London nursery shuts for two weeks after Ofsted complaints
Busy Bees nursery in Kilburn has closed temporarily for two weeks following a series of Ofsted complaints about children's safety and welfare, with parents given just two days' notice.
Category : Safeguarding
Denton nursery closes after Ofsted safety risk
Jungle Junction nursery in Denton has closed permanently after Ofsted suspended its registration over safety concerns, leaving parents and staff facing financial losses and childcare chaos.
UK schools get anti-fraud lessons for ages 10-18
Government-funded anti-fraud lessons, designed by specialist police officers, are being rolled out to schools in England for students aged 10 to 18.
Jarrow children's home approved for vulnerable youngsters
R5 Care Ltd has won approval to create a 'safe and secure environment' for up to two children aged seven to 17 at Durham Grove in Jarrow.
Teacher struck off for sexual relationship with pupil
Mark Fletcher, 45, has been banned from teaching after a TRA panel found he had a sexual relationship with a pupil at Ridgeway School in Swindon.
Bury teacher banned for life over sex offences
A Bury primary school teacher has been banned from teaching for life after being convicted of historic sexual offences against a girl under 13, with no review period.
Teacher struck off over 'crop top' comment to pupil
John Kerr, 75, was struck off after telling a pupil he would attend the school show only if she wore a 'low-cut crop top and tight trousers' and threatening another.
Antisemitism should be in school safeguarding, review to say
An independent review is expected to recommend schools explicitly include antisemitism in safeguarding and online safety policies, amid rising school-related incidents.
Acting head brought in at troubled Ebbw Vale school
An acting head teacher has been appointed at Pen-y-Cwm special school in Ebbw Vale after its leadership took temporary absence following staff safety concerns.
Autistic student found dead in college toilets after Reddit posts
Sam Coutts, 18, was found dead at his sixth form college in January following a meeting about Reddit posts where he confessed a crush on his support worker.
Princess Kate launches nature project for early years development
The Princess of Wales has commissioned a new research project exploring how nature can support social and emotional development in babies and young children, launching it in Cornwall.
Pre-school bans white bread in new lunchbox safety policy
Busy Otters Pre-school in Devon has banned white bread, crisps, chocolate and other items in a new 'Safer Eating Policy', prompting outrage among parents.
One in three Newcastle children talk to strangers online, survey finds
A survey of nearly 7,500 Newcastle pupils found 29% of primary and 34% of secondary school children chat online with strangers, though figures show a slight decrease since 2024.
Foster carer numbers drop 12% as government targets 30s and 40s
Government appeals to adults in their 30s and 40s to foster, as approved carer numbers fall 12% since 2019. Coram research suggests potential interest is higher.
Burnham's wife considered fostering as she backs new campaign
Marie-France van Heel, wife of PM Andy Burnham, said she considered fostering as she launched a campaign to recruit 10,000 new foster carers by the end of Parliament.
Teacher reveals five signs of too much child social media use
Manchester teacher Lee Parkinson shares five clear signs a child is spending too much time on social media, including a lack of resilience and empathy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mum's warning after son vanished like tragic Noah Woods
A mum whose non-verbal autistic son vanished from home for 40 minutes says it could happen to anyone, after the tragic death of Noah Woods in Suffolk.
Girls Petition to Ban Uniforms in Porn
Teenagers at The Cooper School in Bicester launch petition to ban school uniform depictions in porn, gaining 647 signatures as campaigners and a minister back the call.
Princess Kate meets recovering addicts at Southend garden project
The Princess of Wales visited The Forward Trust's Forward Growing garden in Southend to mark Addiction Awareness Week, meeting people in recovery and highlighting that recovery is possible with support.
Strike suspended at Liverpool school in academy row
Teachers at St Anthony of Padua Primary School in Mossley Hill have suspended strike action after constructive talks, though the dispute over the Archdiocese of Liverpool's academy plans remains unresolved.
Online Exploitation: Warning Signs for Parents
Parents are urged to spot warning signs of online exploitation in children, as experts highlight sadistic abuse tactics and grooming patterns.
Disabled driver urges councils to widen London parking bays
A disabled driver has called on councils to widen parking bays after a motorist parked directly behind her van in London, leaving her unable to get inside her vehicle.
Parents fined over £1,000 after child misses school
Parents of a Haverfordwest High VC School pupil were ordered to pay £1,314 after their child failed to attend school regularly between January and February.
40 children missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
Forty children who went missing from asylum hotels in the UK in 2023 have still not been found, according to official figures.
Care leavers aged 18-24 four times more likely to die
A government-commissioned review found 112 care leavers aged 18-24 died in 2025, a rate up to four times higher than the general population.
New youth club opens in County Durham to tackle anti-social behaviour
A new youth club in Cockerton, Darlington, backed by £3,000 from PCC Joy Allen, aims to reduce anti-social behaviour and provide safe activities for young people.
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