Survey: 30% of secondary pupils say they are unmotivated
A new DfE survey reveals rising pupil apathy in UK secondary schools, with stark gaps by gender and income. Discover the findings and the government's response.
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Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
Parents sue school over 6-year-old's sexual assault
A North Carolina family is suing a school district, alleging it failed to protect their 6-year-old son from repeated sexual assault by a classmate. Learn more about the case.
Teen dies after falling ill on school bus in Fife
A 15-year-old boy has died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are treating the death as unexplained. Read the latest updates.
50 Pupils Escape Nigerian School Kidnapping
Fifty students have escaped a mass kidnapping at a Nigerian school, but 253 children and 12 staff remain hostages. Pope appeals for their release. Read the latest.
Child, 5, found near highway after school exit
Parents demand safety overhaul after their 5-year-old son walked out of his Valencia school, ending up alone near a busy highway. The family's nanny made the shocking discovery.
1 in 10 schools confiscate phones, survey finds
A Department for Education survey reveals just 9% of secondary schools require phone hand-in, challenging claims of widespread bans. Discover the data driving the legal challenge.
Teacher reports 6-year-old for 'inappropriate touching' in Greece
An art teacher in Greece files a police complaint against a six-year-old pupil, alleging inappropriate touching. The case sparks an investigation and teacher transfer.
Manchester schools on lockdown in police incident
At least two primary schools in Manchester have entered lockdown following a police operation to protect pupils. Follow for live updates on this developing story.
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.
School lockdown after pupil shows staff concerning phone image
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
Scottish teachers issued protective gear amid violence crisis
Shocking revelations emerge as Scottish teaching staff are issued protective equipment following dramatic increase in violent incidents from pupils across schools.
School safety fears over refugee camp proximity
Furious parents demand action as children face 'unacceptable risks' near controversial refugee accommodation site. Council insists pupil welfare remains 'absolute priority' despite mounting concerns.
Stephen King's 'Apt Pupil' Gets Chilling TV Adaptation
The master of horror's controversial 1982 novella about a teenage boy's dark obsession with a Nazi war criminal is being developed for television, promising to deliver King's most psychologically terrifying story to the small screen.
Southport killer was 'sinister' pupil, says ex-headteacher
Exclusive: The headteacher who taught Southport killer Barlow recalls his disturbing behaviour as a pupil, revealing staff felt a 'sense of dread' about him years before the tragic knife attacks that shocked the nation.
Teacher banned for life over Muslim pupil comments
A UK teacher has been permanently barred from the profession after making inappropriate comments about a Muslim student's appearance and referencing Iran's strict dress code laws during a classroom discussion.
Sydney Islamic School evacuated after bomb threat hoax
Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney's Greenacre was thrust into chaos as students and staff were evacuated following a chilling bomb threat, now confirmed as a malicious hoax by NSW Police.
Elite Sydney school rocked by historic sex abuse scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking claims of sexual assault at prestigious Kambala school in 1990s, as former student Nicholas Stavropoulos breaks decades of silence about alleged attack by older students.
Teacher banned after inappropriate relationship with pupil
A female science teacher has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to an improper relationship with a teenage student at her school, sparking serious safeguarding concerns.
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.
Headteacher investigated over pupil breasts incident on trip
A secondary school headteacher faces serious allegations after claims emerged that a pupil's breasts were touched during an overseas trip. The school has launched an immediate investigation into the safeguarding concerns.
Colorado school shooting: Teen gunman identified
Shocking details emerge as 17-year-old Matthew Silverstone is identified as the perpetrator of the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado, leaving community in trauma and raising urgent questions about school safety.
Two primary school pupils die hours apart in South Yorkshire
A South Yorkshire primary school community is in mourning after two young pupils passed away unexpectedly within hours of each other, prompting an outpouring of grief and support.
Mississippi High School Shooting: Student Opens Fire
Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.
Teddington School Lockdown: Police Investigate Mystery Incident
Exclusive details emerge as Richmond School faces emergency lockdown with heavy police presence. Authorities remain tight-lipped about the mysterious circumstances that prompted the major security response.
School imposes £120 fines for persistently late children
A primary school in Bicester introduces controversial £120 penalties for parents whose children are repeatedly late, sparking debate about parenting responsibility and school discipline policies.
Wisconsin High School Shooting Leaves Two Teens Dead
A devastating school shooting at Barron High School leaves two teenagers dead and a community in mourning as authorities investigate the tragic incident that unfolded on campus.
School's e-pass toilet system sparks student fury
A secondary school in Bury faces backlash after implementing a digital pass system limiting students' toilet breaks, raising concerns about health and privacy.
School bus driver forces pupil to walk 5 miles alone
A primary school child was abandoned miles from home after a bus driver refused to let them board, raising serious safeguarding concerns for parents across the UK.
School toilet refusal leaves teen humiliated in class
A teenage student's humiliating experience after being refused toilet access during class sparks national debate on school bathroom policies and student welfare in UK schools.
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