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Lesbian teacher fired over student conduct allegations

A Mississippi middle school teacher has been terminated following accusations of sexualising students and maintaining inappropriate relationships, sparking intense debate about educator conduct standards.

Violent Behaviour Crisis in Scottish Primary Schools

Exclusive investigation reveals escalating behavioural crisis in Scottish schools, with primary pupils displaying violence, swearing, and classroom disruptions that are pushing teachers to breaking point.

Top 30 State Secondary Schools Revealed for 2024

New government league tables expose the outstanding state secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE and A-Level results across England - discover if your local school made the cut.

Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.

Wigan teacher dismissal sparks safeguarding debate

A former Wigan teacher's controversial dismissal over safeguarding procedures raises important questions about staff welfare and school management practices across the UK education system.

UK schools cyber attack crisis revealed

Shocking new data exposes that nearly half of UK secondary schools have faced cyber attacks or data breaches in the past year, raising urgent concerns about student safety and educational continuity.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Special needs school funding crisis deepens

English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.

Teacher jailed for sexual assault on pupil

A supply teacher from Great Bardfield has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at a secondary school in Essex.

School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

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'.

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