Careers Expert Warns Job Seekers to Be Wary of This One Question
A careers expert warns that the question 'What do you think you need to work on?' is evaluative, not casual, and advises strategic framing to avoid stalling promotions.
Category : Education
Kew Riverside Primary faces closure amid pupil decline
Richmond Council proposes closing Kew Riverside Primary School next summer due to falling pupil numbers, projecting a budget deficit over £400,000 by 2028/29.
Teacher suspended for racist joke and offensive comments
A senior teacher at Afon Taf High in Merthyr Tydfil has been suspended from the teaching register for 15 months after a racist joke and derogatory comments were found proved.
Neets review to urge national pre-apprenticeship scheme
Alan Milburn's final report will urge Andy Burnham's government to introduce a national pre-apprenticeship route to help young people bridge the gap between school and work.
Council accused of flawed evidence in school closure bid
North Tyneside councillors say the council is relying on 'flawed evidence' in its bid to close Hazlewood Primary School, triggering a call-in for public review.
Fried eggs taste better with pickle juice, foodie says
Foodie Lena Abraham of The Kitchen tried frying eggs with pickle juice and was 'pleasantly surprised' by the subtle garlic and herb notes, though the vinegar made whites slightly rubbery.
Dad praised for teaching sons consent after Cornell 7 case
A Utah dad's TikTok video teaching his sons about consent has gone viral, with over 8.3 million views, sparking praise from parents and experts.
Fake teacher who 'hates kids' faces 21 years in jail
Amy Jones, 23, allegedly posed as a supply teacher at a Milwaukee high school, hurling racial slurs and insults at pupils because she 'hates kids'. She faces up to 21 years in jail.
Strikes at Edinburgh, Dundee and Nottingham universities hit teaching
Students at Edinburgh, Dundee and Nottingham face a term without teaching as UCU staff strikes escalate, with action in Edinburgh starting 28 September and Nottingham from 5 October.
French Student Protests: A Generation Feels Ignored
French students protest against a failing education system, with thousands arrested and dozens injured, highlighting a generation that feels unheard by the government.
Jo Frost: 4-Word Phrase Fuels Kids' iPad Obsession
Parenting expert Jo Frost warns that calling screen time a 'treat' makes children value iPads above other activities, urging parents to change their language around technology.
MasterChef star's slow cooker chicken tikka masala recipe
MasterChef runner-up Dean Edwards shares his slow cooker chicken tikka masala recipe, promising a restaurant-quality curry with minimal effort at a fraction of the price.
Aberdeen school swaps Christmas cards for 'winter cards' (09.10.2026)
Kaimhill Primary School in Aberdeen will replace Christmas cards with 'winter cards' to be more inclusive, sparking anger among some parents.
Four Carmarthenshire schools recommended for closure by 2027
Carmarthenshire Council recommends closing Ysgol Blaenau, Ysgol Pontiets, Ysgol Carwe and Ysgol Bancffosfelen due to budget deficits and falling pupil numbers.
Ayr Academy senior phase attainment still an issue
Ayr Academy has shown strong progress in areas requiring improvement, but senior phase attainment, particularly in English and maths, remains below national measures.
Corrie: Debbie narrowly escapes toaster death
Debbie Webster narrowly escapes death by toaster in Coronation Street, mirroring Lesley Kershaw's 2012 fate. Ronnie catches her in time.
Xavi Simons accepted to Harvard Business School programme
Tottenham forward Xavi Simons has been accepted onto a remote Harvard Business School programme for professional athletes while he recovers from an ACL injury.
Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler brands UK citizenship test 'a farce'
German-born Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler has branded the British citizenship process 'a complete farce', criticising its imperialistic textbook and sports questions.
Paris schoolkids 'storm the Bastille' again in protest
Riot police clashed with thousands of schoolchildren in Paris's Bastille Square, using batons and water cannons to clear the area as student protests over underfunding escalate.
Liverpool play centre closes as new chapter confirmed
Yellow Sub play centre in Liverpool has closed, but the venue will reopen as Monkey Town Liverpool, with a new Kirkby site opening October 18.
Wirral school faces closure amid falling numbers and financial woes
Millfields Church of England Primary School in Eastham could close after a report found just 21 pupils on roll, a £608,299 deficit, and unsustainable finances.
Swansea school delayed until 2032 as housing estate stalls
A new primary school promised for Swansea's Garden Village estate may not open until 2032, councillors heard, as delays hit the 705-home Persimmon development.
Fury as UK school ditches Christmas cards for 'winter cards'
A Scottish school has sparked fury among parents after replacing Christmas cards with 'winter cards' to be 'more inclusive'. Parents branded the move 'woke nonsense'.
France protests: youth movement hits streets over schools
Hundreds of thousands in France protest overcrowded, ill-equipped, understaffed schools, with youth-led movement spreading nationwide.
Meme sharing strengthens Gen Z friendships, study finds
Nearly nine in 10 Gen Zs have friends they communicate with exclusively through social media jokes, a poll of 1,000 found. Meme senders typically fire off 572 to friends and receive 661 each year.
Salford children's home falls from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'
A Salford children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited has been rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted following 'serious and widespread failures' leaving children unprotected.
Newcastle kinship carers get two weeks' paid leave
Newcastle City Council has announced two weeks' paid leave for staff who become kinship carers, part of a £126m pilot backed by the Department for Education.
£50m Berwick Academy replacement approved by council
Northumberland County Council approves £50.9m plans to demolish and replace Berwick Academy, which the headteacher says is not fit for purpose due to leaks and freezing classrooms.
Liverpool care leavers hub set for summer opening
Liverpool Council plans to open a permanent hub for more than 800 care leavers next summer, with cabinet asked to approve £458,000 for a Williamson Square fit-out.
Family demand probe of all Scottish universities after student's death
The family of Ethan Brown, who took his own life after a grade error, has asked the Scottish Government to investigate all universities after systemic failures were found.
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