Teachers at two Manchester primary schools strike over violent incidents, including a child firing an imitation firearm and knives being brought into classrooms. Staff report assaults and a climate of fear.
Armed officers and riot vans responded to two schools in Plymouth after reports of a person with a knife. Pupils were told to remain on site as police secured the area.
Mason Neal, 11, passed away in hospital after taking unwell in Staxigoe. His mother Lucy pays tribute to her 'loving, caring and bright' son as a fundraiser exceeds £13,000.
Mason Neal, 11, passed away on New Year's Day 2026. His mother Lucy pays tribute to her 'loving, caring and bright' son as a fundraiser exceeds £13,000. Read the full story.
A Berkshire teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' trend promotes mindless behaviour. He urges students to question why they follow trends, fostering hope through kindness, not social media profits.
A Berkshire teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' trend promotes mindless behaviour. He urges critical thinking over blind social media imitation. Read his full letter.
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.
A mother is 'itching' to confront her child's school after her six-year-old was cast as 'the Innkeeper's wife'. The festive row has sparked a fierce debate online about casual sexism in education.
A Swansea teaching assistant has been barred from the classroom after a drink and drugs binge. Jessica Picton was caught driving under the influence just hours after leaving work. Read the full report.
Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, has died at 83. Her innovative drama work and poetry left a lasting legacy in Kent and Sussex education.
The cause of death for nine-year-old Aria Thorpe has been confirmed as a single stab wound. A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with her murder. Read the latest on this heartbreaking case.
Police have taped off Cecil Street near Holy Trinity Primary School in Bury. Pupils told to stay away as emergency services respond to an incident. Follow live updates.
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!
An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a school bus roof was torn off hitting a low bridge in Lancashire. Around 30 children assessed. Read the full details.
Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, read a festive tale to pupils at Judith Kerr Primary School in Herne Hill during a historic state visit. Discover the heartwarming details of this diplomatic event.
A Queensland primary school has hired a security guard after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted outside the campus. Police confirm the child and woman were known to each other.
A North Carolina family is suing a school district for over $25,000, alleging it failed to protect their 6-year-old son from repeated sexual assault by a classmate, despite reports to staff.
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.
An 11-year-old boy will not face prosecution for an alleged stabbing at a Melbourne primary school due to Victoria's age of criminal responsibility. Discover the full story and its implications.
An eight-year-old boy was brutally stabbed at a primary school in Melbourne. Police are questioning an 11-year-old. Follow for live updates.
An 11-year-old boy has been questioned by police after an alleged stabbing at Brentwood Park Primary School that left an eight-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries.
A UK mum devised a clever plan using food colouring and edible glitter to prove her daughter's lunch was being stolen at school. Discover the creative solution that went viral.
Sir Keir Starmer said sorry to a teacher after encouraging pupils to do the viral '6-7' meme during a school visit. Discover the full story behind the classroom distraction.
PM Keir Starmer revealed unexpected charm during a Peterborough school visit, joining pupils in a viral TikTok trend and getting playfully reprimanded by a teacher. Discover the human side of politics.
Cauldeen Primary School in Inverness cancels its Christmas performance following a wave of racist online abuse. Police are investigating the threatening communications.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was playfully reprimanded by a teacher after joining pupils in the viral '6-7 trend' during a school visit. Read the full story of the light-hearted moment.
A grizzly bear has attacked a group of primary school students and teachers, leaving 11 injured and two fighting for their lives. Follow for live updates.
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
Two children were injured after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run outside St Bernard's Primary School in North Belfast. Police are appealing for information.
Remembering Howel Jones, a dedicated teacher, Methodist preacher, and Liberal Democrat councillor who served his community for decades. Discover his remarkable life story.