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UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
Minister 'forced to back medical support for trans pupils'
Exclusive: Former Education Minister Robin Walker reveals he was pressured to endorse medical interventions for questioning children without parental consent, sparking a major safeguarding row.
Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.
Labour's Legal Guarantee for Parents on School Curriculum
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils plan for legal 'parental guarantee' on school curriculum transparency, aiming to rebuild trust and drive up standards in education.
AI Tools Crippling University Learning and Teaching
Exclusive investigation reveals how generative AI is creating a 'cognitive crutch' for students and an 'arms race' for educators in UK universities, undermining the very foundations of higher education.
UK Art Teachers Divided by Generational Teaching Methods
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals a growing generational rift in UK art education. Discover how teaching methods, digital skills, and classroom dynamics are splitting staffrooms. Are you an art teacher? Share your story.
Duchess of Kent's secret decade as a Hull music teacher
For over a decade, the Duchess of Kent lived a remarkable double life, secretly teaching music to schoolchildren in Hull under the unassuming name 'Mrs Kent', shunning royal privilege for a humble classroom.
Gogglebox's Giles Wood Retires from Teaching After 30 Years
Beloved Gogglebox star Giles Wood has announced his retirement from teaching after three decades, leaving his prestigious post at a London independent school to focus on his television career and art.
Deputy Head Banned for Life Over Pupil Relationship
A deputy headteacher from Surrey has been handed a lifetime teaching ban after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a sixth-form student and sending explicit messages.
Maths teacher banned after relationship with student exposed
A maths teacher from a Northamptonshire secondary school has been dismissed after engaging in an improper relationship with a teenage student, leading to a professional conduct hearing and teaching ban.
AI Becomes 'Essential Life Skill' in UK Universities
Exclusive insights from UK educators reveal how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping university teaching, assessment, and the very skills students need for future careers.
UK Schools Ditch Carpet Time for Chairs and Increased Screen Use
A quiet revolution is sweeping UK primary schools as educators swap the traditional carpet for chairs and increased screen time, sparking a heated debate on modern teaching methods and child development.
Prince Harry's Critical Juncture: Continuing Diana's Legacy
Royal experts analyse Prince Harry's critical juncture as he strives to honour his mother's humanitarian work. A deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the Duke of Sussex.
Teachers demand urgent reform of 'toxic' Ofsted inspections
England's teaching unions launch a major campaign to overhaul the 'toxic' Ofsted inspection regime, citing immense pressure on staff and calling for a more supportive, collaborative system.
Educating Yorkshire Returns: A Riveting School Documentary
Christopher Stevens delivers a powerful review of the long-awaited return of 'Educating Yorkshire' on Channel 4, capturing the raw emotion, behavioural challenges, and inspirational teaching at Thornhill Academy in Dewsbury.
Teacher banned for life after using adult sites in lessons
A UK science teacher has been permanently banned from the classroom after a disciplinary panel found he accessed adult chat sites and viewed explicit images during lessons. Discover the full story of the professional misconduct hearing.
UK's "Outdated" Education System Needs Urgent Reform
Exclusive: Leading educators and business figures condemn the UK's outdated Victorian-era education model, demanding urgent modernisation to prepare students for the 21st century.
Government scraps physics GCSE and A-Level research project
Exclusive: The Department for Education has abruptly terminated a flagship research programme designed to revolutionise physics teaching, sparking outrage from academics and scientists.
Educating Yorkshire's Tourette's Breakthrough: Amy's Journey
The headteacher of Thornhill Community Academy reveals how the groundbreaking Educating Yorkshire episode transformed student Amy's life and raised unprecedented awareness for Tourette's syndrome.
Brian Oosthuysen: Visionary Drama Teacher Dies at 87
A tribute to the life and legacy of Brian Oosthuysen, the revolutionary drama teacher and author whose methods reshaped creative education in the UK and beyond.
NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help
A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.
Jade Goody's Grandson Freddy Brazier, 20, Expecting Baby
Freddy Brazier, the 20-year-old grandson of the late Jade Goody, is set to become a father as his model girlfriend is expecting their baby. The heartwarming news continues the legacy of the beloved reality star.
Charlie Woods Impresses at Junior Golf Championship
Charlie Woods, the 14-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, delivered a stunning performance at the Junior Players Championship, showcasing a talent that eerily echoes his father's legendary career.
Katrina's Legacy: How New Orleans Sacrificed Its Black Teachers
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, a devastating investigation reveals how the rebuilding of New Orleans' school system deliberately targeted and displaced the city's predominantly Black teaching force, entrenching deep educational inequalities that per
Thatcher's Legacy: How 1980s Policies Fuel UK's Political Chaos
A damning new analysis draws direct parallels between Margaret Thatcher's radical 1980s policies and Britain's current political fragmentation, economic instability, and constitutional crises.
University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry
The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.
Educating Yorkshire's Mr Burton Banned from School
Matthew Burton, the beloved star of Channel 4's 'Educating Yorkshire', has been unexpectedly barred from entering the school that made him famous. Discover the full story behind the controversial decision that has left viewers stunned.
Michael Jackson's Son Prince Reveals Heartbreak Over Legacy
Michael Jackson's eldest son Prince speaks candidly about growing up without his legendary father, the pressure of his inheritance, and why he won't pursue music in a revealing new interview.
Freddie Mercury's 'Son' Slams Bohemian Rhapsody Film
Exclusive interview reveals the man claiming to be Freddie Mercury's secret son condemns the Oscar-winning biopic as inaccurate and disrespectful to the Queen legend's true legacy.
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