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Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Special needs school funding crisis deepens

English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.

School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Ex-Paratrooper on Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings

A former British soldier in his seventies stands trial for the murders of two men and attempted murders of four others on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in The Troubles.

Bloody Sunday Soldier Faces Trial 50 Years On

Fifty years after the Bloody Sunday massacre, a former British soldier, known only as Soldier F, stands trial for the murders of James Wray and William McKinney in Derry. The historic case reopens one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles.

Cameron's Historic Bloody Sunday Apology

Former Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a landmark apology for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings by British parachute regiment soldiers in Northern Ireland, acknowledging 'unjustified and unjustifiable' actions.

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

Mother pouts in mugshot after fatal teen crash

Marybeth Hastings, 44, displayed shocking indifference as she was charged over the horrific car crash that claimed the lives of two teenagers. New details emerge of her smirking and laughing with officers post-arrest.

Countryfile urges schools to install wildlife ponds for learning

Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.

75% of UK Muslim Mums Fear School Prejudice Over Faith

A shocking new report by MEND uncovers widespread anxiety among British Muslim parents, with 75% fearing their children will face prejudice in schools due to their faith. The study highlights urgent concerns over bullying, teacher understanding, and the n

Teacher calls boy 'future dictator' in political row

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after allegedly labelling a conservative-leaning student a 'future dictator' and criticising his political views in front of classmates, sparking outrage and a formal complaint from his parents.

Toxic Algae Closes Northern Ireland's Benone Beach

Northern Ireland's beloved Benone Beach has been temporarily closed due to a dangerous bloom of blue-green algae. Discover the health risks, official advice, and what visitors need to know about this environmental alert.

Katherine Ryan's 'Dangerous' School Choice For Son

Comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her unconventional parenting philosophy, defending her choice to prioritise real-world experience and resilience over sheltered private education for her son.

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