Only Half of Pre-School Children Read to Daily, UK Study Finds
Only half of UK pre-school children are read to daily, a drop from 69% in five years, study warns.
Category : Schools
Teachers Banned for Abuse at Ashdown House Boarding School
Teachers at Ashdown House school banned after revelations of historical abuse including beatings and humiliation under headmaster Billy Williamson.
Headteacher Banned for School Credit Card Misuse
Headteacher Jo Shuter misused public funds for parties, flowers, and hotel meetings; police probe fraud allegations.
Meningitis Outbreak at Kent Schools and University Claims Two Lives, 11 Hospitalised
Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two, with 11 hospitalised. Antibiotics distributed, exams moved online.
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Education crisis: both boys and girls face pressures, warns Children's Commissioner
Debate on boys' education crisis overlooks girls' mental health and school pressures. Commissioner warns against pitting genders against each other.
Schools Issue Urgent Warning as Deadly 'Chroming' Trend Spreads Among Teens
A Welsh school warns parents about the deadly 'chroming' trend where teens inhale household chemicals, causing severe health risks and deaths.
Children's Quiz Asks: Why Are Red Apples Sweet and Green Apples Sour?
Molly Oldfield's children's quiz questions why red apples are sweet and green apples sour, inviting kids to submit their own brainteasers.
Indonesia school collapse death toll reaches 54 as search for missing students continues
Death toll rises to 54 in Indonesia boarding school collapse; 14 still missing; police allege illegal construction without permit.
Burnham's Cabinet: Oxbridge Dominance Raises Social Mobility Questions
Andy Burnham's cabinet has equal gender split and northern representation, but over half attended Oxford or Cambridge, sparking debate on social mobility and class progress.
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Schoolgirl, 14, Found Dead After Snapchat Bullying, Inquest Hears
Inquest hears Mia Janin, 14, was found dead after alleged bullying by boys in a Snapchat group chat at her London school.
Children Set the Questions in New World-Themed Quiz
Kids set quiz questions on toilets, world travel and brainteasers for Molly Oldfield's new series, part of her Everything Under the Sun podcast and books.
Kenya's Only School for Teenage Mothers Offers Education and On-Site Childcare
Greenland Girls School in Kenya is the only dedicated school for teenage mothers, providing education and on-site childcare for over 300 students and their children.
Union demands schools’ input as transgender guidance faces delay
NEU warns schools must be involved in transgender guidance; teacher reports increased transphobic bullying amid delay.
AI Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Scroll Burnt in Vesuvius Eruption
AI helps virtually unwrap a burnt Herculaneum scroll, revealing ancient stoic philosophy on ethics and human behaviour.
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Experts Call for School Libraries to Become a Legal Right Like Prison Libraries
Experts argue school libraries should be a legal right, like prison libraries, amid concerns over funding and book bans.
Nine in 10 teachers say large class sizes hinder pupil support
NASUWT survey finds 95% of UK teachers say larger classes hinder ability to support all pupils, with calls for a cap on sizes.
Historic Wayne State University Building Evacuated After Brief Fire
Brief fire at Wayne State University's historic Maccabees Building forced evacuation; no injuries reported; fire contained on 11th floor.
Belfast Stabbing: Man Seriously Injured, Sudanese Arrested on Attempted Murder
Belfast stabbing leaves man in 40s with serious injuries; Sudanese man arrested, police say no terrorism link.
12-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal School Bullying Case in Los Angeles
A 12-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a classmate died from a head injury in a bullying incident at a Los Angeles school.
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Ofsted school gradings before summer break in Manchester
Ofsted has published its latest school inspection reports for Greater Manchester, with schools receiving a mix of praise and cautions under the new grading system.
UK school food standards debated as readers compare with France and Spain
UK readers compare school meals with France and Spain as England tightens food standards, highlighting fresh ingredients and neurodivergent concerns.
Kids' Quiz Challenges Knowledge of Snails, Slugs and Whale Diets
A children's quiz on snails vs slugs and whale diets, hosted by Molly Oldfield. Kids can submit their own questions.
Audit uni courses on Israel-Palestine, Leeser urges commission
Shadow education minister Julian Leeser has told the royal commission into antisemitism all universities should audit courses on Israel-Palestine and remove antisemitic materials.
Ayr MSP praises GE Aerospace for developing engineers
Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown praised GE Aerospace's Prestwick facility for its apprenticeship programmes and partnership with Ayrshire College, supporting local talent.
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Welsh primary school's turnaround to glowing Estyn report
Pentyrch Primary School near Cardiff has transformed from special measures to a highly inclusive and ambitious school, praised by Estyn.
Northumberland Council fined £2,000 over child's education
Northumberland County Council must pay over £2,000 and apologise after failing to provide suitable education for a child with respiratory illness who became too anxious to attend school.
Tyneside student nurses celebrated for GP placement project
A pioneering Tyneside project gives student nurses more GP practice experience, hailed as vital for the NHS shift to community care.
Swansea councillor calls for end to 'predatory' teaching agencies
Swansea's home tuition service faces rising demand and costs, with a councillor urging the council to stop using 'predatory' agencies that hike prices by 30-40%.
New education chief called spelling tests 'draconian'
Lucy Powell, the new education secretary, previously branded primary school spelling tests as 'draconian' and urged teachers to focus on creativity.
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Coatbridge nursery gets positive Education Scotland report
Manor Park Nursery in Coatbridge receives a positive inspection report from Education Scotland, highlighting nurturing staff and outdoor learning.
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