Four Camden schools face closure amid falling pupil numbers
Camden Council is considering closing four schools in north London due to falling pupil numbers, part of a wider crisis affecting the capital.
Category : Education
Parents heartbroken by proposal to close Gateshead SEN units
Parents of children with additional needs are 'heartbroken' over a proposal to close three ARMS provisions at Bede Primary School in Gateshead, with a consultation running until November 12.
Consultation on Gateshead school SEND unit future
A public consultation has been launched on the future of Bede Community Primary School's ARMS provision, which supports children with additional needs in a mainstream setting.
Middlesbrough, Hounslow, Bradford toughest for kids
Middlesbrough, Hounslow and Bradford are the toughest places for children to grow up in England, a Children's Commissioner report finds, warning of a 'state of emergency'.
One in three UK small business owners work second jobs
A new report reveals one in three UK small business owners works a second job, with many earning below the Living Wage and lacking mentors.
Edinburgh University boss could earn £545k before leaving
University of Edinburgh Principal Sir Peter Mathieson could earn around £545,280 before tax by January 2028, as staff face potential job losses amid a £140m savings drive.
Merseyside's top GCSE schools 2026: Blue Coat leads
The Blue Coat School tops Merseyside's GCSE rankings with an average Attainment 8 score of 7.86, followed by Wirral Grammar School for Girls at 7.09.
Labour SEND overhaul risks abandoning vulnerable children, critics warn
Campaigners and teaching unions warn Labour's SEND reforms could worsen the crisis, leave vulnerable children 'abandoned' and see specialist schools close without adequate support.
Driving test waits lowest since November 2024
DVSA data shows average driving test waiting times in Great Britain fell to 19.7 weeks in September 2026, the lowest since November 2024, with pass rates above 50% for 10 months.
North Tyneside school shake-up: One year of closures and U-turns
A year on from North Tyneside Council's radical school reorganisation plan, Monkseaton Middle is saved, Hazlewood faces a fresh closure consultation, and mergers proceed.
Delta Goodrem in tears after Strictly tribute from hosts
Delta Goodrem broke down in tears watching Strictly Come Dancing after hosts paid tribute to her following her injury-enforced absence from Icons Week.
RCT children in care numbers fall to 581
The number of children in care in Rhondda Cynon Taf has fallen from 632 in June 2024 to 581 in March 2026, with 27% placed outside the county.
Gowerton School £47m rebuild approved despite block calls
Swansea Council has approved a £47.2 million plan to replace all three blocks at Gowerton School with one new building, despite calls to retain the former grammar school block.
Wirral primary school with 19 pupils faces closure consultation
Millfields Church of England Primary School in Eastham has just 19 pupils and faces a proposed closure consultation by Wirral Council due to financial and Ofsted concerns.
Swansea open land approved for 350-place special school
Swansea Council has approved the use of open land in Morriston for a new 350-place special school, Ysgol Calon Lan, despite eight objections, to replace two existing schools.
North East schools among worst for unauthorised absences
Department for Education data reveals two North East schools rank among England's top 20 for unauthorised absences, with nearly 12 million days missed nationally.
Bend shooting: victim Rhoam Summer, 5, named
Rhoam Summer, five, has been named as the youngest victim of the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend, Oregon, which left four people dead.
Parents urged to tweak bedtime ahead of clocks changing
Parents are advised to shift children's bedtimes 10 minutes later each night from this weekend to ease the October 25 clock change, says baby and child consultant Andrea Grace.
Ofsted reports: Greater Manchester schools verdicts October
Ofsted has published new inspection reports for 15 Greater Manchester schools in October, with two told they require 'urgent improvement' in key areas.
Three Liverpool schools among worst for unauthorised absences
Three Liverpool secondary schools feature in the top 20 for unauthorised absences in England, with nearly 12 million school days missed nationally last autumn and spring.
Electric mop vs traditional mop: which one wins?
An electric mop beat a traditional mop and bucket in a hands-on comparison, drying floors in 15 minutes versus 40 and separating clean from dirty water.
Broad Green dinner lady retires after 50 years at school
Helen Peet, 75, retired last year after 50 years at Dixon's Academy Broad Green, known as the 'Old Swan Legend' for her support of pupils.
Schools could teach children how to stop life-threatening bleeding
MP Neil Shastri-Hurst's bill would add severe bleeding training to school lifesaving lessons, warning a person can bleed out in four minutes before an ambulance arrives.
Parents describe 'chaos' after Amble school evacuated over threat
Parents tell of 'absolute chaos' after Coquet Community School in Amble was evacuated following a 'malicious communications' report, later deemed a hoax by police.
Brewers sweep Dodgers, reach first World Series since 1982
Milwaukee swept Los Angeles in the NLCS, ending the Dodgers' season and advancing to their first World Series since 1982.
Teacher who sent pupil 989 emails escapes teaching ban
A teacher who exchanged nearly 1,000 emails with a pupil, including late-night messages, has been found unprofessional but can continue teaching.
Princess Kate launches nature project for early years development
The Princess of Wales has commissioned a new research project exploring how nature can support social and emotional development in babies and young children, launching it in Cornwall.
Oracy joins curriculum: Jenkins backs Powell's speaking skills focus
Education secretary Lucy Powell wants radical curriculum reform to prioritise verbal fluency and practical skills over desktop working, as Simon Jenkins argues speaking is the fourth R.
Wirral primary with 19 pupils faces closure consultation
Millfields CE Primary School in Eastham, Wirral, with just 19 pupils, may close. Wirral Council has approved a public consultation on the closure, citing unsustainable finances with a projected deficit of £2,449,537 by 2030/31.
Lucy Powell's GCSE overhaul faces backlash: 'children will be the losers'
Education Secretary Lucy Powell's curriculum reforms, including making oracy equal to reading and writing, have been criticised by Tory spokesman Laura Trott and professor Alan Smithers, who said 'hope won't get pupils through exams'.
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