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VAT on Private School Fees: New Government Plan Set to Shake Up Education Sector

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.

UK Schools Under Siege: Ransomware Attacks Cripple Education and Threaten Children's Data

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Brighter Futures: How Green-Thumb Learning is Boosting Pupil Wellbeing and Academic Results

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

Pupils in Tears as School Implements 'Prison-Like' Regime with Strict New Rules | UK Education News

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

Physics Teacher Crisis: One in Four English Schools Without Specialist

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

School's Natural Oasis: Magazine's Bold Call for Wildlife Ponds in Every Playground

Countryfile urges schools to install wildlife ponds for learning

Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.

Exclusive: 3 in 4 Muslim Mothers Fear Backlash Over Faith in UK Schools, Groundbreaking Study Reveals

75% of UK Muslim Mums Fear School Prejudice Over Faith

A shocking new report by MEND uncovers widespread anxiety among British Muslim parents, with 75% fearing their children will face prejudice in schools due to their faith. The study highlights urgent concerns over bullying, teacher understanding, and the n

Florida Teacher Brands 11-Year-Old Boy 'Dictator' in Classroom Political Row | Daily Mail

Teacher calls boy 'future dictator' in political row

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after allegedly labelling a conservative-leaning student a 'future dictator' and criticising his political views in front of classmates, sparking outrage and a formal complaint from his parents.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Scraps VAT on Private Schools in Major First Budget Move

Reeves scraps VAT exemption for private schools

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her opening move by ending VAT exemption for private schools, a key Labour pledge to fund state education. The Treasury confirms the change will proceed despite sector warnings.

Louisiana's Ten Commandments School Law Blocked by Federal Court in Major First Amendment Ruling

Federal Court Blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments School Law

A US federal court has temporarily blocked Louisiana's controversial law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, citing 'significant Establishment Clause concerns' and potential violation of the First Amendment.

Texas Public Schools Ordered to Display Ten Commandments in Historic Ruling | The Guardian

Court Orders Ten Commandments in Texas Schools

A federal appeals court has mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in all Texas public school classrooms, igniting a fierce national debate on religious freedom, education, and the First Amendment.

Rachel Reeves Rules Out VAT Hike on Private School Fees in Major Pledge to Parents

Reeves Rules Out VAT on Private School Fees

In a significant pre-election promise, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has explicitly committed to not extending VAT to private school fees, offering certainty to families and the education sector.

Katherine Ryan's Bold Parenting: Why She'd Send Her Son to a 'Dangerous' State School

Katherine Ryan's 'Dangerous' School Choice For Son

Comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her unconventional parenting philosophy, defending her choice to prioritise real-world experience and resilience over sheltered private education for her son.

Mississippi's DEI Ban: Public Schools and Universities Forced to Dismantle Diversity Initiatives

Mississippi Enforces Sweeping DEI Ban in Public Education

A sweeping new law in Mississippi has outlawed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in all public educational institutions, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and racial equality in the state's classrooms and campuses.

New School Uniform Rules Spark Fury: Parents Face £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays

New School Rules: £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays

Parents across England are up in arms as new government guidance threatens fines of up to £2,500 for taking children on holiday during term time. The stricter rules, which come into effect from September, grant heads more power to clamp down on absences.

Tennessee Republicans Push Controversial Bill to Ban Google Maps in Schools Over Alleged 'Liberal Bias'

Tennessee GOP Bill Seeks to Ban Google Maps in Schools

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have proposed a bill to prohibit the use of Google Maps in public schools, citing concerns over 'liberal bias' in its algorithms. Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could hinder education.

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