More parents to get potty training help for school starters
Dozens of councils across England plan to follow a York pilot that cut the proportion of children starting school not toilet trained by 42%.
Category : Education
Potty training: Start babies at six months, parents urged
Families in England could get more potty training help after a York trial cut the number of children starting school in nappies by 42 percent. Parents are urged to start from six months.
Ex-teacher exposes 'ridiculous' parent emails that made him quit
Ian Timbrell, a former deputy head, reveals the absurd parent complaints - from fictional swimming trips to alcohol at sports day - that contributed to his decision to leave teaching after 17 years.
Tutor urges parents to rethink children's screen time
An ACE tutor says 75% of pupil issues involve social media and group chats, urging parents to limit screen use after her own children struggled.
Monty Don and Alan Titchmarsh urge October rose pruning
Monty Don and Alan Titchmarsh both advise pruning climbing roses in October, removing dead stems and old wood to keep plants healthy and flowering.
Ofsted notes significant improvements at Haydon Bridge High School
Ofsted has reported "significant improvements" at Haydon Bridge High School following its placement in special measures earlier this year, citing improved pupil behaviour and relationships.
Sussexes' UK Move Sparks New School Rules for Parents
Parents in the Cotswolds, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly moved, were warned about new school rules on pupil photos and online privacy as Archie and Lilibet start classes.
Chefs reveal secret to restaurant-quality scrambled eggs
Chefs agree on one technique for perfect scrambled eggs: cook them low and slow on the stovetop, not in the microwave, and remove from heat early.
Man United's £7m youngster handed rare chance to impress Carrick
Diego Leon, the £7m Paraguayan left-back, played his first minutes under Michael Carrick in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Lausanne-Sport on Friday.
McConnell: SNP ignored 20 years of curriculum warnings
Former first minister Jack McConnell accuses the SNP of ignoring 20 years of warnings that Curriculum for Excellence reforms were being botched, calling the decline in standards 'shameful'.
Mum fined nearly £1,000 for term-time holidays has no regrets
Hannah Davison, fined £480 last year and expecting another fine, says she has no regrets about term-time family holidays, citing work pressures and a failing system.
Mum challenges college A-level policy after son's Spanish offer withdrawn
A Wallasey mum questions why Birkenhead Sixth Form College made 199 entry exceptions but not for her disabled son, who got Grade 9 in GCSE Spanish.
Mum slams 'stupid' school uniform rules after daughter suspended twice
A Gateshead mum has hit out at a school's uniform policy after her 12-year-old daughter was suspended twice in a week for her skirt being too short and trousers too tight.
SNP urges UK Government to tackle student debt
The SNP has called on the UK Government to make student loans more affordable after figures showed Scottish students graduate with less than half the debt of English and Welsh students.
Burnham urged to scrap tuition fees before £10,000 cap
Andy Burnham is urged to scrap tuition fees in England before a £10,000 cap in 2027, as graduates face debt more than double that in Scotland.
Burnham Urged to Scrap Uni Fee Rise Amid £10k Plan
Andy Burnham is urged to scrap university tuition fee rises as new data shows English graduates carry more than double the debt of Scottish peers, with fees set to hit £10,050.
Dog trainer names hardest breed to train – pros rarely own them
Canine behaviourist Will Atherton says the Siberian Husky is among the hardest breeds to train, calling them 'more cat than they are dog'.
Wales private school fees and 2026 exam results compared
Independent schools in Wales charge up to £57,465 a year for boarding. We compare fees, 2026 GCSE and A-level results, ethos and pupil numbers at 14 schools.
Rooney sons' football careers after Cass's Everton exit
Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass Rooney are forging their own paths in football. Cass was released by Everton, while Kai signed a scholarship with Manchester United.
Man Utd: McTominay talks stall as Carrick plans Amass loan
Scott McTominay's Napoli future is in doubt amid stalled contract talks, while Manchester United plan to loan Harry Amass out in January.
Parents fined for unauthorised school absences in Manchester
Seven parents were fined at Manchester Magistrates Court for unauthorised school absences, with penalties exceeding £1,000 in some cases.
Eight in 10 Brits say life taught them more than school
A poll of 2,000 adults found 53% rely on self-taught life skills for everyday life, with 67% saying the most useful lessons came outside the classroom.
Scarborough Skills Village gets £2m reopening boost
Scarborough's Construction Skills Village could reopen under a £5m skills package, with up to £2m approved for the site and £1m for a new York Central training facility.
Meghan Markle criticised over children's safety amid paparazzi incident
Meghan Markle has been criticised for sharing photos of Archie and Lilibet while expressing safety fears after paparazzi were spotted near their school.
Welsh school to split into two as pupil numbers rise
Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur in Neath Port Talbot could split into two separate Welsh-medium schools by September 2028 due to a significant rise in pupils.
Trafford seeks new children's services director after Ofsted rating
Trafford council is advertising for a new director of children's services to drive reform after Ofsted rated the service 'inadequate', with children left in 'potentially unsafe situations'.
French students barricade schools over education funding
Thousands of French teenagers have barricaded high schools, forcing closures and arrests, as they protest against underfunding and poor conditions in education.
Guardian seeks couples' views on housework and mental load
The Guardian asks couples: do you share housework and admin equally, or is there an imbalance? Share your experience anonymously in our callout.
6 Autumn Laundry Items to Wash Before Winter Cold Arrives
As temperatures drop in October, experts recommend washing six neglected winter items, from dressing gowns to heated blankets, to keep them fresh and ready.
RCT school transport: council says data shows no adverse impact
Concerns remain over RCT school transport changes, but council data shows no adverse impact on attendance or lateness a year after 2,300 pupils lost eligibility.
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