Thai School Apologises After Student's Punishment Haircut Sparks Outrage
Narivooth School in Thailand apologises after a student received an uneven haircut as punishment for breaking grooming rules, sparking public outcry.
Category : Schools
Child Dies in UK School Bus Crash: 10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Somerset Coach Overturn
A 10-year-old boy died and 21 were injured after a school coach overturned in Somerset on a return trip from Exmoor Zoo.
Alpine Villages Offer Cash to Lure New Residents
Swiss and Italian Alpine villages offer cash and cheap housing to attract new residents and combat population decline.
Parents Face £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays as Absences Soar
Parents face fines up to £2,500 for term-time holidays as unauthorised absences hit record high, with 443,322 penalty notices issued in 2023/24.
St George's Cross: From Far-Right Symbol to World Cup Pride
The St George's cross is a contested symbol in England, used by far-right groups and football fans alike, causing confusion and division.
Former Teacher and Councillor Anthony Hampton Jailed for Indecent Assault
Former teacher and councillor Anthony Hampton, 76, jailed for seven years for indecently assaulting two boys in the 1990s.
Parents Urged to Check School Bag Weight After Half Term
Parents urged to check school bag weight after half term; experts say bags should be no more than 10% of child's weight to avoid back pain.
Paedophile teacher banned for life after 120,000 child abuse images found
Former deputy headteacher Matthew Smith banned from teaching for life after 120,000 child abuse images found; he was jailed for 12 years for commissioning abuse of children in India.
Schoolgirl, 15, and Bus Driver Killed in M53 Coach Crash
A 15-year-old schoolgirl and a bus driver died when a school coach overturned on the M53 in Merseyside. A boy suffered life-changing injuries.
Top UK film school launches accessible rooms and bursaries for disabled students
NFTS to offer nine accessible rooms and bursaries for disabled students at Beaconsfield campus, aiming to improve industry representation.
Appeal Court Rejects Challenge to VAT on Private School Fees
Court of Appeal rejects challenge to VAT on private school fees, says parents can home school if they object to state schools.
Gen Z Spends Thousands on Extravagant School Proms
US families spend $919 on average for prom, with lower-income households spending more. Teens share costs and stress over dresses and promposals.
10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Somerset School Coach Crash
10-year-old boy dies in Somerset school coach crash returning from zoo trip; 21 injured, schools closed.
Merseyside Children's Home Gets 'Good' Ofsted Rating
Theophelian Limited's Sefton children's home upgraded to 'Good' overall by Ofsted after improvements in safeguarding, leadership, and child progress.
Nurseries Warned Over Hidden Fees In Free Childcare Rules
Parents in England face hidden fees for nursery places as providers cover government underfunding of free childcare hours, prompting a watchdog investigation.
US study finds phone bans in schools have 'close to zero' impact on learning
US study finds strict phone bans in schools have little impact on learning, attendance, or bullying, as UK considers similar measures.
Teenager, 14, Arrested After Knife Incident at Jersey School
A 14-year-old has been arrested after a knife incident at Haute Vallée school in Jersey. Staff restrained the pupil; one minor injury reported.
Susanna Reid Opens Good Morning Britain with 'Horrific' School Stabbing News
Susanna Reid opens Good Morning Britain with news of a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School, leaving two boys in serious condition.
Canada Mourns After Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Tragedy
Nine dead, including six children, in one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. PM Carney leads mourning.
Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder of Teacher in Welsh School
A 15-year-old boy arrested after a teacher was assaulted with a weapon at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Wales. The teacher has been discharged from hospital.
UK Axes £45m Girls' Education Programme After Two Years
The UK has scrapped a £45m programme aimed at keeping 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, just two years after it was announced.
Third of Disadvantaged White Pupils Leave Primary Unable to Read
A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without adequate reading fluency, hindering secondary access and increasing disengagement, new analysis reveals.
Girls Happier at School Than Boys, Norwegian Research Finds
Norwegian study finds girls happier at school than boys due to dopamine from social relationships; boys need more activity.
US Study Finds Phone Bans in Schools Have 'Close to Zero' Impact on Learning
US study finds strict phone bans in schools have minimal impact on learning, attendance, or bullying, but researchers warn against abandoning restrictions.
Phone bans in schools: a necessary step but enforcement remains a challenge
England's new phone ban in schools is welcomed but enforcement is costly and challenging, with teachers facing hostility and pupils showing addiction-like behaviour.
Lords Vote For School Phone Ban And Block Expansion Limits
UK government to introduce statutory ban on mobile phones in schools in England, replacing non-binding guidance, as part of children's wellbeing bill.
UK Schools to Cap Branded Uniform Items from September
From September, all UK state schools must limit branded uniform items to three for primary and four for secondary pupils, aiming to save families up to £1,000 a year under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act.
Statutory Mobile Phone Bans Coming To UK Schools
UK government to make mobile phone bans in schools statutory, amending children's wellbeing bill to replace guidance with legal requirement.
Teacher Dies In Snowstorm 13th Fatality
Missing Kansas teacher Rebecca Rauber found dead in snowstorm, 13th fatality. She succumbed to hypothermia after leaving a bar.
Teacher Fined £195,000 in School Transgender Row
Teacher Joshua Sutcliffe sacked from second school after calling Muhammad a false prophet; fined £195,000 in transgender row.
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