Teacher banned for throwing pupil through doorway
A Devon teacher has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after assaulting a pupil and throwing him into a playground. Read the full investigation details.
Category : Search result: teaching standards
£500m a year spent teaching English to UK pupils
Shocking figures reveal the UK spends nearly half a billion pounds annually on English language support in schools. Discover the scale of the challenge and its impact on education funding.
Teacher banned for 'satanic' Islam remarks and far-right views
Patrick Lawler, 62, struck off indefinitely for gross misconduct after promoting conspiracy theories and using abusive language towards pupils. Read the full investigation.
Why 'six-seven' and silly trends matter in UK classrooms
Educators argue that embracing harmless pupil crazes like 'six-seven' builds trust and aids social development. Discover why playfulness is key to learning.
Teachers defend 'six-seven' craze as vital for pupil development
Educators argue that playful trends like the 'six-seven' phrase are crucial for social bonding and learning, not a decline in logic. Discover why harmless humour is essential in the classroom.
Obituary: Joanna Ross, pioneering SEND teacher, dies aged 70
Tributes are paid to Joanna Ross, a Pearson Teaching Award winner whose dedication to special needs education and inclusive school design left a lasting legacy in London. Read her inspiring story.
Tributes paid to dedicated SEND teacher Joanna Ross
The education community mourns Joanna Ross, a Pearson award-winning teacher renowned for her pioneering work in special needs education at a north London school. Discover her inspiring legacy.
Farmers fear being undercut by new Labour welfare rules
Labour's proposed ban on colony cages and farrowing crates raises fears British farmers will be undercut by cheaper imports from countries where such methods remain legal. Industry leaders demand core import standards.
Teaching assistant barred for post-school drink and drugs drive
A Swansea teaching assistant has been banned from the profession after a drink and drugs binge following the school day. Read the full story of the misconduct hearing.
Teaching Assistant Struck Off for Post-School Drink and Drugs Bender
A Swansea teaching assistant has been barred from the classroom after a drink and drugs binge. Jessica Picton was caught driving under the influence just hours after leaving work. Read the full report.
Teacher banned over hundreds of stolen bank card details
A maths teacher has been barred from the classroom indefinitely after being caught with hundreds of stolen bank card details. Read the full report on the professional misconduct hearing.
Swansea TA drove under influence after school
A Swansea teaching assistant was caught driving under the influence of cocaine, cannabis and alcohol less than two hours after finishing work. Discover the full story and the professional consequences she now faces.
Teacher's dance school closed after cancer lie scandal exposed
A former teacher struck off for faking cancer and her own death has cancelled her children's dance classes after being unmasked. Read the full investigation into the safeguarding failure.
Teacher guilty of misconduct after paedophile conviction
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for sex with schoolboys, found guilty of bringing teaching into disrepute. Misconduct panel to decide on being struck off for good.
Trump Repeals Biden-Era Car Fuel Efficiency Rules
President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars. Critics warn it will increase emissions and costs. Read the full analysis.
Teacher banned after escort double life exposed
A primary school teacher has been barred for five years after her secret life as a high-end escort was revealed. Sex workers discuss the hidden world of educators in the industry.
School closes for funeral after teaching assistant's death
Rhyl High School will close on December 12 for the funeral of teaching assistant Angela Shellis, 45, whose son has been charged with her murder. Read the full story.
Education Pioneer Phil Taylor Dies at 78
Tributes pour in for Professor Phil Taylor, the visionary educator who transformed teaching methods and inspired generations. Discover his remarkable journey and enduring impact on UK education.
Teacher banned for life over child abuse images
Disgraced teacher Joshua Pope has been banned from teaching for life after being found with nearly 800 indecent images of children. He claimed he viewed the content 'out of boredom'.
Alternative school transforms student after 50 suspensions
Britnie Magnani went from 50 school suspensions to studying a diploma after finding support at Melbourne's Pavilion School, highlighting the power of trauma-informed education for at-risk youth.
Teacher sacked after 8 days for being drunk
A teacher has been banned from the profession after being dismissed for turning up drunk to a Leicestershire college on two consecutive days, leaving pupils asking staff 'is he drunk?'. Read the full story.
Educationist Peter Griffiths dies aged 86
Tributes paid to Peter Griffiths, the teacher turned award-winning TV producer who shaped educational programming. Discover his remarkable legacy in teaching and television.
University lecturers using AI due to funding pressures
UK university lecturers are increasingly using AI for course creation amid zero-hours contracts and lack of government investment. Discover how this impacts education quality.
Pope Leo's decree reaffirms one spouse for life
The Vatican issues a new decree, signed by Pope Leo, reinforcing the Catholic Church's teaching on lifelong marriage with one spouse. Read the full story.
Leeds maternity probe into 'normal birth' ideology
An NHS trust's pursuit of 'normal birth' is under investigation after a decade-long policy coincided with soaring infant mortality rates. Health Secretary calls it a 'national shame'.
Teacher who faked cancer and death still tutors kids
Lara Simpson, struck off for faking terminal cancer and death, continues teaching dance to young children. Investigation reveals shocking deception details.
Mum wins lottery for third time in lucky streak
A teaching assistant and mum-of-four from Castle Bromwich has won a major People's Postcode Lottery prize for an incredible third time. Discover her amazing story.
Teacher banned for drinking gin at school
A primary school headteacher has been prohibited from teaching after being caught with alcohol on school premises. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
Minister tells teachers to 'whinge more' over workload
Home Office minister Jess Phillips tells teachers they should 'whinge more' about excessive workload, praising their efforts while cautioning against strikes. Read the full story.
Florida's new standards criticised for Red Scare revisionism
Florida's new social studies standards face criticism for rehabilitating McCarthyism. Mitzi Trumbo, daughter of blacklisted screenwriter, condemns rewriting history. Read the full story.
Page 1 of 4