Head Lice Infestations Spike in UK Schools This January
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Category : Schools
Jewish MP's school visit cancelled after activist pressure
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the cancellation of Damien Egan's visit to a Bristol school 'shocking'. Ofsted launches urgent inspection. Read the full story.
Ofsted inspects school over cancelled MP visit
Ofsted has launched a snap inspection at Bristol Brunel Academy after it cancelled a visit by local MP Damien Egan following opposition from a pro-Palestine group. Read the full story on the implications for schools and political access.
Home schooling rises 15% amid child anxiety crisis
New data reveals a sharp 15% rise in home education, with mental health and unmet SEND needs driving the exodus. Experts demand urgent investment in support services.
Car crashes into US school cafeteria as students eat breakfast
A parent's SUV ploughed into a Memphis high school after brake failure. A student captured the terrifying moment on Meta glasses. Read the full story.
Ofsted inspects school over cancelled Jewish MP visit
Ofsted launches inspection after Bristol school cancels Jewish MP's visit due to activist pressure. Keir Starmer calls it 'very serious'. Read the full story.
Mass campaign urges UK social media ban for under-16s
A grassroots campaign has flooded MPs' inboxes, demanding an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says 'all options are on the table' to protect children online.
Ofsted inspects school after Jewish MP visit cancelled
Ofsted has launched an emergency inspection at a Bristol academy over fears it was 'intimidated' into cancelling a visit from Jewish MP Damien Egan. Read the full story on the safeguarding concerns and political pressure.
Mum defends making kids pay for McDonald's
A UK mother explains why she made her children use their Christmas cash to pay for a McDonald's meal, calling it a vital money management lesson. Discover the full story and the online debate it sparked.
19 Antrim pupils suspended over 'toxic masculinity'
A County Antrim school suspends 19 boys over alleged 'toxic masculinity' and intimidation of teachers, sparking a parental backlash. Read the full story.
Union Head Pledges Not to Repeat 'Globalise Intifada' Call
National Education Union leader Daniel Kebede promises not to use the phrase again after controversy over a cancelled MP school visit. Read the full story on the safeguarding debate.
US Governor grilled over trans athletes stance
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson evaded a journalist's direct question on transgender girls in school sports, while sending his own children to private education. The debate intensifies as Supreme Court weighs in.
Teacher freed in trans row, vows to return to school
Irish teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after 550 days for contempt of court in a transgender pronouns dispute. He vows to return to Wilson's Hospital School despite a judge's warning.
Decoding the Viral '6-7' Slang Trend in UK Schools
The viral '6-7' trend sweeping UK schools has no dictionary meaning, but its social significance for adolescents is profound. Discover why it's more than just 'brain rot'.
School removes Samuel Pepys' name from house over behaviour
Hinchingbrooke School students vote to rename Pepys House after historical research reveals his 'abusive and exploitative' conduct towards women. Find out more.
Parents demand action after 'sickening' school assault videos
Parents at Firhill High School in Edinburgh demand answers after graphic videos of pupils being 'beaten and stamped on' circulate online. Education chief vows urgent action.
Stolen school therapy dog found 30 miles from home
Mabel, a beloved school therapy dog stolen from a teacher's home in Kent, has been found safe in a country park 30 miles away after a huge search involving drones. Read the heartwarming reunion story.
Stolen School Therapy Dog Found After 3-Day Search
Mabel, a beloved school therapy dog stolen from a Kent teacher's home, has been found safe in a park 30 miles away after a frantic search involving drones. Read the heartwarming reunion.
School's Faith-Based Admissions Policy Sparks Local Debate
A Greater Manchester primary school's plan to prioritise children based on church attendance quotas for 2027 intake has divided opinion. Read the full details and have your say before the consultation closes.
School mourns teen killed in Japan sports accident
Brisbane Grammar School is mourning Rylan Pribadi, 17, who died in a sports accident in Japan. The talented footballer is remembered as a 'great friend' and dedicated student.
Parents fined £100k for unauthorised school absences
North Tyneside Council issued over 1,200 fines totalling £98,120 for unauthorised school absences in 14 months. Read how the government rejected calls for term-time holiday allowances.
Parents fined £100k for kids' school absences
North Tyneside Council issued over 1,200 fines for unauthorised school absences, totalling £98,120. The government has rejected calls for 10 days of term-time holiday leave.
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor, educator and stepsister of Anne Frank, has died at 96. She dedicated her life to teaching tolerance and the lessons of the Holocaust. Read her remarkable story of survival and legacy.
New Jersey Bans Student Mobile Phones in Schools
New Jersey becomes the 27th US state to ban student mobile phones in public schools. The law aims to curb distractions and improve mental health, affecting over 1.3 million pupils. Discover the full impact.
New Jersey bans student mobile phones in schools
New Jersey becomes the 27th US state to enforce a full-day school mobile phone ban, aiming to boost focus and curb distractions for over 1.3 million public school students.
Jewish MP barred from Bristol school over 'inflammation' fears
Labour MP Damien Egan was blocked from visiting a school in his constituency after a campaign by activists. Communities Secretary Steve Reed calls it an 'absolute outrage'.
Grandmother's cancer from school asbestos exposure
Rose Hall, 66, has mesothelioma after exposure under her school stage. She is among thousands of former pupils at risk from asbestos still in UK schools. Read her story and the campaign for removal.
Teaching union calls for social media ban for under-16s
The NASUWT teaching union urges a statutory ban on social media for under-16s to improve learning and mental health, citing alarming survey data on pupil behaviour. Read the full story.
Manchester survivors mentor Southport teachers after trauma
Survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing are leading workshops for teachers affected by the Southport stabbings, sharing lived experience to foster hope and resilience. Discover how trauma-informed support is creating a new blueprint for schools.
Manchester survivors help Southport teachers after attack
Survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing are using their lived experience to support teachers affected by the Southport stabbings, offering hope and practical guidance for healing.
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