School changes: uniform cap, free meals, phone ban and allergy law
From September, schools in England face new rules on uniforms, free school meals, mobile phones and allergy safety, including Benedict's Law.
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Children Walking to School Alone: Law Explained for 2026 Term
There is no legal minimum age for walking to school alone in the UK. Parents should use their judgement, follow school rules, and consider safety factors before deciding.
French High Schools Begin Phone Ban
France's high schools will ban mobile phones starting this September, fulfilling a key Macron campaign promise. The measure affects all students up to age 15 and aims to reduce screen time.
School uniform 'rule of three' comes into force in England
From September 1, 2026, state-funded schools in England can require a maximum of three branded uniform items, saving some families up to £50 per child.
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Boy, 10, walks all 42 SPFL stadiums in memory of late mum
Jacob McDonald, 10, from Dundee, is walking round all 42 SPFL stadiums to raise funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust after his mum Vivienne died of the condition when he was 18 months old.
GMB urges North Tyneside to bring school meals back in-house
The GMB has urged North Tyneside Council to restart its school meals service after a national report found most English secondary school menus breach health standards.
Online Exploitation: Warning Signs for Parents
Parents are urged to spot warning signs of online exploitation in children, as experts highlight sadistic abuse tactics and grooming patterns.
Council-shut Wirral library set to reopen after four years
Irby Library, closed since 2022, will reopen next spring after Wirral Council handed it to charity Pioneer People, which plans a mixed-use space with a second-hand shop.
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Disabled driver urges councils to widen London parking bays
A disabled driver has called on councils to widen parking bays after a motorist parked directly behind her van in London, leaving her unable to get inside her vehicle.
Liverpool teacher's 'inappropriate' emails with pupil probed
A Liverpool maths teacher exchanged 204 'inappropriate' and 'excessive' emails with a pupil, but was not banned from teaching by the TRA.
Three-quarters of secondary schools break healthy food rules
A Bite Back study of nearly 400 state secondaries found 76% served junk food too often, breaking school food standards, with crisps and chocolate sold in many.
Calls for parent guidance as children fear social media ban isolation
Teachers and experts urge support for families as Childline receives calls from children worried they will struggle to stay connected with friends after the under-16s social media ban.
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Exeter Uni accommodation shortage: students offered deferral
The University of Exeter has offered some students the option to defer their places until 2027 due to a shortage of student accommodation in the city.
Dolly Parton's Rotherham visit: first Imagination Library baby recalls
Emma Jarman, the first baby in Rotherham to receive an Imagination Library book from Dolly Parton in 2007, is now 18 and heading to university, as the scheme has since given 6.3m books across the UK.
Everton Women 2026-27 Preview: New Manager, New Attack
Everton begin the 2026-27 WSL season under new manager Scott Phelan with a favourable early fixture list and a rebuilt attack featuring Holly McNamara.
5 Exclusive UK Schools Archie and Lilibet Could Attend
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are enrolled in a UK school after returning from the US. Here are five exclusive Cotswolds private schools they might attend.
Prince George's Eton Place: No Special Treatment, Insider Says
Prince George will start at Eton College in September, having sat the same entrance exam as every other applicant, with no special treatment, a source told Vanity Fair.
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Cambuslang and Rutherglen groups in line for £2,570 grants
Four community groups in Cambuslang and Rutherglen are recommended for grants totalling £2,570, with final decisions due at a committee meeting on September 2.
Cardiff's academy revolution: Why staying is now the smart move
Cardiff City have broken four age records in a year as academy players now account for 33.5% of first-team minutes, the most in the top four flights, signalling a new pathway.
Kilmarnock teen breaks Scottish Advanced Higher record
Ethan Chan, a former Grange Academy pupil from Kilmarnock, has set a new Scottish record by achieving nine Advanced Higher passes in one sitting.
Van Halen Thesis Defended by Music Student at UK University
A UK university student has successfully defended a master's thesis on the music of Van Halen, arguing the band's work deserves serious academic study, contrary to 'Mickey Mouse' stereotypes.
Compulsory GCSE resits set students up to fail, study finds
A new study warns compulsory GCSE resits are setting students up to fail, with pass rates remaining low and little evidence of long-term benefit.
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Free school meals: new rules could help 500,000 more kids
From September, the £7,400 earnings threshold for Universal Credit claimants is removed, making 500,000 more children eligible for free school meals across the UK.
Parents fined over £1,000 after child misses school
Parents of a Haverfordwest High VC School pupil were ordered to pay £1,314 after their child failed to attend school regularly between January and February.
First 'parent strike' protests demand more support
Parents and children joined the first Parent Strike protests across the UK, calling for flexible working and six weeks of paternity leave at 90% pay.
Tameside awards £807k to 24 community projects
Tameside council has awarded £807,000 in Pride in Place grants to 24 community projects across seven towns, targeting areas outside Ashton and Hattersley.
Ghent Professors Challenge Arday's Plagiarism Accuser
Ghent University professors have publicly challenged the expertise of the accuser in the Jason Arday plagiarism case, questioning the validity of the allegations.
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40 children missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
Forty children who went missing from asylum hotels in the UK in 2023 have still not been found, according to official figures.
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