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.
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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.
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Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.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.
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.
Police officer's sex admission in Claudia Lawrence case
A serving police officer faces gross misconduct charges after admitting he would have sexual relations with a key suspect in the Claudia Lawrence disappearance case, exposing troubling conduct within the investigation.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
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.
PE teacher banned over fake rugby career claims
A physical education teacher's fabricated professional rugby career unraveled when colleagues discovered his elaborate deception about playing for top clubs.
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.
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.
Police face misconduct hearing over Kelly Faiers death probe
Two police officers from Avon and Somerset face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures in investigating the death of Kelly Faiers, who was found with fatal injuries in 2021.
Royal Navy officer faces misconduct allegations after police probe
A senior Royal Navy officer is under investigation for alleged gross misconduct following a criminal probe that saw three police officers disciplined for their handling of the case.
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.
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.
Teacher wins £140K in harassment case over sick leave
A dedicated teacher has won a substantial £140,000 settlement after facing workplace harassment from council officials who questioned her legitimate sick leave following major surgery.
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.
Police officer guilty in 'daft cow' bus arrest misconduct case
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after being recorded calling a mother a 'daft cow' during a controversial bus arrest in south London. The disciplinary panel heard disturbing details of the incident that has
Over 100 police officers barred or sacked in misconduct crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how police forces across England and Wales are removing officers involved in serious misconduct, with domestic abuse and sexual offences among top concerns.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Education Secretary
Labour MP Bridget Phillipson takes charge of education department as new government begins sweeping reforms. Discover what this means for UK schools and universities.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
SNP Education Secretary faces fire over misleading school stats
Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth faces mounting pressure after admitting to providing inaccurate statistics about school closures in Aberdeen, sparking opposition calls for greater transparency in government data.
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