Teacher ban correction: pupil was former student
A clarification corrects an earlier report: the 16-year-old pupil in a teacher ban case was actually a former pupil at the school.
Category : Education
Burnham mulls cutting EU student fees to £9,535 in 'madness' plan
Andy Burnham is considering EU demands to cut tuition fees for EU students in the UK from £38,000 to £9,535, a plan a Conservative minister called 'madness'.
Jo Frost urges parents to teach kids key skills before school
Supernanny Jo Frost warns parents that treating children as more special than others 'sets them up to struggle' at school, urging lessons in sharing, listening and losing.
Best Kickers school shoes for growing feet, podiatrist-approved
Kickers school shoes for growing feet are approved by a London podiatrist. Top picks include the Tovni Lo Track, Klapton Lacer and Tovni Toggle, with free delivery on orders over £60.
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Free backpack for every Primary One pupil in Scotland from 2027
Around 47,000 children starting Primary One in Scotland will receive a free Welcome to School Bag filled with essentials from August 2027, with every child eligible regardless of income.
Gaza tent student's £20k UK university bid
Yasser Mohammad Abu Hamed, 21, living in a tent in Gaza, has been offered a place to study computer science at the University of Leicester and launched a £20,000 fundraiser.
UK private school closes with immediate effect after 60 years
Avon House Preparatory School in Woodford Green, Essex, has ceased operations with immediate effect and will not reopen in September, citing financial pressures including VAT on school fees.
Teacher Demands Proof Student Is on Period Before Toilet Use
A teacher demanded proof a 14-year-old girl was menstruating before allowing her to use the bathroom, leading to a disciplinary referral threat and parent outrage.
Hollyoaks twist: Jenson finds seed phrases in Gemma's painting
Jenson Cole discovers the seed phrases for Gemma Johnson's crypto wallets hidden in a painting, after an undercover cop revelation and a night with Gemma.
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Grandparents Show Little Interest in Seeing Granddaughter
A mother is sad that both sets of grandparents show little interest in her three-year-old daughter, rarely visiting and leaving her feeling let down.
Australian schools rethink classroom screen time amid digital detox calls
After 15+ years of laptops in classrooms, Australian teachers and parents are calling for a rethink, with some schools reverting to pen and paper and governments limiting screen use.
Concord Suite in Droylsden to be partly demolished
The Concord Suite in Droylsden is set for partial demolition, with ground and first floors retained to protect surrounding shops, as part of a wider regeneration masterplan.
Parents anxious about back-to-school, survey finds
Almost two thirds of parents feel anxious about their child returning to school after summer, with many questioning if the current system suits their child, a survey shows.
Gateshead care home told to improve after CQC inspection
Wardley Gate Care Centre in Gateshead has been told to improve after a CQC inspection found issues with safety, leadership and infection control.
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DVSA shares good news as it reminds learners of changes to practical test
The driving test pass rate rose to 52.1% in July 2026, the DVSA said, calling it a testament to learners and instructors. New booking rules now apply.
Dropout earns £50K as carpenter, calls university a 'waste'
Hugo Helms, 21, left school at 15 for a carpentry apprenticeship and now earns up to £50,000 a year, aiming for £100,000 within five years.
Perfect fried egg yolks: 1 kitchen item makes them jammy
Fried egg yolks often come out watery and raw. Using a pan lid traps heat and steam to cook the yolk evenly, giving a jammy, runny result without flipping.
The Bafflingly Hard Pain of Children Leaving Home for University
Doug Kessler says parenting is continuous grieving from birth, while Mark de Brunner jokes about students taking too many saucepans, in letters responding to Zoe Williams.
City of Liverpool College A-level cancellation condemned
City of Liverpool College's decision to cancel A-level courses has been condemned by the University and College Union, leaving students facing uncertainty and a scramble for alternatives.
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Liverpool teacher who sent 200 emails to teen escapes sanction
A Liverpool maths teacher who sent more than 200 emails to a teenage girl and offered to find her a boyfriend has escaped sanction, with officials saying he could still make a positive contribution to the profession.
Knowsley Council responds after being named worst for GCSEs
Knowsley Council has responded after new data showed it was the worst performing area for GCSE results, with only 8% of grades at 7 or above.
Cardiff teen's 14 A*s and the extreme revision habits behind them
Dewen Wu, 16, from Cardiff, achieved 14 A*s at GCSE, including staying up until 7am and taking coursework on holiday. He advises others to stick to daylight hours.
Mrs Hinch fans' 'weird' grass hack cleans oven racks overnight
Mrs Hinch fans recommend leaving oven racks on grass overnight to loosen baked-on food, a method praised for requiring minimal scrubbing and no soaking.
Lawyer clarifies September school attendance rules
A criminal defence lawyer explains that new school attendance rules from September 2026 target schools, not parents, and fines are not increasing.
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Coleen Rooney celebrates Kai's GCSE results and sixth form plans
Coleen Rooney reveals son Kai passed all his GCSEs and secured a sixth form place, while continuing his Manchester United academy career.
Paramedic to run Great North Run carrying 16kg manikin
Great North Air Ambulance paramedic Jake Gunn, 40, from Durham, will run the Great North Run carrying a 16kg rescue manikin to raise £1,000 for the charity.
Coleen Rooney Shares Kai's GCSE Results as Man Utd Teenager Passes All Exams
Coleen Rooney announced her son Kai passed all GCSEs, balancing studies with Manchester United academy football. The 16-year-old signed a first-year scholarship contract last month.
Lettuce Stays Crisp for 4 Weeks Wrapped in Foil
A TikTok video reveals wrapping lettuce in aluminium foil keeps it crisp for up to four weeks in the fridge by blocking ethylene gas, moisture, and light.
Coleen Rooney 'super proud' as son Kai gets GCSE results
Coleen Rooney says she is 'super proud' of her son Kai after the 16-year-old received his GCSE results, sharing a selfie with her 1.5 million followers.
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Liverpool College A-Level U-Turn Leaves Students 'Devastated'
City of Liverpool College cancels first-year A-level courses for 2026/27, leaving students and parents angry after being informed during enrolment sessions.
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