Teachers forced to use food banks to survive
Exclusive NEU survey reveals shocking number of education staff relying on food banks and second jobs to survive, as school funding crisis deepens.
Category : Education
Teacher of the Year dodges prison for pupil sex acts
A former 'Teacher of the Year' has avoided a prison sentence after being convicted of engaging in illicit sexual acts with a student inside her classroom, in a case that has shocked the educational community.
Free Childcare Expansion: Risks Behind UK's Nursery Scheme
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
Boy, 10, banned from class over haircut in Westminster school
A Westminster primary school faces backlash after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly banned from class and forced to sit alone for two days due to his fresh haircut, leaving him in tears.
UK's back-to-school crisis: Teacher shortages and soaring costs
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
Ukraine's Underground Bunker Schools Shield Children from War
Exclusive report from the frontlines: How Ukrainian communities are building subterranean schools to protect children and continue education amidst relentless Russian bombardment.
Boy, 9, survives shrapnel to neck in school shooting
A nine-year-old boy miraculously survived after being struck in the neck by shrapnel during a shooting at his Minneapolis primary school maths class. The community is reeling as details emerge of the terrifying incident.
Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.
Secondary school starters show alarming wellbeing decline
Exclusive research uncovers a significant decline in mental health and happiness among UK children as they transition to secondary school, with urgent calls for systemic support.
School uniform costs soar, squeezing UK family budgets
UK parents face a financial crunch as new research reveals a sharp rise in the cost of school uniforms, with branded items and compulsory kits adding significant pressure to household budgets.
Nursery worker guilty of manslaughter after toddler death
A nursery worker has been convicted of the manslaughter of a nine-month-old baby girl, Genevieve Meehan, who was strapped face down to a bean bag for over 90 minutes. The tragic incident at Tiny Toes Nursery in Cheadle Hulme has sparked a major review of
Educating Yorkshire's Tourette's Breakthrough: Amy's Journey
The headteacher of Thornhill Community Academy reveals how the groundbreaking Educating Yorkshire episode transformed student Amy's life and raised unprecedented awareness for Tourette's syndrome.
NSPCC's 5-Step Guide to Child Online Safety
The NSPCC reveals five crucial steps every parent must take to protect their children from online dangers. Essential reading for modern families navigating the digital world.
Educating Yorkshire Star's Devastating Tourette's Update
An emotional update on a former Educating Yorkshire student reveals her ongoing, severe struggle with Tourette's Syndrome, highlighting the daily challenges of the condition.
GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Afghanistan Earthquake: Helicopter Rescue Footage Emerges
Exclusive footage reveals heroic helicopter evacuations in Afghanistan's devastating earthquake. Latest updates on the rescue efforts and international response.
Inside America's 'Quietest School' Where Wi-Fi is Banned
Discover the extraordinary story of a West Virginian school in a radio-free quiet zone, where students learn without Wi-Fi or mobile phones to safeguard a neighbouring NASA observatory.
Viral Maths Puzzle Stumps The Internet: Can You Solve It?
A seemingly straightforward maths puzzle has gone viral, leaving thousands scratching their heads. Are you sharp enough to crack the code and find the correct answer?
Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts
School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.
Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds
Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Reeves: Labour's £1.1bn childcare revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Childcare Crisis: Staff Shortages Threaten Free Hours Rollout
Nurseries across the UK are sounding the alarm over severe staffing shortages, putting the government's flagship 30-hour free childcare expansion in jeopardy and leaving parents facing nursery closures and soaring fees.
Free Childcare For 2-Year-Olds Starts Now
A landmark childcare expansion has launched, offering 15 free hours to working parents of two-year-olds. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
Financial barriers block poorer students from key GCSEs
Shocking research exposes how financial pressures prevent disadvantaged pupils from choosing essential GCSEs like triple science and modern languages, widening the education gap.
Educating Yorkshire Returns: Channel 4's Hopeful School Series Back
Channel 4's beloved documentary series 'Educating Yorkshire' makes a joyful return, capturing the authentic spirit of a comprehensive school and offering a powerful antidote to modern pessimism in this uplifting review.
Educating Yorkshire's 'Mushy' Still Inspires a Decade Later
A decade after his emotional breakthrough on Educating Yorkshire, Musharaf Asghar's journey continues to inspire viewers rediscovering his story on Channel 4. The moment he found his voice remains one of British TV's most powerful scenes.
Brian Oosthuysen: Visionary Drama Teacher Dies at 87
A tribute to the life and legacy of Brian Oosthuysen, the revolutionary drama teacher and author whose methods reshaped creative education in the UK and beyond.
RSF: Israel's Systematic Campaign Against Gaza Journalists
Exclusive: A damning new report from Reporters Without Borders details a systematic Israeli campaign targeting media in Gaza, with over 100 Palestinian journalists killed since October. The fight for press freedom has become a battle for survival.
GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
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