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Record 130 children suspended daily for drugs and smoking

Shocking new figures reveal an unprecedented surge in school suspensions and expulsions linked to substance abuse, with a record 130 children suspended in just one day. Experts warn of a growing behavioural crisis in England's classrooms.

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

MPs Sound Alarm on England's 'Ghost Children' School Crisis

A damning report by the Education Committee warns of a 'persistent and damaging' school absence crisis in England, with over 100,000 'ghost children' missing most of their education. Chair Robin Walker MP calls for a 'step-change' in government response.

MPs: Government failing on school absence crisis

A cross-party committee of MPs warns of a 'persistent and damaging' school absence crisis in England, urging the government to implement a new strategic plan to tackle the issue 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.

Texas Boom Town Backlash: Cypress Revolts Against Construction

The Houston suburb of Cypress, once a quiet haven, is now the epicentre of a Texas-sized property boom. But as thousands of new homes sprout overnight, long-time locals are up in arms over crippling traffic, overcrowded schools, and the loss of their comm

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.

Ofsted: One in Three English Schools Fails on Reading

A damning Ofsted report reveals a literacy crisis in England's schools, with a third failing to teach reading effectively. Discover the regional disparities and the urgent call for a new national strategy.

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.

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.

School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice

Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.

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.

Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts

School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.

Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds

Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.

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