Ofsted: Social Media Chipping Away at Children's Attention
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
Hinchingbrooke School suggests renaming Pepys House after diary revelations of his 'harmful, abusive and exploitative' treatment of women. Read the full story and the parental debate.
BBC quiz viewers accuse London School of Economics team of poor sportsmanship after Manchester's gracious win. See the social media reaction and the show's other recent drama.
Archaeologists in Turkey have located the original burial site of St. Nicholas, the real-life Father Christmas, before his remains were stolen and moved to Italy in 1087. Discover the full story.
A secondary school in Melbourne was placed in lockdown after the principal was allegedly stabbed by another staff member. Police have arrested a man at the scene.
Exclusive satellite analysis shows a surge in scam compounds in Myanmar, part of a global fraud industry linked to human trafficking. Discover the UN's alarming findings.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's relentless slogan 'Work, Work, Work' has been crowned 2025's most popular catchphrase, reflecting a national drive for economic revival. Discover the story behind the phrase.
An anonymous $50 million donation will fund tuition for University of Washington medical laboratory science students for 50 years, addressing a critical workforce shortage. Discover how this transforms healthcare education.
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A mother launches Federal Court action after her 14-year-old daughter was distressed by a school presentation allegedly covering bestiality and incest. Read the full story on the controversial sex education session.
Harvard University has hired a former graduate student, Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, who faced assault charges after a pro-Palestine protest confrontation. Discover the full story and its implications.
A new analysis shows over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Experts call it 'deeply alarming' and demand action. Read the full report and what it means for parents.
The White House has issued a significant health update, disclosing the results of former President Donald Trump's recent MRI scan. Follow for the latest breaking news.
A new DfE survey reveals rising pupil apathy in UK secondary schools, with stark gaps by gender and income. Discover the findings and the government's response.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
A North Carolina family is suing a school district for over $25,000, alleging it failed to protect their 6-year-old son from repeated sexual assault by a classmate, despite reports to staff.
Severe malnutrition admissions jump in Cox's Bazar as a 63% funding deficit cripples the world's largest refugee camp. New arrivals denied shelter and food. Read the full report.
Recent international research challenges the effectiveness of encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying, suggesting it may be counterproductive. Discover the evidence and what schools should do instead.
Comedian David Walliams opens up about his son's dyslexia and how it shapes his approach to writing children's books. He urges parents to make time for shared reading.
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The bizarre 6-7 trend has infuriated UK parents and teachers. Discover its viral origins, why it spread, and how adult awareness is finally killing it off. Read the full story.
Devastating cuts to international health funding are shaking HIV care to its core, with reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis of the crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mosman High School faces backlash over new dress code banning girls' leggings and bike shorts while exempting boys. Students claim body shaming as debate erupts over school uniform policies.
Wawa Chombonggai graduates from university two decades after being marked for death by his cannibal tribe in West Papua. Read his incredible survival story.
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The Guardian's award-winning Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson must secure Treasury funding to rescue SEND support system. Thousands of children with special needs face exclusion without urgent intervention.
Tributes pour in for Professor Phil Taylor, the visionary educator who transformed teaching methods and inspired generations. Discover his remarkable journey and enduring impact on UK education.
Tommy Gee, a colonial administrator who helped double Uganda's secondary schools after independence, has died aged 100. Discover his remarkable life of public service.