Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
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US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
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.
Radical Plan: Make Cooking Core in Primary Schools
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
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Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
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.
Primary school crisis as kids lack basic skills
Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.
The Serious Case for Children's Play: Why It Matters
New research reveals play is fundamental to children's wellbeing and development, yet it's increasingly undervalued in modern society. Experts demand serious policy changes.
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.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
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.
Free breakfasts for all primary pupils under Labour
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces revolutionary free breakfast scheme for every primary school in England, aiming to boost learning and tackle food poverty.
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.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
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.
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.
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.
Labour to expand free school meals to all primary pupils
Exclusive: Labour's ambitious scheme to extend free school meals to all primary school children and expand nursery provision could benefit nearly a million additional youngsters across England.
Ofsted chief under fire over home education abuse claims
Sir Martyn Oliver faces backlash from home-educating families and MPs after suggesting home schooling could conceal child abuse, prompting calls for more sensitive language from the schools watchdog.
Labour pledges Sure Start revival to tackle child poverty
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson announces major expansion of early years support as Labour prepares to overhaul Department for Education priorities
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