Denise Welch says 'it’s never too late' to overcome maths anxiety amid career renaissance
Denise Welch opens up about maths anxiety and career renaissance, saying it's never too late to build number confidence with National Numeracy.
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Queen Camilla to Appear in BBC Documentary on Power of Reading
Queen Camilla stars in a new BBC documentary about reading's transformative power, part of National Year of Reading 2026.
Former Tory Councillor's Bid to Ban Pigeon English from School Sparks Debate
Former Tory councillor James Farquharson attempts to ban Pigeon English from a Dorset school, sparking debate over curriculum and cultural representation.
More reading tests won't fix literacy crisis, say educators
Educators argue more reading tests for 13-year-olds won't help; instead call for investment, libraries, and support programmes.
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Children at risk from Russian disinformation due to reading decline, warns Education Secretary
Education Secretary warns declining reading among children makes them vulnerable to Russian disinformation, calls for national year of reading.
Summer-maxxing pressures kids to be productive
Two-thirds of British children feel pressured to 'summer-maxx' over the break, with a new campaign aiming to switch focus to reading for fun.
Deep Reading: A Bulwark Against Misinformation and Stress
How deep reading can combat misinformation, reduce stress, and improve critical thinking in a digital age.
DWP August pension payment change for bank holiday
State Pension payments due on August 31 will be paid three days earlier on August 28 because of the summer bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
One in Three Parents Couldn't Handle Teacher's Job for a Week
63% of Brits say teachers deserve more recognition, and nearly one in three admit they couldn't do the job for even a week, according to Blue Light Card's Teacher Impact Report.
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NSW auditor general refuses to sign off on state finances over transport entity dispute
NSW auditor general refuses to sign off on state finances due to dispute over Transport Asset Holding Entity accounting, risking credit rating and political careers.
Language Course Cuts Risk Social Mobility, Experts Warn
Cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills, former education secretaries and experts warn, as Nottingham may become the only Russell Group university not to teach modern foreign languages d
Queen Camilla Warns Reading Crisis 'More Urgent Than Ever' as Rates Plummet
Queen Camilla warns reading crisis is 'more urgent than ever' as global rates plummet. Her charity urges five minutes of daily reading to combat stress and loneliness.
Help Your Child See Past a Book's Cover: Expert Advice
Expert advice on helping a child who judges books by their covers, suggesting creative solutions like designing custom covers.
Public Libraries: More Than Books, They're About Social Equity
Public libraries in Australia serve as community hubs, promoting social equity, digital inclusion, and refuge for vulnerable groups beyond just lending books.
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Kids' Quiz: Why Does Nature Sleep in Winter?
A children's quiz on why nature sleeps in winter and the origins of life, plus a chance to submit questions.
White Kiss: The Sloppy Sex Act That's a Green Flag
A 'white kiss'—kissing immediately after oral sex without cleaning up—is celebrated online as a green flag. Sexologists explain the intimacy, taboo, and why consent matters.
Gateshead Greenpower Goblin Challenge Inspires Young Engineers
Sixteen teams of 9-11 year olds designed and built electric kit cars for the Reece Foundation Greenpower Goblins race at Gateshead Stadium. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School took the overall win.
Queen Camilla Appears In Beano Comic For Reading Campaign
Queen Camilla appears in a Beano comic strip to launch the National Year of Reading campaign in Scotland.
Britain’s Most Mispronounced Words of 2025 Revealed
Babbel and BIVR reveal 2025's most mispronounced words, including Michelle Agyemang, Denzel Washington, and Storm Éowyn.
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Forgotten Women in History: Ancestry Urges Recognition
Ancestry reveals men are mentioned four times more often than women in history textbooks, urging more emphasis on women's roles and family history research.
Newcastle White Working Class Children Worst Life Chances in England
Newcastle Central and West ranks bottom out of 543 constituencies for White British pupils on free school meals, with only 35% in sustained employment or education and average earnings of £13,734 by age 28.
ASH Scotland Free Module on Nicotine Pouch Risks
ASH Scotland introduces a free e-learning module to educate teachers and youth workers in Lanarkshire about health risks of nicotine pouches amid rising youth use.
Why Teaching Children Proper English Matters
Grammar teaching helps children become better writers; parents need not know technical terms to support learning.
Save Strawberry Tops for Easy Homemade Syrup
Learn how to transform strawberry tops into fragrant syrup with this simple tip from foodie Elly. Reduce waste and enjoy a sweet treat on ice cream or in drinks.
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Vintage Baby Names Making a Comeback in the UK
Vintage baby names like Oliver, Arthur, and Amelia are making a comeback in the UK, according to an analysis of 1904 and 2024 ONS data.
Extra Crispy Roast Potatoes: Simple Bicarb Trick Before Boiling
Learn how to make extra crispy roast potatoes by adding bicarbonate of soda to the water before boiling. A pub chef's secret for golden, crunchy spuds.
Help Digitise Jeremy Bentham's Manuscripts: Volunteer Now
Dr Tim Causer invites readers to join the Transcribe Bentham project, helping to digitise and transcribe the philosopher's manuscripts for a digital archive.
Busting the Myth: Brits' Attention Spans Not Shrinking, Experts Say
The widely reported statistic that human attention spans have fallen to eight seconds is debunked by experts who say the concept is meaningless.
Children's Books Mistakenly Flagged As Pornography In UK Schools
Puffin alerts UK schools after website in children's Spy Dog books hijacked by porn site, urging removal and pausing sales.
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Smacking Children Linked to Worse GCSEs and Bullying
New UCL research shows children physically punished at ages 3, 5, and 7 are less likely to pass GCSEs and more likely to bully others, reigniting calls for a smacking ban in England and Northern Ireland.
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