Mum raises £1,550 for Crosshouse in memory of baby Lila
Emma Sykes, from Prestwick, raised £1,550 by completing the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon in memory of her baby girl, Lila, for Crosshouse Children’s Fund.
Category : Education
Parents warned 'snow ploughing' can ruin confidence and development
Paediatricians warn 'snow plough' parenting, which removes all obstacles from a child's path, may ruin confidence and development by stunting essential skills.
Black parents face impossible school choice dilemma, essay says
Black parents face an untenable choice between academic rigor and cultural inclusivity in schools, as highlighted by Nikole Hannah-Jones's regrets and Saida Grundy's essay.
Newcastle sign Watford teen Abdulmalik Bamgbola
Newcastle United have signed 15-year-old left-sided centre-back Abdulmalik Bamgbola from Watford, adding to Academy chief Steve Harper's policy of recruiting young talents from rival clubs.
Dallaglio: Morgan and Lake can boost Gloucester's Champions Cup hopes
Lawrence Dallaglio believes Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake can help Gloucester compete in the Champions Cup, starting with their opening clash against reigning champions Bordeaux at Kingsholm on October 16.
French student protests: police clash with demonstrators in Paris
French high school students protest nationwide over crumbling schools, teacher shortages and class sizes, with police clashes in Paris and injuries reported.
Iffy Onuora hails Everton's progress on black players
Iffy Onuora, the Premier League's first head of equality, diversity and inclusion, praised Everton's transformation from an all-white team to celebrating its first 11 black players at a new exhibition.
France protests: 266,000 rally for education funding
More than 266,000 people protested across France for education funding; nearly 500 detained as police clashed with demonstrators.
Nick Knowles tells family to leave unsafe home on DIY SOS
Nick Knowles forced a family to leave their Southampton home during DIY SOS after discovering dangerous structural issues, calling it a first for the show.
French school protests: political class must heed students' voice
Tens of thousands of French students protest underfunded schools, budget cuts, and heavy-handed police response, with hundreds injured and thousands arrested.
Council launches second Hazlewood Primary closure bid
North Tyneside Council has launched a second consultation to close Hazlewood Primary School, months after the Schools Adjudicator blocked the initial plan. Parents reacted with fury at an extraordinary cabinet meeting on Monday.
Carmarthenshire Welsh schools closure set to be approved
Carmarthenshire Council is set to approve the closure of two Welsh-medium primary schools, Ysgol Meidrim and Ysgol y Fro, despite community protests.
French school protests: inequality and disrepair
Hundreds of French high schools are barricaded by students in a major protest movement over inequality, dilapidated buildings, large classes, and teacher shortages.
French students blockade schools in nationwide protests
Nearly 90,000 students, staff and parents marched across France as protesters blockaded hundreds of high schools, with up to 40,000 expected in Paris.
Child poverty: we know what works, says Aberlour chief
One in five Scottish children lives in poverty. Aberlour's Justina Murray says we already know what works and urges action over endless planning.
Paris students barricade schools in unprecedented protest movement
Hundreds of French teenagers barricaded schools on Tuesday, protesting police violence and inequality, with 10 investigations into police brutality under way.
Shining axe used by Jack Nicholson goes up for auction at Bonhams
The axe Jack Nicholson wielded in The Shining is among hundreds of items from Stanley Kubrick's archive to be auctioned at Bonhams in London on 3 February, with a guide price of £30,000-£50,000.
France braces for 'day of mobilisation' as school protests grow
Large-scale protests are expected across France today as high school students, trade unions, teachers and public sector workers join a 'day of mobilisation' over dilapidated and understaffed schools.
Nigella Lawson's one-pan garlic chicken is 'gloriously easy'
Nigella Lawson's one-pan garlic chicken with lemon and thyme is 'gloriously easy' and melts in the mouth, serving four to six with leftovers for up to three days.
16 Knowsley schools start new year in debt, figures show
Knowsley Council faces a £43.788m deficit as 24 schools overspent budgets in 2025/26, leaving 16 in debt at the start of the current financial year.
Two Carmarthenshire schools set to close for good within months
Carmarthenshire cabinet backs closure of Ysgol Meidrim and Ysgol Y Fro, with final decision due at full council on October 14.
Sexual abuse in schools: teachers cannot tackle this alone
Data reveals over 8,500 sexual offences against under-13s at or near schools in England and Wales since 2021, prompting calls for urgent political action.
Influencer degrees worth liking: Mickey Mouse qualifications have value
Readers respond to Emma Brockes’ piece on social media influencer degrees, arguing such courses have value and defending them against ‘Mickey Mouse’ jibes.
Teacher retires after 45 years at Salford school
Sue Kirk, known as 'legendary' Mrs Kirk, retired after 45 years at Moorside High School in Swinton, leading a conga out of the school. She taught PE and English, organised trips and events, and saw 45,000 children through the school.
Everton youth: Nsangou seizes chance with Grealish assist
Everton's 3-3 draw with Blackburn gave young Jonathan Nsangou a chance to play alongside Jack Grealish, scoring with his assist. The academy pathway remains vital as the squad prepares for six matches before the next break.
Tuchel defends England over Alex Scott injury
Thomas Tuchel insists England took zero risk with Alex Scott after the midfielder's thigh injury left Bournemouth unhappy. Scott could be out for two months.
US school book bans hit record annual high of 12,000
PEN America reports nearly 12,000 book bans in US public schools in 2025-2026, the highest single-year total, with Texas leading at 8,100 bans.
Most useful adult skills learnt outside school, poll finds
A poll of 2,000 adults found 67% say the most useful skills they have were learned outside the classroom, with 53% relying on self-taught knowledge for everyday life.
Teacher demands period 'proof' from girl, 14, for toilet break
A 14-year-old girl was left distressed after her teacher refused to let her use the toilet during her period, sparking outrage from her mum and social media users.
Start potty training earlier, BBC Breakfast expert urges parents
Early years expert Felicity Gillespie tells BBC Breakfast parents should start potty training babies from 6-9 months, as one in four children start school in nappies.
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