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Best Kids' Headphones 2024: Safe & Durable Picks

Discover our expert-tested selection of the safest and most durable headphones for children. Find the perfect pair for school, travel, and home use, with top picks for volume-limiting features and comfort.

Teacher Fired After Tying Toddler to Chair in Classroom

A preschool teacher in Virginia has been dismissed after video evidence emerged showing her tying a toddler to a chair. The distressing incident, captured on classroom cameras, has sparked outrage and an ongoing investigation.

UK Evacuates Critically Injured Gaza Children for NHS Care

In a landmark humanitarian effort, the UK government has granted emergency visas for dozens of severely wounded Palestinian children from Gaza to receive life-saving treatment in British NHS hospitals, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing conflic

Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

Gaza Children Arrive in UK for Life-Saving NHS Treatment

In a landmark humanitarian effort, the first cohort of children from war-torn Gaza has landed in the UK to receive life-saving medical care through the National Health Service, offering hope amidst the conflict.

Melbourne Hospital Panel Confronts War's Impact on Kids

A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.

Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation

A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.

Ofsted guidance links autistic pupils to extremism

A major row has erupted after Ofsted-backed training material suggested teachers look for 'fixations' in autistic pupils as a potential sign of terrorism. Charities and MPs condemn the guidance as 'dangerous' and 'discriminatory'.

Eton's ambitious plan to revolutionise children's homes

Exclusive investigation reveals how Eton College and other top boarding schools are partnering to revolutionise Britain's children's homes system, bringing academic excellence and pastoral care to vulnerable children.

Care Worker in Court Over 1.4M Child Abuse Images

A care worker faces serious charges after police allegedly discovered a cache of over 1.4 million indecent images, including 500,000 unique child abuse pictures. The mother of children in his care has spoken of her fury and trauma.

Terror Watchlist Man Worked at UK Islamic School

A man on the UK's terrorism watchlist was discovered working at an independent Islamic school in the Midlands, prompting a serious investigation into safeguarding failures and national security protocols.

FGM Warning: NHS Reports 41% Surge in UK Cases

Exclusive: New NHS figures reveal a dramatic 41% increase in Female Genital Mutilation cases in England. A leading safeguarding expert issues a chilling warning that this is just the 'tip of the iceberg' as thousands of girls remain at risk during the sum

Mum's school shoe experiment reveals painful truth

A mother's eye-opening experiment reveals the shocking physical toll of a school day on children's feet. Discover why experts are calling for urgent changes to school footwear policies.

Teacher injured in Southport attacks shunned by community

A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.

Charity Commission blocks MPs over child abuse probe

A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

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