Solihull school lockdown over man chanting about demons
A Solihull primary school was placed into a 45-minute lockdown after a man was heard chanting about demons. Police secured the area. Read the full story.
Category : Schools
School faces legal threat over LGBTQ+ history video
A conservative law firm threatens a Missouri school district with legal action after students were shown a video for LGBTQ+ History Month. Read the full story on the parental rights dispute.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Girl locked in school sports hall overnight in safety fail
A shocking incident at a UK school left a young student trapped overnight in a sports hall, raising serious questions about safety protocols and supervision.
Parents demand school term reform after heatwave chaos
Growing parental backlash calls for school calendar reform as thousands sign petition to move term end dates to mid-July following sweltering classroom conditions.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old gets $40M settlement
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old pupil, receives $40 million settlement after suing school officials for negligence in firearm safety.
Holocaust educator who met King Charles dies at 95
Tributes pour in for inspirational 95-year-old Holocaust survivor who dedicated her later years to combating anti-Semitism by sharing her powerful story with British schoolchildren and meeting royalty.
Scottish primary school pupils in record Prevent referrals
Exclusive figures reveal record numbers of Scottish primary school pupils are being flagged to Prevent, the UK's counter-terrorism scheme, raising serious concerns about safeguarding and early intervention strategies.
6-year-old shoots teacher in Virginia elementary school
A six-year-old pupil has been charged after intentionally shooting his first-grade teacher during a lesson at Richneck Elementary School, leaving the educator with life-threatening injuries.
Radical Plan: Make Cooking Core in Primary Schools
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
23,000 empty classrooms in England as birth rates plummet
A dramatic decline in birth rates has left England with thousands of empty school classrooms, forcing local councils to make difficult decisions about educational provision and taxpayer funding.
Texas teachers arrested in school district scandal
Celina Independent School District faces crisis as multiple educators arrested in coordinated law enforcement operation, sending shockwaves through Texas community.
Education Secretary accused of sacrificing 3Rs for climate agenda
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism for allegedly prioritising climate change education over fundamental reading, writing and arithmetic skills in Labour's education reform plans.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
Ed Sheeran launches music education initiative for UK schools
Global music icon Ed Sheeran announces groundbreaking programme to support music education in British schools, addressing funding gaps and inspiring next generation of musicians.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Labour to scrap Ofsted single-word ratings in education shakeup
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to replace controversial one-word Ofsted judgments with comprehensive report cards in Labour's first term.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Boston pays £80k over school bullying failure
A Massachusetts mother receives substantial settlement after her daughter endured relentless bullying at school, with officials accused of turning a blind eye to the abuse.
Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested
Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.
Teenager loses court battle over Ghana boarding school
A 16-year-old has lost her High Court challenge against her parents' decision to send her to a strict boarding school in Ghana, in a landmark case about parental authority and child welfare.
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