Teacher banned after ruler skirt measurement incident
A Yorkshire teacher has been prohibited from the classroom after using a ruler to measure a student's skirt length in a controversial safeguarding approach at Oasis Academy Lister Park.
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Science teacher banned over inappropriate student relationship
Amrinder Singh Pannu, a chemistry teacher from Mitcham, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after a tribunal found he engaged in an improper relationship with a sixth-form student.
Childhood terror: How a teacher's rage shaped men
A powerful reflection on how one teacher's explosive anger during a school drama lesson left lasting psychological scars and shaped emotional development in young boys.
Mr Burton's Life-Changing Student Revelation
Channel 4's beloved teacher Matthew Burton opens up about the heartbreaking moment a vulnerable student's secret was revealed during filming, and how it transformed his approach to education forever.
Pope: All Human Life Sacred, Condemns Abortion & Death Penalty
In a powerful Vatican address, Pope Francis reinforces Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life while calling for abolition of capital punishment worldwide.
Trump wins California and Florida primaries, Haley defeated
Donald Trump sweeps Republican primaries in California and Florida, dealing another blow to Nikki Haley's fading presidential hopes as the GOP rallies behind the former president.
Teacher banned after inappropriate student relationship
Ella Clements, 25, struck off teaching register after engaging in improper conduct with a sixth-form student at St Mary's School Ascot while working as a junior housemistress at the elite Catholic institution.
Alan Wright: The headteacher who transformed failing schools
The remarkable story of Alan Wright, the visionary headteacher who defied the odds to turn around one of England's most challenging schools and inspired a generation of educators.
UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
Minister 'forced to back medical support for trans pupils'
Exclusive: Former Education Minister Robin Walker reveals he was pressured to endorse medical interventions for questioning children without parental consent, sparking a major safeguarding row.
Labour's Legal Guarantee for Parents on School Curriculum
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils plan for legal 'parental guarantee' on school curriculum transparency, aiming to rebuild trust and drive up standards in education.
AI Tools Crippling University Learning and Teaching
Exclusive investigation reveals how generative AI is creating a 'cognitive crutch' for students and an 'arms race' for educators in UK universities, undermining the very foundations of higher education.
UK Art Teachers Divided by Generational Teaching Methods
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals a growing generational rift in UK art education. Discover how teaching methods, digital skills, and classroom dynamics are splitting staffrooms. Are you an art teacher? Share your story.
Duchess of Kent's secret decade as a Hull music teacher
For over a decade, the Duchess of Kent lived a remarkable double life, secretly teaching music to schoolchildren in Hull under the unassuming name 'Mrs Kent', shunning royal privilege for a humble classroom.
Gogglebox's Giles Wood Retires from Teaching After 30 Years
Beloved Gogglebox star Giles Wood has announced his retirement from teaching after three decades, leaving his prestigious post at a London independent school to focus on his television career and art.
Deputy Head Banned for Life Over Pupil Relationship
A deputy headteacher from Surrey has been handed a lifetime teaching ban after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a sixth-form student and sending explicit messages.
Maths teacher banned after relationship with student exposed
A maths teacher from a Northamptonshire secondary school has been dismissed after engaging in an improper relationship with a teenage student, leading to a professional conduct hearing and teaching ban.
AI Becomes 'Essential Life Skill' in UK Universities
Exclusive insights from UK educators reveal how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping university teaching, assessment, and the very skills students need for future careers.
UK Schools Ditch Carpet Time for Chairs and Increased Screen Use
A quiet revolution is sweeping UK primary schools as educators swap the traditional carpet for chairs and increased screen time, sparking a heated debate on modern teaching methods and child development.
Teachers demand urgent reform of 'toxic' Ofsted inspections
England's teaching unions launch a major campaign to overhaul the 'toxic' Ofsted inspection regime, citing immense pressure on staff and calling for a more supportive, collaborative system.
Educating Yorkshire Returns: A Riveting School Documentary
Christopher Stevens delivers a powerful review of the long-awaited return of 'Educating Yorkshire' on Channel 4, capturing the raw emotion, behavioural challenges, and inspirational teaching at Thornhill Academy in Dewsbury.
Trump defeats Haley in South Carolina Republican primary
Donald Trump defeats Nikki Haley in her home state primary, solidifying his path to the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Key results and analysis from the South Carolina showdown.
Teacher banned for life after using adult sites in lessons
A UK science teacher has been permanently banned from the classroom after a disciplinary panel found he accessed adult chat sites and viewed explicit images during lessons. Discover the full story of the professional misconduct hearing.
UK's "Outdated" Education System Needs Urgent Reform
Exclusive: Leading educators and business figures condemn the UK's outdated Victorian-era education model, demanding urgent modernisation to prepare students for the 21st century.
Government scraps physics GCSE and A-Level research project
Exclusive: The Department for Education has abruptly terminated a flagship research programme designed to revolutionise physics teaching, sparking outrage from academics and scientists.
Educating Yorkshire's Tourette's Breakthrough: Amy's Journey
The headteacher of Thornhill Community Academy reveals how the groundbreaking Educating Yorkshire episode transformed student Amy's life and raised unprecedented awareness for Tourette's syndrome.
Brian Oosthuysen: Visionary Drama Teacher Dies at 87
A tribute to the life and legacy of Brian Oosthuysen, the revolutionary drama teacher and author whose methods reshaped creative education in the UK and beyond.
NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help
A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.
Katrina's Legacy: How New Orleans Sacrificed Its Black Teachers
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, a devastating investigation reveals how the rebuilding of New Orleans' school system deliberately targeted and displaced the city's predominantly Black teaching force, entrenching deep educational inequalities that per
Educating Yorkshire's Mr Burton Banned from School
Matthew Burton, the beloved star of Channel 4's 'Educating Yorkshire', has been unexpectedly barred from entering the school that made him famous. Discover the full story behind the controversial decision that has left viewers stunned.
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