SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
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Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Creative Toys Boost Child Development More Than Screens
New research shows traditional creative toys significantly enhance children's cognitive development, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills compared to digital devices.
Jean Finlayson: BBC's Pioneering Female Reporter Dies at 95
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jean Finlayson, the pioneering Scottish journalist who became one of the BBC's first female television reporters and inspired generations of women in broadcasting.
Essential Toys & Gifts for Newborns and Babies 2025
Discover the top-rated toys and thoughtful gifts that support developmental milestones for babies from birth to 12 months. Expert recommendations for UK parents.
DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer
The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.
Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86
Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.
Tech pioneer Steward Brand's tugboat home raided by police
Steward Brand, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog, faces investigation as authorities execute surprise raid on his iconic historic tugboat residence in San Francisco Bay.
Soft Cell's Dave Ball, Synth Pioneer, Dies at 67
Remembering Dave Ball, the pioneering synth musician who co-created Soft Cell's iconic sound and helped define 80s electronic music with timeless hits like 'Tainted Love'.
Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer
New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.
Shirley Abicair, zither star and TV pioneer, dies at 98
Remembering Shirley Abicair, the Australian entertainer who charmed 1950s Britain with her zither and became a beloved children's television pioneer.
Black Friday 2025: Best Toniebox Deals & Savings
Discover the best Black Friday 2025 deals on Tonieboxes and audio characters. Our complete guide reveals where to find massive savings on this award-winning screen-free entertainment system for children.
Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Children's attention spans plummet in shocking new study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Utah exposes how modern children struggle with attention and memory tasks that previous generations found easy, raising alarms about educational development.
Ultimate Gift Guide for 7-Year-Olds
Discover the most exciting and educational gift ideas for seven-year-old children, from STEM toys to creative kits and outdoor adventures.
Exam Time Allowances for Neurodivergent Students Scrutinised
New research reveals concerning disparities in how schools grant additional exam time to students with ADHD and autism, raising questions about educational equity across the UK.
Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79
Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.
AI Teachers Transform UK Classrooms with Microsoft & OpenAI
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-powered teaching assistants are transforming UK classrooms, raising questions about the future of education and teacher roles.
Ultimate Gift Guide for 1-Year-Olds: 2024 Edition
Discover the perfect presents for one-year-olds with our expert-curated gift guide featuring developmental toys, sensory experiences, and memorable keepsakes.
Digital Divide: Poor Kids Struggle with Online Learning
New research reveals alarming educational inequality as disadvantaged pupils face significant barriers accessing online education during school closures.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
UK Schools Face Deepening Educational Divide, Poll Reveals
Exclusive Sutton Trust research uncovers alarming disparities in educational support during critical school years, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their wealthier peers.
Poor children three times more likely to get suspended
Shocking new research reveals a stark educational divide in England, with disadvantaged pupils facing dramatically higher suspension rates than their wealthier peers.
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.
School Kenya trip costs more than family holiday for seven
A British mother's astonishment as her son's school expedition to Kenya is priced higher than an entire family vacation, sparking debate about educational trip costs and family budgeting.
Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91
Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.
Children's book mistakenly flagged as pornography in UK schools
A major educational publisher faces backlash after automated filters flagged a children's book as 'pornography,' blocking access on library platforms and igniting debate about digital censorship in schools.
Teen drowns in River Taff after jump dare
A coroner's court hears the heartbreaking details of 15-year-old Dylan Rhys's death after he jumped into the River Taff following encouragement from friends, raising serious questions about support for children with additional needs.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism diagnosis and calls for urgent improvements to the UK's special educational needs system in powerful BBC Panorama interview.
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