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.
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Assistant Principal Killed in Huddersfield School Shooting
A community is in mourning after a fatal shooting at North Huddersfield Trust School claimed the life of Assistant Principal Jamie Gorton. Police have launched a murder investigation following the shocking daylight attack.
Headmaster's zero-tolerance revolution transforms troubled school
An inside look at the radical discipline overhaul by Headmaster Gary Phillips at the David Young Academy in Leeds, turning a troubled institution into a beacon of order and high expectations.
7-Year-Old Handcuffed and Given Perp Walk Over Toy Gun
A Missouri mother demands justice after her seven-year-old son was handcuffed, subjected to a 'perp walk', and suspended from school for bringing a toy Nerf gun onto the playground. The shocking incident has sparked a national debate on police response in
TikTok shooting threat sparks school lockdown, student arrested
A student has been arrested after a shooting threat on TikTok prompted a full lockdown at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington. Police are investigating the social media menace that caused widespread panic.
Amazon's Genius School Shop Saves Parents A Fortune
Amazon Australia launches a dedicated Back-to-School hub, slashing the cost of uniforms, stationery, and tech essentials for parents facing rising education expenses.
Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
School's TV Prize Draw To Boost Pupil Attendance
A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.
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.
Headteachers forced to become school caretakers in funding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals England's headteachers are cleaning toilets, fixing boilers, and gardening as school funding hits an all-time low, creating a 'perfect storm' for the education system.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
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.
School's 'Squid Game' Singing Policy Sparks Outrage
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking disciplinary measures at a UK academy where tearful children face detention and public singing rituals compared to dystopian gameshow.
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.
Armed Student Triggers Lockdown at Colorado High School
A major security alert at Evergreen High School, Colorado, ended after an armed student was apprehended. The incident triggered a full lockdown and a massive police response, with no injuries reported.
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
Boris Johnson pressured over private office funding rules
Former PM Boris Johnson is under fire to clarify how his private office ensures compliance with strict political funding regulations amid growing transparency concerns.
Boy, 5, in coma with brain injury after Texas school incident
Kason Heniser, a five-year-old boy, is fighting for his life with a catastrophic brain injury after a shocking incident involving a staff member at his Texas elementary school. His family demands answers as the school district and police investigate.
Labour ends private school VAT breaks in education funding revolution
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Parents' 40-mile school run hell as councils pocket millions
Furious parents in the UK are being forced onto a 40-mile daily round trip after their children's school closed, while local councils sit on millions from sold-off school sites. Exclusive investigation.
Tesco's Back-to-School Price Cuts Help UK Families Save
Tesco launches major price reduction on school uniforms, lunchbox essentials and stationery, offering relief to families facing back-to-school financial pressure.
Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected
Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Texas Student's Skull Fractured in School Attack
Shocking details emerge from a brutal assault at a Texas middle school that left a 13-year-old boy with a fractured skull, prompting a police investigation and widespread outrage.
M&S School Jumper 11-Pack slashed to £22
Parents can make huge savings on school uniforms as Marks & Spencer launches an incredible deal on an 11-pack of mixed school jumpers, perfect for the new term.
Trump Administration Cuts Harvard Funding in Political Strike
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
Detroit School's Chick-fil-A Plan Sparks Community Fury
A Detroit Montessori academy faces backlash over plans to build a Chick-fil-A on campus, igniting a fierce debate about corporate influence in education and LGBTQ+ rights.
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