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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.

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.

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.

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.

Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

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.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

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.

Teacher finds live snake in pupil's lunchbox

A UK primary school teacher was left stunned after discovering a live corn snake inside a child's lunchbox. The reptile, now named 'Slithers', has been safely rehomed.

Teacher of the Year dodges prison for pupil sex acts

A former 'Teacher of the Year' has avoided a prison sentence after being convicted of engaging in illicit sexual acts with a student inside her classroom, in a case that has shocked the educational community.

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