Survey: 30% of secondary pupils say they are unmotivated
A new DfE survey reveals rising pupil apathy in UK secondary schools, with stark gaps by gender and income. Discover the findings and the government's response.
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SEND Crisis: Treasury Must Fund Support for Children
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson must secure Treasury funding to rescue SEND support system. Thousands of children with special needs face exclusion without urgent intervention.
Labour's £6bn SEND funding crisis sparks outcry
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces backlash over a £6 billion special needs funding black hole, with teaching unions threatening national strikes. Discover the full story.
17 Sent Off in Bolivian Football Brawl, Police Use Tear Gas
Chaos erupted after a Copa Bolivia match as a mass brawl led to 17 dismissals and police intervention with tear gas. Discover the shocking details and fallout.
Government faces £6bn Send funding crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists Send reforms benefit children, not save money, amid £6bn funding shortfall concerns. Discover the government's plan.
Coroner: Diagnosis delays not factor in boy's death
A coroner concludes delays in Riley Townsend's autism assessment did not contribute to his tragic death. Read the full inquest findings and the family's long quest for support.
500,000 Teachers Could Strike Over School Funding Cuts
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Teachers Union Threatens Strikes Over School Budget
Britain's National Education Union threatens strike action after Chancellor's Budget provides no extra school funding, risking £400 per pupil cuts. Read the full analysis.
Schools face 4.9% funding cut risk over SEND costs
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
Budget warning: 1.7% school funding cut over SEND costs
Union leaders warn of catastrophic 1.7% real-term funding drop for mainstream schools as government absorbs SEND costs. The OBR reveals a £6.3bn fiscal risk.
Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event
Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.
Tory Cuts Leave Councils as 'Social Care Factories'
Labour's municipal reforms face an uphill battle against a decade of Conservative cuts that gutted local services. Can councils move beyond crisis management?
SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
Toddler Slapped by Childcare Worker, Mother Demands Justice
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
Tice: Children wearing ear defenders in school 'insane'
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice sparks controversy by calling children wearing ear defenders 'insane' and claiming neurodiverse conditions are overdiagnosed.
Anna Maxwell Martin: SATs harm special needs children
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
SEND system faces collapse as demand surges
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Keira Knightley's candid dyslexia revelation
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley reveals her lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how she overcame challenges to build a successful acting career while raising awareness about learning differences.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
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.
Eamonn Holmes' rage over special needs support
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes launches emotional attack on special needs support system while battling chronic pain and mobility issues in candid television moment.
Greg Rutherford's wife on neurodivergent son's school days
Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.
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.
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