School Staff Shortages Harm Education & Safety
A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.
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Government faces £6bn Send funding crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists Send reforms benefit children, not save money, amid £6bn funding shortfall concerns. Discover the government's plan.
Melbourne school stabbing: 8-year-old boy attacked
An eight-year-old boy was brutally stabbed at a primary school in Melbourne. Police are questioning an 11-year-old. Follow for live updates.
Boy, 11, questioned over school stabbing in Melbourne
An 11-year-old boy has been questioned by police after an alleged stabbing at Brentwood Park Primary School that left an eight-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tynemouth school closes over critical threat
Kings Priory School in Tynemouth closed suddenly on 24th November 2025 due to a potential critical threat. Police are investigating malicious communications. Follow for live updates.
Boy injured after school ceiling collapses in California
An eight-year-old boy was hospitalised with a concussion after an outdoor amphitheater ceiling collapsed at his elementary school. Read the full story on the incident and the school's response.
Teenager with knife tasered at Sydney high school
Terrified students barricaded in classrooms after a 15-year-old armed with a large knife sparked a major police response at North Sydney Boys High School. Read the full details.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Florida teen shot dead after school hallway bump
A 15-year-old high school student has been fatally shot by a classmate following an accidental hallway bump in a shocking incident that has left a Florida community in mourning and raised urgent questions about school safety.
England's Curriculum Shakeup: 10 Key Reforms Revealed
The long-awaited National Curriculum review reveals sweeping reforms focusing on AI literacy, mental health, and core knowledge - discover how England's classrooms are set to transform.
Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested
Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.
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.
Manchester primary school lockdown after police discovery
A Manchester primary school was plunged into lockdown after police discovered a suspicious item on school grounds, prompting a major emergency response and road closures.
Headteachers threaten strikes over Ofsted report cards
England's headteachers are considering unprecedented strike action as they declare war on Ofsted's controversial new 'one-word' grading system, warning it could devastate staff mental health and school standards.
Llanelli school closes over concrete safety crisis
Dafen CP School in Llanelli becomes latest victim of RAAC concrete scandal as emergency closure leaves parents scrambling for alternatives amid safety fears.
Single Science GCSE plan fails amid teacher shortage
Ministers' controversial plan to replace triple science with a single GCSE qualification is failing as schools struggle with severe teacher shortages, unions warn.
Nashville shooter targeted school for Christian ties
Exclusive investigation reveals Audrey Hale specifically targeted The Covenant School for its Christian affiliation, with police confirming the shooting was calculated and premeditated.
Teen hero stops armed intruder at school dance
An 18-year-old student became an unexpected hero when he confronted and disarmed a gunman who opened fire at his school's homecoming dance in Pennsylvania.
Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
Michigan father threatens school shooting over bullying
A Michigan father faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' an elementary school following bullying incidents involving his son, prompting immediate police intervention.
Gout Gout breaks 30-year school sprint record
Westminster School's sprint sensation Gout Gout breaks 30-year record in emotional final school race, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most promising young athletes.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
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.
GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
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.
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.
Royal Ballet School Abandons Centuries-Old Training Rules
The prestigious Royal Ballet School announces radical reforms to its training methods, abandoning rigid traditions to create more resilient and versatile dancers for the 21st century.
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.
Labour's education reforms face Blunkett warning
Former Education Secretary David Blunkett warns Labour's ambitious education reforms must withstand political pressure as Bridget Phillipson prepares sweeping changes to curriculum and school day.
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.
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