Robinson: Marshall an inspiration for Aberdeen academy stars
Stephen Robinson says Findlay Marshall should inspire Aberdeen's academy prospects after the midfielder secured a top-team spot, with Andrew Fasanya and Cooper Masson also given chances.
Category : Education
Monkseaton closure pushes school deficits to £14m
Monkseaton High School's £8.57m deficit pushes North Tyneside's projected school deficits to £14.43m across 23 schools, council reports show.
Butter Trick Makes Microwave Rice Taste Rich and Delicious
Adding a spoonful of butter to microwave rice eliminates the plasticky taste and delivers a rich, decadent flavour, according to food experts at Food Republic.
Nursery lunch box policy banning white bread and raisins sparks anger
Busy Otters pre-school in Devon has sparked anger with a 'safer eating policy' banning white bread, treats and requiring fruit and veg to be cut in specific ways, including raisins halved.
Joe Lycett gives away 500 pints, hails pubs as 'one of the best'
Joe Lycett is giving away 500 pints at 30 UK pubs this Friday, calling locals 'one of the best things' about Britain as he champions community spirit.
RCT council may build Llanilid school itself instead of Persimmon
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is exploring building the new primary school at the former opencast coal site in Llanilid itself, rather than Persimmon, following recent discussions.
Camden tops London school absence rates at 7.56%
Camden has the highest school absence rate in London at 7.56%, new data shows. The capital's overall absence rate has fallen to 6.04%, but severe absenteeism has risen slightly.
NAHT Cymru ballots for strike after Welsh pay talks collapse
NAHT Cymru is formally balloting members for strike action after talks with the Welsh Government broke down over a 'bitterly disappointing' 3.5% pay offer.
Parents: Ysgol Meidrim closure vote 'incredibly emotional'
Parents of pupils at Ysgol Meidrim in Carmarthenshire said the run-up to the October 14 vote on the school's future has been an 'incredibly emotional and uncertain time'.
Carmarthenshire councillors vote to close two schools
Carmarthenshire councillors have voted to close Ysgol Meidrim and Ysgol Y Fro at the end of December, with more closures proposed.
Brooklyn Preschool's Pleated Uniforms Go Viral
Ms Lam Montessori teachers went viral for wearing pleated uniforms resembling Issey Miyake. The head of school reveals they're by Yamasaki Takashi.
Boy who spent five years in hospital starts school
Theo Chatham, who had over 200 operations and spent five years in hospital, has started primary school—a milestone his parents thought might never happen.
Foster carer numbers drop 12% as government targets 30s and 40s
Government appeals to adults in their 30s and 40s to foster, as approved carer numbers fall 12% since 2019. Coram research suggests potential interest is higher.
Black music events 'cancelled or shut down' more than white-led
Black music events are cancelled, restricted or shut down at higher rates than white-led events, costing the music scene up to £141 million a year, a report found.
New mum says 'midwives commented how cosy' baby was in swaddle
Love to Dream launches a hazel Swaddle Up in its Halloween collection. Parents praise the £29.99 swaddle, with one mum saying midwives commented on how cosy her baby looked.
Burnham's wife considered fostering as she backs new campaign
Marie-France van Heel, wife of PM Andy Burnham, said she considered fostering as she launched a campaign to recruit 10,000 new foster carers by the end of Parliament.
Netherley primary in special measures after Ofsted report
Netherley Park Primary School has been placed in special measures after an Ofsted inspection found fighting, bullying and poor attendance.
Welsh teacher faces panel over emails to pupil
Patrick Devine, a Welsh teacher, faces a professional standards panel over hundreds of 'inappropriate and excessive' emails sent to a GCSE pupil, including calling her 'bach' and saying he loved her personality.
Death in Paradise Gets First International Adaptation in Croatia
Death in Paradise is getting its first international adaptation, set on the Croatian island of Brac and titled Ubojstvo u raju, with a new detective and local police team.
Newport primary school placed in special measures
St Joseph's RC Primary in Newport has been placed in Estyn special measures after inspectors found inconsistent teaching and frequent low-level classroom disruption.
New North Tyneside training centre opens to tackle skills gaps
MTC Training Tyneside opens at Cobalt Park to support 40+ apprentices in year one, tackling skills shortages and boosting engineering talent for North East employers.
Humza Yousaf to give masterclasses at Edinburgh University
Former first minister Humza Yousaf will give two masterclasses at Edinburgh University's Common Ground programme, helping students debate beliefs in a polarised political landscape.
Milestone for Cardiff and Vale College's £119m campuses
Cardiff and Vale College's new £119m campuses in Barry and at Cardiff Airport reach topping out, set to open in September 2027.
Mary Berry's easy one-tin chicken traybake is a busy weeknight winner
Mary Berry's one-tin chicken, fennel and sweet potato traybake is 'easy to put together' and 'very tasty', ideal for hectic weeknights.
Tablet teaching making children short-sighted, experts warn
A letter signed by 150 clinicians warns school screen use is harming children's eyesight and language skills, with short-sightedness more than doubling since the 1960s.
Vogue Williams: digital calendar plan after parenting logistics struggle
Vogue Williams says managing family logistics is the hardest part of parenting four children, and hopes a new digital calendar will help her, Spencer Matthews and their nanny coordinate schedules.
New apprenticeship lets you earn while learning to be an Early Years Teacher
The new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship lets people without a degree earn while they learn and gain Early Years Teacher Status, with rising demand already seen in Hertfordshire.
Baking soda hack for soft, fluffy bed sheets
Add half a cup of baking soda to the washing machine drum to soften bed sheets, according to cleaning expert Chantel Mila.
Australian universities in crisis: strikes and cuts disrupt students
A University of Melbourne student describes how a national strike and teaching ban, alongside fee hikes and staff casualisation, have thrown assessments and grades into uncertainty, reflecting a broader crisis in Australian tertiary education.
HSC English 2026: Students tackle 'human strength and vulnerability'
Tens of thousands of NSW year 12 students sat the first HSC exam, tackling a question on human strength and vulnerability. Students from Canley Vale high school shared their experiences.
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