Gaza lecturer's day: internet cuts, power outages, tent life
Mahmoud Seydam, a university lecturer in Gaza, describes his daily struggle to teach online amid internet cuts, power outages, and life in a tent.
Category : Education
Strike suspended at Liverpool school in academy row
Teachers at St Anthony of Padua Primary School in Mossley Hill have suspended strike action after constructive talks, though the dispute over the Archdiocese of Liverpool's academy plans remains unresolved.
Vocational GCSEs not 'dumbing down', says Education Secretary
Lucy Powell defends new vocational GCSEs for 14-year-olds, available from September 2029, insisting they are not 'dumbing down' the system.
Ear defenders in school 'insane', says Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice
Richard Tice criticised after saying ear defenders in class are 'insane' and claiming neurodiverse conditions are overdiagnosed amid Send funding crisis.
Gen Z first generation to be less cognitively developed than parents, claims neuroscientist
Jared Cooney Horvath argues screen-based learning has halted generational cognitive gains, with IQ scores declining worldwide since 2010.
Swansea school pupil dies suddenly, support offered
Morriston Comprehensive School in Swansea has confirmed the death of a Year 11 pupil earlier this month, with trained staff supporting students.
Vocational GCSEs for 14-year-olds in England announced
Teenagers in England will be able to study new vocational GCSEs from September 2029, with employers asked to provide 200,000 extra work experience placements.
Stirling creche service earns top marks from inspectors
Stirling Council's Creche Play and Out of School Care service scored 'Very Good' ratings from the Care Inspectorate after an unannounced June inspection.
School's no-touching rule criticised after high-five detentions
Philip Morant School in Colchester faces backlash over a no-physical-contact rule, with pupils reportedly given detentions for high-fives and hugs since term started.
La Liga's Academy Plan to Keep Spain Winning
La Liga launched a youth academy optimisation plan in 2015 to sustain Spain's football success. The National Academies Plan, presented in 2022, focuses on five key areas and long-term player development.
Arsenal's Max Dowman loan move not ruled out despite rapid rise
Arsenal could loan Max Dowman in the second half of the season if a suitable club is found, with Mikel Arteta saying the decision will be evaluated every six months.
O'Neill admits Celtic failed to replace Engels' power
Martin O'Neill has confessed Celtic failed to land a replacement for Arne Engels, whose £22m sale to West Ham left the Hoops lacking running power in midfield.
Radcliffe Primary School lockdown after nearby incident
Radcliffe Primary School was placed into temporary lockdown with children kept indoors following a nearby incident, with a message issued to parents.
Teen blocked from Spanish A-Level despite top GCSE grade
Finley Lamb, 17, from Wirral, received a Grade 9 in Spanish GCSE but was denied an A-Level place at Birkenhead Sixth Form College after failing maths, despite having autism, severe scoliosis, and brain abnormalities.
Labour accused of misleading voters over 6,500 teachers pledge
Teaching unions accuse the Government of misleading the public over its pledge to recruit 6,500 extra teachers, warning schools face a crisis.
Fast Track to Nursing course launches at Forth Valley College
A new Fast Track to Nursing course has started at Forth Valley College Stirling Campus, supported by a pioneering NHS partnership aiming to improve healthcare across the community.
Deep-fried food banned in school dinner overhaul
Deep-fried food will be banned under new school dinner rules in England, the biggest shake-up in over a decade, as ministers target obesity and tooth decay.
Parents fined £640 for Disney trip say it was worth it
A couple fined £640 for taking their children to Disney World during term time say the penalty was worth it, as the trip saved them around £9,000 compared to holiday prices.
Strict new school food standards announced for England
Schools in England must cut sweetened desserts, restrict sugary and deep-fried foods, and add more wholegrains under new food standards. All pupils on universal credit now qualify for free school meals.
Knowsley education lead explains lack of A-level centre
Knowsley's education lead says there is no demand for an A-level centre in the borough, which has been without one since 2017, as students travel elsewhere for sixth form.
Swinney and SNP blamed for decline in Scotland's education
Acting Scottish Labour leader Jackie Baillie says the SNP has allowed a steep decline in Scotland's education system, citing new PISA scores showing Scottish pupils lagging behind England.
Schools to cut sweet desserts under new food standards
Schools must limit sweetened baked desserts and sugary drinks under new food standards, the first in over a decade, to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Quarter of school staff in buildings with asbestos, damp and mould
A GMB union survey of over 4,500 school support staff found almost a quarter work in buildings with asbestos problems, damp and mould, and more than half with leaky roofs.
Student suspended over coffee challenges school policy
A schoolgirl was suspended for bringing coffee to class, but her family questions the policy's legality, citing a lack of public consultation.
NI schools must let girls wear trousers from next year
Northern Ireland schools must give girls the option to wear trousers from next year, including for PE and games, under revised guidelines announced by Education Minister Paul Givan.
Tech teacher warns algorithms rewiring children's brains
Lee Parkinson MBE warns short-form screen algorithms are rewiring children's brains, making classroom learning feel slow and un-gamified, as pupils struggle to focus.
Birkenhead school 'needs attention' in several areas, Ofsted finds
Ofsted's report card for Woodlands Primary School in Birkenhead grades most aspects as 'needs attention', with pupils' attainment in reading and writing below national averages.
Andy Burnham urged to revive EMA-style student allowance scheme
TUC boss Paul Nowak urges Andy Burnham to revive Education Maintenance Allowance, axed by Tories, calling it a 'hammer blow' for low-income students.
Why Prince George Won't Be Allowed in One Eton House
Prince George started at Eton on September 8, but one boarding house, College, is reserved for King's Scholars who pass an extra test, so he'll live in Manor House.
Simple textile trick to keep bedrooms dust-free
Removing rugs, throws and other fabric items from your bedroom for a week or two can significantly cut dust levels, according to an expert from Bensons for Beds.
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