Scottish education crisis: Phillipson slams SNP mismanagement
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches scathing attack on SNP's record in Scotland, accusing nationalists of failing students and teachers amid growing educational disparities.
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Ministers face rebellion over special needs funding crisis
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
Mum Revolutionises Homeschooling Using AI Technology
A UK mother shares her groundbreaking approach to homeschooling using AI tools like ChatGPT for lesson planning, marking, and creating personalised curricula for her three children.
6 Must-Have New Kids' Games for 2024
Discover the hottest new board and card games for children this year. Our curated list features the top 6 family-friendly games that promise laughter, learning, and unforgettable bonding moments away from screens.
AI Toys: The Revolution Reshaping British Childhood
Discover how AI-powered toys are transforming British childhoods, from personalised learning companions to ethical concerns about data privacy and development.
MPs: Special Needs Referrals Surge is 'Unsustainable'
Exclusive: A dramatic rise in special educational needs and ADHD assessments is placing an 'unsustainable' strain on the UK's education and health systems, with MPs warning of a mounting crisis.
SEND Education Crisis: UK Councils Warn of System Collapse
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Mother's School System Battle For Autistic Son
A mother's explosive account reveals how the UK education system failed her autistic son, leading her to take drastic action. Discover the bureaucratic nightmare facing families with SEND children.
AI Becomes 'Essential Life Skill' in UK Universities
Exclusive insights from UK educators reveal how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping university teaching, assessment, and the very skills students need for future careers.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
IFS: Labour's special needs reform 'not fit for purpose'
A bombshell report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes critical flaws in Labour's proposed special needs reforms, warning of a deepening crisis in SEND funding and a potential postcode lottery for vulnerable children across the UK.
Pupils hacking school IT systems for fun, watchdog warns
Schoolchildren across the UK are bypassing weak cybersecurity measures to change grades, access sensitive data, and disrupt lessons, prompting a major alert from the UK's data watchdog.
Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp
A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.
School fines mum £120 for son's Egypt term-time holiday
A mother from Bury is outraged after her son's school issued a £120 fine for a family holiday to Egypt during term time. The school's 'zero tolerance' policy on absences has sparked a fierce debate on parental rights and educational authority.
Amazon's Kids Tablet Hits Lowest UK Price Ever!
Parents, don't miss out! The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is now at its cheapest price, packed with parental controls, a robust case, and a 2-year guarantee. Perfect for learning and play.
UK's "Outdated" Education System Needs Urgent Reform
Exclusive: Leading educators and business figures condemn the UK's outdated Victorian-era education model, demanding urgent modernisation to prepare students for the 21st century.
Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Amazon Kids Kindle slashed to £54.99 in huge sale
Parents, don't miss out! Amazon's brilliant Kids Kindle is now on sale for just £54.99, slashing £45 off the RRP. This child-friendly e-reader comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, a protective case, and a year of Amazon Kids+ packed with books.
Minister Stephen Kinnock Faces High Court Election Challenge
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock is embroiled in a High Court battle as a voter challenges the legitimacy of his election, citing his ministerial residence. The case could set a major constitutional precedent.
Holyrood Crisis: Patrick Harvie Faces No-Confidence Vote
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie is facing a dramatic no-confidence vote at Holyrood after failing to meet a crucial deadline for updating Scotland's crumbling building standards, sparking a major political crisis for the SNP-Green government.
UK's Most and Least Deprived Areas Revealed in New Index
Exclusive analysis of the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation reveals the UK's most affluent and most deprived neighbourhoods, highlighting a dramatic postcode lottery in living standards across England.
Australia's Wealth Gap Widens in New Damning Report
A damning new report reveals Australia's wealth gap is widening at an alarming rate, with executive pay soaring while worker wages stagnate. Discover the stark realities of the nation's cost-of-living crisis.
Urgent recall: lethal baby sleeping bags pose suffocation risk
Parents issued critical safety notice as UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards recalls infant sleeping bags over immediate suffocation and entanglement hazards. Essential guidance for child safety.
Scotland's Trading Standards Crisis: Under 250 Officers Left
Exclusive investigation reveals Scotland's consumer protection system is in catastrophic decline, with trading standards officers stretched to breaking point and enforcement actions plummeting.
Helen Mirren: 'I was underestimated for my looks'
Screen legend Dame Helen Mirren opens up about overcoming early career prejudice due to her striking beauty, sharing how she turned underestimation into her greatest strength in a candid new interview.
UK Parents & Teachers: Share Your AI Classroom Experiences
Exclusive insights from British parents and educators reveal the real-world impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in schools. Discover the promises, the pitfalls, and the profound changes shaping the future of learning.
Funeral director kept baby's body in living room for years
A funeral director in Hull has been struck off after an investigation revealed he kept a baby's body in his living room for two years and stored a bouncer in a coffin. Read the shocking details of the misconduct hearing.
Police officer's Nazi salute and shooting sparks investigation
A Victoria Police officer is under investigation after allegedly performing a Nazi salute and firing a rifle in a residential street in Porepunkah. The off-duty constable's shocking actions, captured on video, have prompted an urgent probe by Professional
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