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.
Category : Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
London's first AI primary school: innovation or dystopia?
Inspired Edge, an AI-enabled primary school, will open in Olympia, west London in September next year, using AI to personalise learning for children in Years Three to Six.
Parents urged to apply for school uniform grants
Parents in West Dunbartonshire are urged to apply for school clothing grants of £150 for secondary pupils and £120 for primary pupils before the new term.
Expert warns 'medicalising childhood' as diagnoses become school 'currency'
Dave Clements warns ADHD and autism diagnoses have become the 'currency' of an overwhelmed education system, with 1 in 5 children now identified as having special educational needs.
Salford boy hires ice cream van for 10K YouTube milestone
Eight-year-old Phoenix Rose from Salford hired an ice cream van to give free treats to 40 local children after reaching 10,000 YouTube subscribers, his latest selfless act following heroics on a Jet2 flight.
Perfect Fried Egg in 1 Minute Without a Frying Pan
Egg expert Tom Ferris reveals a microwave method to make a perfect fried egg in under a minute, without a frying pan. The technique uses a bowl, oil, and careful timing to avoid rubbery texture.
Drayton Manor Caps Disability Passes at 10 Rides
Drayton Manor Resort has introduced a 10-ride limit on Easy Access Passes for guests with ADHD, autism, and anxiety to manage rising demand and queue times.
Queen Camilla's 79th Birthday Photo Released with Literacy Plan
A new photograph of Queen Camilla has been released to mark her 79th birthday, as she launches a literacy initiative giving every Year 6 child a free book this Christmas.
Pembrokeshire primary school saved from closure after U-turn
Stepaside CP School in Pembrokeshire will remain open after councillors backed a proposal from deputy leader Paul Miller, who cited good educational outcomes and sustainability.
Kirkby headteacher with no qualifications retires after 36 years
Tony McGuinness, who left school without any qualifications in 1982, retires after 36 years in teaching, having transformed All Saints Catholic High School from special measures to a 'Good' Ofsted rating.
Burnham's Education Plans: Tuition Fees and Pathways
Incoming PM Andy Burnham pledges education reform to tackle NEETs, boost technical routes, and hints at scrapping tuition fees for a graduate tax.
Knowsley Children's Services on Track for 'Good' Ofsted Rating
Knowsley Council's children's social services, rated 'inadequate' in 2024, are now on track to jump two Ofsted ratings to 'good' after workforce and process changes, with £13.7m invested.
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