Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
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Children's attention spans plummet in shocking new study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Utah exposes how modern children struggle with attention and memory tasks that previous generations found easy, raising alarms about educational development.
BBC developing Tommy Fury documentary about boxing and romance
The BBC is developing a major documentary about Tommy Fury, exploring his boxing career, relationship with Molly-Mae Hague, and life beyond the ring in what promises to be an intimate portrayal.
Channel 4 axes Educating Yorkshire series
Channel 4 cancels the acclaimed documentary series Educating Yorkshire after its current season finale, leaving fans devastated and questioning the future of observational school programming.
Ultimate Gift Guide for 7-Year-Olds
Discover the most exciting and educational gift ideas for seven-year-old children, from STEM toys to creative kits and outdoor adventures.
Exam Time Allowances for Neurodivergent Students Scrutinised
New research reveals concerning disparities in how schools grant additional exam time to students with ADHD and autism, raising questions about educational equity across the UK.
BBC axes Shark Celebrity Infested Waters after one series
The star-studded reality series 'Shark Celebrity Infested Waters' has been cancelled by the BBC after failing to make waves with audiences, despite its A-list cast including James Corden and Rebel Wilson.
Royal Albert Hall embraces extreme sports and tech events
London's iconic Royal Albert Hall is dramatically expanding its programming beyond classical music to include extreme sports, immersive theatre, and cutting-edge technology events, marking a bold new era for the historic venue.
BBC One's Spielberg Weekend: Close Encounters & Jurassic Park
Film lovers rejoice! The BBC has programmed a Steven Spielberg double-bill featuring sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind and dinosaur epic Jurassic Park this Saturday night.
BBC Orders New MasterChef Christmas Special
The BBC announces an exciting new MasterChef Christmas special featuring celebrity contestants competing in festive culinary challenges for holiday glory.
BBC axes evening news shows as licence fee payers plummet
The BBC is set to dramatically cut its evening current affairs programming amid a sharp decline in licence fee payers, with flagship shows facing the axe in a major schedule overhaul.
AI Teachers Transform UK Classrooms with Microsoft & OpenAI
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-powered teaching assistants are transforming UK classrooms, raising questions about the future of education and teacher roles.
Celebrity Traitors bumped to late slot for election coverage
The BBC's Friday night schedule faces major disruption as Celebrity Traitors gets bumped to a late-night slot to make way for extensive General Election 2024 coverage, leaving fans scrambling to adjust their viewing plans.
Ultimate Gift Guide for 1-Year-Olds: 2024 Edition
Discover the perfect presents for one-year-olds with our expert-curated gift guide featuring developmental toys, sensory experiences, and memorable keepsakes.
Digital Divide: Poor Kids Struggle with Online Learning
New research reveals alarming educational inequality as disadvantaged pupils face significant barriers accessing online education during school closures.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
UK Schools Face Deepening Educational Divide, Poll Reveals
Exclusive Sutton Trust research uncovers alarming disparities in educational support during critical school years, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their wealthier peers.
Poor children three times more likely to get suspended
Shocking new research reveals a stark educational divide in England, with disadvantaged pupils facing dramatically higher suspension rates than their wealthier peers.
BBC axes sitcom after mixed reviews and one season
The BBC has pulled the plug on its mixed-race relationship sitcom 'Mixed/Matched' after just one series, following disappointing reviews and audience response, marking another high-profile cancellation for the broadcaster.
BBC moves University Challenge and Mastermind in schedule shake-up
The BBC announces major scheduling changes for autumn 2024, moving quiz show favourites University Challenge and Mastermind to new time slots while introducing new programmes like The Assembly and The Chop.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
School Kenya trip costs more than family holiday for seven
A British mother's astonishment as her son's school expedition to Kenya is priced higher than an entire family vacation, sparking debate about educational trip costs and family budgeting.
BBC axes Lord of the Flies TV series after Netflix hit
The BBC has dramatically pulled the plug on its highly anticipated Lord of the Flies television adaptation following the success of writer Jack Thorne's Netflix series Adolescence, dealing a significant blow to the corporation's drama slate.
Children's book mistakenly flagged as pornography in UK schools
A major educational publisher faces backlash after automated filters flagged a children's book as 'pornography,' blocking access on library platforms and igniting debate about digital censorship in schools.
BBC Film Club Sparks Nostalgia with Classic Movie Returns
The BBC's nostalgic Film Club initiative has viewers celebrating as classic favourites like The Goonies and Matilda make triumphant returns to television schedules, creating waves of excitement across social media platforms.
Aimee Lou Wood Shines in BBC's Film Club Drama
BBC's compelling new drama 'Film Club' features an outstanding performance by Aimee Lou Wood, exploring the complexities of friendship, mental health, and cinema's healing power in contemporary Britain.
Teen drowns in River Taff after jump dare
A coroner's court hears the heartbreaking details of 15-year-old Dylan Rhys's death after he jumped into the River Taff following encouragement from friends, raising serious questions about support for children with additional needs.
BBC One's The One Show faces schedule shake-up for Euros
BBC One's flagship evening programme The One Show hosted by Alex Jones faces significant schedule disruptions as UEFA European Championship coverage dominates June programming, with multiple episodes moving slots or being cancelled entirely.
Aimee Lou Wood's BBC Film Club: New Cultural Gem
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood launches groundbreaking BBC film club, championing diverse cinema and sparking national conversation about the power of storytelling.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism diagnosis and calls for urgent improvements to the UK's special educational needs system in powerful BBC Panorama interview.
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