Category : Schools


Parents face £2,500 fines for school holiday absences

Strict new government regulations empower headteachers to issue hefty fines and pursue legal action against parents taking children out of school without permission, with penalties reaching up to £2,500 per child.

Boy, 5, in coma with brain injury after Texas school incident

Kason Heniser, a five-year-old boy, is fighting for his life with a catastrophic brain injury after a shocking incident involving a staff member at his Texas elementary school. His family demands answers as the school district and police investigate.

School Shooting Plot Thwarted: Teen Arrested with Manifesto

A 17-year-old Washington boy has been arrested after police uncovered a detailed school shooting manifesto and a cache of weapons, foiling a potential tragedy. The swift action by law enforcement followed a tip from a concerned classmate.

Monaco's Royal Twins Start at Prestigious New School

Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, the nine-year-old heirs to the Monegasque throne, have started a new chapter at a prestigious private school after leaving the state system, a move that has captivated royal watchers.

Govt May Scrap Ofsted Ratings After Damning Report

Exclusive: A damning new report from the University of Reading calls for the complete abolition of Ofsted's one-word ratings, citing severe harm to teacher wellbeing and educational quality. The government is now under mounting pressure to act.

Ofsted: One in Three English Schools Fails on Reading

A damning Ofsted report reveals a literacy crisis in England's schools, with a third failing to teach reading effectively. Discover the regional disparities and the urgent call for a new national strategy.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

Parents Baffled as Mr Wolf Game Renamed 'Ms Switch'

UK parents are left confused and concerned as the classic children's game 'What's the Time, Mr Wolf?' undergoes a bizarre rebrand to 'Ms Switch', with many blaming 'woke' culture for the puzzling change.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

Cheerleader forced to drop out over online business

Laken Sneely, a dedicated Kentucky cheerleader, has been forced to abandon her education and cheerleading dreams after her school district enforced a controversial policy against her online business endeavours.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

School Friend Controlling Your Child? Expert UK Advice

Exclusive: Parents across Britain are grappling with a hidden social crisis as their children fall under the toxic influence of controlling peers. Discover the warning signs and expert strategies to reclaim your child's independence.

School fines mum £120 for son's Egypt term-time holiday

A mother from Bury is outraged after her son's school issued a £120 fine for a family holiday to Egypt during term time. The school's 'zero tolerance' policy on absences has sparked a fierce debate on parental rights and educational authority.

UK College Professor Dies in Portugal Car Crash

Professor Anthony Shingler, a respected academic from Westminster, has died following a horrific car accident while on holiday in Portugal. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated educator.

School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice

Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.

German Teacher Stabbed in Brutal School Attack

A teacher has been seriously injured in a brutal stabbing at a school in Essen, Germany. Police have launched a major investigation into the shocking attack that has left the community in shock.

Mum moves 5000 miles for world's best schools

A determined UK mother sold everything to relocate her family to Finland, seeking a superior education and a better quality of life for her children. Discover her inspiring journey.

Mum's fury as daughter returns from school trip with shaved head

A mother from Telford is left horrified after her 11-year-old daughter returns from a school trip to an adventure centre with a completely shaved head, without parental consent. The school and centre face serious questions over safeguarding.

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