Estyn report praises Coety Primary School in Bridgend as a 'welcoming and nurturing community,' highlighting strong progress for pupils, effective leadership, and a purposeful curriculum. Only one recommendation made.
Valley Gardens and Marden Bridge middle schools in Whitley Bay propose a hard federation to pool resources, citing declining birth rates and financial pressures. Public consultation expected by September.
Hamilton MSP Alex Kerr congratulated St John Ogilvie High School on its Education Scotland inspection report, which awarded one 'excellent' and three 'very good' gradings, calling the outcome 'outstanding'.
David Wilson Homes launches 'Built by Imagination' contest for Lanarkshire primary pupils to redesign a room in a four-bedroom home, with prizes including Smyths Toys vouchers.
Disadvantaged pupils in England are 19 months behind classmates by GCSEs, with the gap widening post-Covid, according to an Education Policy Institute report.
Westminster City Council ends universal free school meals for years 7-9, affecting hundreds of families who face paying £550 per child annually. The Conservative-run council aligns with national eligibility.
South Lanarkshire Council has approved school holiday dates for 2027/28, with pupils returning on August 17, 2027. A consultation received 519 responses, with 68% supporting the proposed calendar.
Pembrokeshire council votes to permanently close fire-damaged Manorbier school; councillor calls for independent investigation into handling of the closure.
St Gerard's School in Bangor, founded in 1915, has permanently closed and entered administration due to financial pressures including VAT on fees and loss of charitable status.
Aberdeen Airport encourages passengers with hidden disabilities to use Sunflower lanyards for discreet support, urging early notification to ensure trained staff can provide assistance.
Cardiff Council plans a temporary 60-place increase at Ysgol Glantaf for 2027-28 to meet Welsh-medium secondary demand, ensuring every child who wants a place gets one.
Plans for a new school on a former market site in Old Swan aim to replace the dilapidated St Anne (Stanley) building, deemed structurally unsound since 2021. The new facility will accommodate 420 pupils.
Scottish Parliament to debate Andrew Tate's influence on children as his misogynistic ideology spreads in schools, prompting concerns from teachers and parents.
Amber heat health warnings have been issued by the Met Office as some areas in England could hit 36C. At least 18 UK schools will close early or remain shut entirely on Friday.
Experts weigh in on the right age for children to get smartphones, citing research on wellbeing and individual readiness.
Hundreds of schools in England and Wales close due to snow, with head teachers making decisions based on safety and guidelines.
Bullet fragment found near carotid artery of 10-year-old Minnesota school shooting survivor; two children killed, 21 injured.
Video game writers test if kids can master retro games, finding children enjoy classic Pokémon and Mario Kart despite dated graphics.
Parents clash over social media bans for children, with disputes at school gates reflecting a wider culture war over screen time and mental health.
MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for under-16s again, backing government consultation on online harms.
Two pupils from Carr Lodge Academy in Doncaster died within hours of each other. School says deaths are unrelated and offers support.
Florida's 'don't say gay' law raises mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ youth, say psychologists and parents.
Labour scraps Jeremy Hunt's compulsory 9-to-5 school day policy, citing impracticality and a focus on flexible hours.
Search ends for Indonesia school collapse victims; 67 dead, 104 survivors. Illegal construction blamed.
A six-year-old boy pleads not guilty after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the back with a carving knife in a Norfolk school toilet.
An eight-year-old girl dies after a medical episode at Penrhys Primary School in Wales; police investigate but no suspicious circumstances.
Manchester Arena bombing survivors mentor Southport teachers to help them support children after the July 2024 stabbings.
Plans for a 50-storey gold-decked Trump presidential library in Miami face ridicule; critics compare statue to authoritarian effigies.
UK teachers share strategies for dealing with the 'six-seven' classroom craze, from ignoring it to banning it.
Noel and Sue Radford fined £756 for taking children out of school for £52k Disney World trip to celebrate Sue's 50th birthday.