£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
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30 Best Gifts for Kids Under 5: Parent-Tested Ideas
Discover 30 fantastic gift ideas for children under five, carefully selected by parents and family members. From educational toys to creative playsets, find the perfect present for your little one.
Budget warning: 1.7% school funding cut over SEND costs
Union leaders warn of catastrophic 1.7% real-term funding drop for mainstream schools as government absorbs SEND costs. The OBR reveals a £6.3bn fiscal risk.
Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event
Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.
Educationist Peter Griffiths dies aged 86
Tributes paid to Peter Griffiths, the teacher turned award-winning TV producer who shaped educational programming. Discover his remarkable legacy in teaching and television.
SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
Anna Maxwell Martin: SATs harm special needs children
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
Best Gifts for Six-Year-Olds in 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to gifts for six-year-olds, featuring toys, games and crafts tested by children. Find perfect presents that encourage learning and imaginative play.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
SEND system faces collapse as demand surges
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
30,000 Australian vocational qualifications cancelled
At least 30,000 graduates lose qualifications as Australian regulator cracks down on dodgy vocational training providers. Learn how to protect yourself from education scams.
All-Boys Catholic School To Admit Girls After 60 Years
Jesuit High School in Sacramento will welcome female students in 2027 despite alumni protests and million-dollar donation offers to maintain tradition. Read the full story.
Arts education gets major boost in English schools
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
Prince William awards MBE to Holocaust education chief
Karen Pollock receives MBE honour from Prince William at Clarence House for her decades of dedication to Holocaust education across Britain
23,000 empty classrooms in England as birth rates plummet
A dramatic decline in birth rates has left England with thousands of empty school classrooms, forcing local councils to make difficult decisions about educational provision and taxpayer funding.
Best Educational Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
V-Levels: New vocational rivals to A-Levels
Discover how new advanced vocational qualifications are set to transform Britain's education landscape, offering students genuine alternatives to traditional A-Levels.
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