent questions about school safety.
Mississippi High School Shooting: Student Opens Fire
Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.
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