Farage: Teachers 'Poisoning Kids', Strike Warning
New Prime Minister Nigel Farage launches explosive attack on teaching profession, claiming educators are indoctrinating children and warning of imminent industrial action in schools across Britain.
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Manchester faith schools investigated over admissions practices
Exclusive investigation reveals how Manchester's religious schools are being targeted by government inspectors over admissions practices, raising concerns about religious freedom in education.
California Governor Newsom pushes school mobile phone ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces sweeping mobile phone restrictions in schools, aiming to tackle classroom distractions and improve student wellbeing across the state.
Labour's education reforms face Blunkett warning
Former Education Secretary David Blunkett warns Labour's ambitious education reforms must withstand political pressure as Bridget Phillipson prepares sweeping changes to curriculum and school day.
Muslim boy given ham sandwich at primary school
A mother's fury erupts after her six-year-old son is served ham against religious beliefs at his Manchester primary school, sparking urgent policy review.
Labour to add 20% VAT to private school fees
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party confirms plans to add 20% VAT to private school fees, potentially costing families thousands in major education funding shake-up.
Tories: One Strike Knife Policy for Schools
Conservative Party announces radical zero-tolerance approach to knife crime in schools, with automatic expulsion for students caught carrying blades and mandatory police involvement.
Student suspended for wearing 'invisible earrings'
A 15-year-old student faces school suspension over allegedly wearing non-existent jewellery in what parents are calling 'absurd overreach' of uniform policy.
Girl, 13, suspended for four days over school skirt length
A teenage girl has been suspended from a UK secondary school for four days after teachers deemed her skirt 'too short', sparking debate over school uniform policies and student welfare.
Montana Brown blasts schools over 'inappropriate' pupil films
Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown has sparked controversy after criticising teachers for showing films containing adult themes to young pupils, including her own son.
Teachers face instant ban for student physical discipline
Exclusive: New government guidance empowers schools to instantly remove staff using physical force against students, marking a significant shift in classroom safeguarding policy.
UK schools cyber attack crisis revealed
Shocking new data exposes that nearly half of UK secondary schools have faced cyber attacks or data breaches in the past year, raising urgent concerns about student safety and educational continuity.
PSNI Alert: Northern Ireland Schools Security Warning
PSNI warns Northern Ireland schools about suspicious approaches following similar incidents in Galway and Mayo. Parents and staff urged to remain vigilant.
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.
Northern Ireland pupils forced to school in Republic
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
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.
Trump demands trade school grants restoration in Harvard speech
Former President Donald Trump demands restoration of trade school funding while blasting elite university endowments in explosive campaign address that could reshape UK skills policy.
SNP's transgender school guidance sparks safety fears
Explosive new Scottish government guidance reveals boys can access girls' facilities if they identify as female, prompting backlash from parents and campaigners.
Labour plans radical education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils Labour's ambitious plan to overhaul school curriculum, assessment methods, and classroom technology in preparation for government.
School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide
A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
Schools invest £50k in lockable phone pouches to ban distractions
Hundreds of UK schools are implementing lockable phone pouches in a major initiative to combat classroom distractions and improve student focus, with some institutions investing up to £50,000 in the technology.
Mum accuses school of bullying over daughter's uniform skirt
A mother accuses a secondary school of 'bullying' after her 11-year-old daughter was taken out of a lesson for her uniform skirt's length, despite it being the largest size available.
NSW Schools Ban ChatGPT After Student Misuse
Public schools in New South Wales have blocked access to the AI chatbot ChatGPT after students were caught using the technology to complete assignments and disrupt lessons, raising urgent questions about AI in education.
State education drive parents to private tutors
Exclusive investigation reveals how competitive state education is driving a tutoring boom, with parents spending thousands to secure places at top comprehensive schools.
Minister 'forced to back medical support for trans pupils'
Exclusive: Former Education Minister Robin Walker reveals he was pressured to endorse medical interventions for questioning children without parental consent, sparking a major safeguarding row.
School's 'dangerous' water bottle ban leaves mum furious
A UK mother is outraged after her son's school implemented a ban on students carrying their own water bottles between lessons, citing 'spillage risks' and demanding they use a single, fixed location for hydration instead.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools in education shake-up
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
School's Cheese Crackers Ban Sparks Mum's Outrage
A mother is left furious after her son's school implements a blanket ban on cheese crackers, citing severe allergies. The controversial policy has ignited a fierce debate on balancing safety with practicality in UK schools.
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
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