Ofsted: 39,200 children missing from education is a scandal
Ofsted's chief inspector warns of an attendance 'scandal' as 39,200 children vanish from school rolls. The 20% rise sparks fears of future unemployment and crime. Read the full report.
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Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Ofsted: Social Media Chipping Away at Children's Attention
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
Farage makes £140k from Cameo as constituents furious
Reform MP Nigel Farage earned £140,000 from Cameo videos while speaking just 22 times in Parliament. Clacton constituents express outrage over his absence. Read the full investigation.
US theme parks invest millions to boost falling attendance
As US consumer confidence hits a seven-month low, theme parks are betting big on immersive new roller coasters and major franchise tie-ins to revitalise attendance. Discover the multi-million dollar strategy.
DWP urged to add mobility to Attendance Allowance
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
State Pensioners: Check Your Eligibility for Extra Benefits
Millions of UK State Pensioners may be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra support. Discover over a dozen discounts and benefits you could claim, from Council Tax help to free TV licences.
School swaps truancy fines for parent awareness courses
A North London primary school has dramatically improved attendance by replacing penalty notices with educational sessions for parents. Discover how this empathetic approach is transforming school absence.
Free Beer Fails to Fill Rice Stadium for Rival Game
Rice University offered free beer to boost attendance for its football rivalry game against North Texas. Discover why the promotion fell flat despite the lure of free Busch.
Rice University offers free beer to students
Rice University is using free beer, ice cream, and cash vouchers to lure students to a crucial football game against North Texas before the Thanksgiving break. Discover the creative tactics being deployed.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
FAA Bonus Scheme Excludes Thousands of Controllers
Only 776 air traffic controllers will receive a $10,000 bonus for working unpaid during the US government shutdown, leaving thousands out. Discover the fallout from the controversial policy.
Three-quarters of parents allow school 'duvet days'
New survey reveals 75% of British parents let children skip school for mental health breaks, challenging traditional attendance views. Discover the changing attitudes.
DWP warns older people over payment changes
The DWP urges over 1.7 million Attendance Allowance claimants to report key life changes or risk benefit reductions. Learn which changes must be reported immediately.
Parents give kids six mental health days off school
New UK research reveals parents prioritise children's mental wellbeing over school attendance, granting an average of six mental health days annually. Discover the impact on education.
2 Changes That Could Increase Your Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance claimants over state pension age are urged to report two key changes that could increase their weekly payment to £110.40. Learn how to claim more.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
Labour to scrap Ofsted single-word ratings in education shakeup
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to replace controversial one-word Ofsted judgments with comprehensive report cards in Labour's first term.
State Pension Boost: 3 Conditions for Extra £407 Weekly
Discover how certain health conditions could significantly increase your State Pension payments, with some retirees eligible for over £400 per week through Attendance Allowance.
Bangor nursery closed after safety failures expose children to risk
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
Headteachers consider strikes after Ofsted court loss
England's headteachers' union is escalating towards potential strike action after a High Court judge dismissed their legal challenge against Ofsted's controversial one-word grading system.
Headteachers threaten strikes over Ofsted report cards
England's headteachers are considering unprecedented strike action as they declare war on Ofsted's controversial new 'one-word' grading system, warning it could devastate staff mental health and school standards.
Headteachers strike over Ofsted inspections in historic move
School leaders across England are taking historic industrial action against Ofsted, demanding urgent reforms to the inspection system they call 'unfair and damaging' to education.
School's Nazi lessons spark government investigation
Exclusive investigation reveals a Derby secondary school's controversial 'extremism lessons' where students were made to simulate Nazi rallies and create propaganda posters, prompting urgent government review.
Disgraced MP Gareth Ward Guilty of Sexual Assault
Former Conservative MP Gareth Ward convicted of brutal sexual assaults against two men while serving in public office. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked Westminster.
DNA evidence challenge rocks Charlie Kirk's Utah event
A Turning Point USA event in Salt Lake City turned explosive when an audience member challenged Charlie Kirk with DNA proof contradicting his claims about Donald Trump's rally attendance.
Ex-DfE boss reveals government pressure on Ofsted
Exclusive: Jonathan Slater reveals how ministers pushed for favourable school ratings amid pandemic chaos in shocking Whitehall revelations.
Labour's Powell demands action on school absence crisis
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell launches blistering critique of government failure to address soaring school absences, calling for immediate intervention to prevent 'lost generation' of students.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical education reforms including Ofsted replacement and VAT on private schools to fund state education boost.
Messi Transforms MLS: Record Viewership and Attendance
Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS has sparked a television revolution, with Apple TV viewership soaring and stadium attendance breaking records across the United States.
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