Parents in England Skipping Meals to Afford School Uniforms, Survey Finds
Survey finds parents in England skipping meals and using credit to afford school uniforms; education secretary urges schools to reduce branded items.
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Primary School in Wales to Issue £120 Fines for Persistent Lateness
Penygarn Community Primary School in Torfaen will fine parents £120 for persistent lateness, aiming to improve attendance rates.
Malala Yousafzai Reveals Cannabis Bong Triggered Flashbacks of Taliban Shooting
Malala Yousafzai reveals in her memoir that smoking cannabis from a bong at Oxford triggered flashbacks of being shot by the Taliban, highlighting her struggle with trauma.
Teaching Union Condemns Zero-Tolerance School Policies as 'Inhumane'
NEU condemns zero-tolerance school policies as inhumane and damaging to pupil mental health, calling for welfare-based approaches.
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High Court Backs Use of Isolation Booths in English Schools
High Court upholds isolation booths in English schools, rejecting judicial review; campaigners argue booths are stressful and stigmatising.
Oxford Student Confronts Charlie Kirk In Viral Union Debate
Oxford student debates Charlie Kirk in viral Union encounter, highlighting Kirk's confrontational style and debate tactics.
Teenage Boy Arrested After Girl Stabbed at Norwich School
A 16-year-old boy arrested after a girl was stabbed at a Norwich school; victim has minor injuries.
School Trip Costs Spark Debate as Family Sacrifices for Daughter's £2,500 South Africa Visit
Debate over expensive school trips as parents share stories of sacrifice and criticism, with costs exceeding family holidays.
Transgender School Guidance Sparks Safety Fears
New UK government guidance on transgender pupils in England sparks safety fears, requiring schools to inform parents and take a cautious approach.
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St Andrew's Cathedral School Mourns Death of Coach Lilie James
St Andrew's Cathedral School mourns the death of water polo coach Lilie James, 21, found dead in the gym. Students return to school with floral tributes as police search for a suspect.
Son Moving Out Happy But Bereft In Empty Nest
Parents face empty-nest syndrome as children leave for university; one mother shares her mix of grief and excitement for the future.
Council Warns Parents Over Children Copying Squid Game Violence
Central Bedfordshire council warns parents after children as young as six copy violent Squid Game challenges in playgrounds.
North Shields School in Lockdown After Man Seen with Suspected Weapon
John Spence Community High School in North Shields went into lockdown after a man with a suspected weapon was seen at a bus stop. Police attended but the man had left.
Woman Sues Florida Fraternity Over Alleged 'Revenge Porn'
Arizona woman sues ex-boyfriend and Florida fraternity for sharing intimate images without consent in a secret Facebook group.
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Mother Furious After Daughter Punished for Skirt Length at Brighton School
Mother furious after daughter, 16, given detention and isolation for skirt length at Brighton school, missing GCSE lessons.
Parents Face £2,500 Fines for School Holiday Absences
Parents face fines up to £2,500 for term-time holidays as unauthorised absences hit record high in 2023/24.
Girl, 12, Placed in Isolation Over Skirt That Doesn't Fit Her Hips
A 12-year-old girl was placed in isolation at her Leicestershire school because her hips are too wide for the regulation pleated skirt.
Government's Herd Immunity Plan Criticised as Callous and Dangerous
Letters criticise UK government's herd immunity plan for coronavirus as callous, dangerous, and contrary to international containment efforts.
Top Kids' Journals to Boost Emotional Literacy and Resilience
Discover the best kids' journals for emotional literacy and resilience, tested by children and recommended by psychologists.
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Oxford Union President-Elect Faces Disciplinary Proceedings Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces disciplinary proceedings for comments celebrating Charlie Kirk's shooting; union condemns racial abuse he also faced.
Starmer Apologises After Encouraging Pupils to Join Viral '6-7' Trend
PM Starmer apologises after encouraging pupils to join viral '6-7' trend during school visit, distracting classroom.
Deputy Head Struck Off After Affair With Teacher
Deputy headteacher Liyarna Beamish and art teacher Gareth Collins banned after two-year affair at girls' grammar school in Gloucestershire.
Teacher Who Sent WhatsApp Messages While Driving Pupils Escapes Ban
Stuart Balfour sent WhatsApp messages while driving pupils, was sacked but not banned from teaching.
Paris Jackson reassures fans after neck health scare
Paris Jackson undergoes health check after fans raise concerns about her neck, revealing only minor vocal cord redness.
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Belfast Principal Blasts Executive for 'Shameful' Handling of School Closures
Cairnshill Primary principal Joanne Currie says Executive and Department of Education have treated schools shamefully, leaving parents confused and children failed.
US Faces 'Reading Recession' as School Test Scores Continue to Decline
US faces 'reading recession' as test scores fall; only five states show meaningful growth since 2022. Phonics reforms help some districts.
Teenager Dies After Falling Ill on School Bus in Fife
A 15-year-old boy dies after falling ill on a school bus in Fife; police treat death as unexplained and investigation ongoing.
Trump Administration Sues Harvard Over Antisemitism Allegations
Trump administration sues Harvard over antisemitism allegations, threatening billions in federal grants.
School Uniform Costs Hit £1,200 For Family Of Four
Leeds mother warns families dread children outgrowing uniforms as costs rise; charity sees 77% increase in demand for free uniforms.
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Schoolchildren The Hidden Drivers Of UKs Winter Flu Crisis
Schoolchildren are key drivers of the UK's winter flu crisis, with low vaccination rates and high transmission causing NHS critical incidents.
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