Ministers dismiss calls for four-day school week
The Government has dismissed a petition signed by over 125,000 people calling for a four-day school week, stating it would undermine learning and strain families. Read the minister's full response.
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Beloved Science Teacher Killed by Intruder with Long Record
Zoe Welsh, a 57-year-old teacher, was murdered in her Raleigh home. Suspect Ryan Camacho, with 24 prior arrests, faces charges. Read the full story.
MPs Debate Four-Day School Week Petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis. The government has firmly rejected the proposal.
MPs debate four-day school week petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week in England. The government has rejected the idea, citing impacts on parents and the economy.
Irish teacher, 29, dies unexpectedly in Australia
Sarah Halpenny, a 29-year-old Irish teacher working in Melbourne, has died unexpectedly. A fundraiser has raised nearly €170k to bring her home. Tributes pour in.
Teacher's 'unwanted gifts' TikTok divides parents
A teacher's viral TikTok listing three Christmas presents she'd rather not receive from pupils has ignited a fierce debate, with some branding her 'ungrateful'. Discover the full story and the divided reaction.
Aldi's £3.50 School Uniform Bundle Returns in January
Aldi is bringing back its budget-friendly school uniform bundle for just £3.50 from January 4th. The offer includes polo shirts and trousers, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Shop now before stocks run out!
Teacher dismissed after OnlyFans account discovered
A teacher at a school for autism was dismissed after setting up an OnlyFans account offering explicit services. Read the full investigation details and panel findings here.
Teacher's alleged knife attack on school principal over contract
A Melbourne teacher allegedly launched a frenzied knife attack on his principal after his contract wasn't renewed. Read the shocking court details of the school stabbing.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Proposed for England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
NEU to ballot members for strikes over teacher pay
Britain's National Education Union announces strike ballot for 2025 after Budget fails to address school funding crisis. Half a million teachers could walk out over 'unfunded' pay offer.
Teacher Aoife Bird dies day after newborn baby daughter
Heartbreaking tributes pour in for school teacher Aoife Bird who died from sudden illness just one day after her newborn baby. Read the full story.
Private school scandal over 'odd' student spreadsheet
Somerville House faces backlash after staff spreadsheet describing pupils as 'odd' and 'rude' was leaked. Education Minister condemns school's failure. Read the full investigation.
Teacher sacked over school trip joke dies tragically
John Wright, 54, was dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College for alleged inappropriate comments made during a school exchange trip. The physics teacher later took his own life, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about safeg
Teacher dies after Marlborough College sacking over Malaysia trip
Physics teacher John Wright took his own life after being dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College following allegations of inappropriate conduct during a school exchange to Malaysia.
Cairns teacher sacked over explicit student messages
Exclusive investigation reveals how St Augustine's College teacher Harrison Foresto was dismissed after sending inappropriate photos and messages to a student, rocking the prestigious Cairns school community.
Teacher shot by six-year-old pupil: Heroic survival story
First-grade educator Abigail Zwerner shows extraordinary courage after being critically wounded by a six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School. The shocking incident has sparked nationwide debates on school safety and firearms access.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old gets $40M settlement
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old pupil, receives $40 million settlement after suing school officials for negligence in firearm safety.
6-year-old shoots teacher in Virginia elementary school
A six-year-old pupil has been charged after intentionally shooting his first-grade teacher during a lesson at Richneck Elementary School, leaving the educator with life-threatening injuries.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
School lockdown after pupil shows staff concerning phone image
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
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.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old: Bodycam footage reveals classroom horror
Shocking bodycam video shows the moment a Virginia teacher was shot by a six-year-old student, with educators hailed as heroes for their swift response during the classroom emergency.
Teacher shot by student sues school over ignored warnings
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, files groundbreaking lawsuit against school officials alleging deliberate indifference to warning signs before the classroom shooting.
War hero teacher faces jail over student relationship
A former soldier who retrained as a teacher after being injured in Afghanistan faces prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old pupil at the prestigious school where he taught.
Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows
A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations
Beloved teacher dies suddenly - tributes pour in
The education community is mourning the sudden death of dedicated teacher Katie Mellor, remembered as an 'absolute ray of sunshine' by devastated colleagues and students.
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