Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Category : Search result: UK education safeguarding
Scottish primary school pupils in record Prevent referrals
Exclusive figures reveal record numbers of Scottish primary school pupils are being flagged to Prevent, the UK's counter-terrorism scheme, raising serious concerns about safeguarding and early intervention strategies.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
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.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
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.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Ballarat Grammar halts new boarders over safety concerns
Exclusive: Victoria's Education Regulator intervenes as prestigious Ballarat Grammar School faces multiple child safety concerns, suspending new boarding placements immediately.
School safety fears over refugee camp proximity
Furious parents demand action as children face 'unacceptable risks' near controversial refugee accommodation site. Council insists pupil welfare remains 'absolute priority' despite mounting concerns.
70 pupils withdrawn over migrant classes in primary school
Furious parents have removed dozens of children from a primary school after discovering their classrooms are being used to teach adult migrants English during school hours, raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Teacher's depraved final note after schoolgirl abuse
A disgraced teacher who took his own life after being accused of abusing schoolgirls left a deeply disturbing final message, revealing his twisted mindset in a case that has horrified the community.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
School investigated over staff Facebook post targeting student
Whitehorse Middle School in Madison under investigation after staff member's alleged Facebook post singled out student with disabilities, sparking outrage and raising serious safeguarding concerns.
UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Southport killer was 'sinister' pupil, says ex-headteacher
Exclusive: The headteacher who taught Southport killer Barlow recalls his disturbing behaviour as a pupil, revealing staff felt a 'sense of dread' about him years before the tragic knife attacks that shocked the nation.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
Teacher banned over 'honour killings' lesson controversy
A UK teacher has been prohibited from the classroom following a controversial religious studies lesson about 'honour' killings that left students distressed and prompted safeguarding concerns.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further Education
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.
Convicted paedophile worked in London school
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender gained employment at a Westminster primary school, raising serious questions about child protection protocols and background check systems.
A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System
The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.
Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
Teacher banned after inappropriate relationship with pupil
A female science teacher has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to an improper relationship with a teenage student at her school, sparking serious safeguarding concerns.
Catholic teacher jailed for grooming pupils
A trusted Catholic school teacher from Essex has been sentenced to six years in prison after systematically grooming and sexually assaulting multiple pupils, with the judge condemning his 'calculated abuse of power'.
Teacher jailed for 14 years over schoolboy sexual assaults
Former teacher Matthew Smith, 38, has been sentenced to 14 years for systematic sexual assaults on vulnerable students at prestigious London school over ten-year period.
Teacher guilty of abusing 18 girls at residential school
A convicted teacher faces extended prison time after being found guilty of sexually abusing 18 former students at a residential school in a shocking case that spanned years.
Headteacher investigated over pupil breasts incident on trip
A secondary school headteacher faces serious allegations after claims emerged that a pupil's breasts were touched during an overseas trip. The school has launched an immediate investigation into the safeguarding concerns.
School bans '67' slang over inappropriate meaning
A British secondary school has prohibited students from using the slang term '67' after discovering its sexual connotation, sparking debate about language policing in education.
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