Peace is Children's Word of the Year 2025
Oxford University Press reveals peace as the children's word of the year for 2025, with AI and resilience also popular. A new slang term 'six-seven' wins top spot.
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Oxford Children's Word of the Year 2025: Peace
Oxford University Press announces 'peace' as Children's Word of the Year 2025, with AI as runner-up. Survey of 5,000 children reveals current affairs awareness.
School Faces Backlash Over Strict Hairstyle Ban
St Edmund's College in Ipswich has sparked controversy by publishing a list of prohibited haircuts including mullets and burst fades, prompting parental criticism about personal expression versus school standards.
US Lawmakers Push for College Sports Regulation
Bipartisan lawmakers are advocating for stricter controls on college athletics, citing concerns over the commercialisation of student athletes and multi-million dollar NIL deals following the championship game.
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Principal Defends Suspension of 19 Boys Over Assembly Incident
Laurelhill Community College principal Nicola Stevenson has defended suspending 19 boys following a school assembly incident, calling it a necessary response to prevent toxic masculinity from developing.
Christian Schools Fight Labour's VAT in Court of Appeal
Christian private schools have launched a Court of Appeal challenge against Labour's VAT on fees, claiming it constitutes religious discrimination and violates human rights.
Education Key Predictor of UK Political Views on Immigration
New research reveals education is the strongest indicator of political attitudes in Britain, with graduates far more supportive of diversity than those with fewer qualifications.
Mother's Call for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teen Brianna, urges a social media ban for under-16s, citing online harms. A key parliamentary amendment sparks debate.
Liverpool school lockdown after threatening email
Holly Lodge Girl's College in Liverpool was placed in lockdown after a threatening email. Police investigated as students were kept safe inside. Read the full story.
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Mother's plea to PM: Ban social media for under-16s
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna, urges Keir Starmer to back a social media ban for under-16s to protect children from online harm. Read the full story.
New guide for parents on making formal school complaints
The government has launched a new guide to help parents navigate formal school complaints, aiming to reduce aggressive disputes and social media rows. Learn the five-step process.
Government launches guide for parents complaining to schools
A new government-backed guide offers parents a five-step process for raising concerns with schools, aiming to reduce aggressive disputes and social media complaints. Learn the steps.
Body found by pupil at Wolverhampton school
An 11-year-old girl discovered a man's body during a PE lesson at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. The school was closed as police investigate. Read the full story.
Teacher banned for dragging pupil across floor
Georgina Graham banned from teaching indefinitely after using 'inappropriate and excessive force' on two young children at Hunningley Primary School. Read the full report.
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My 5-Year Ordeal in America's Unregulated Homeschool System
A memoir reveals a childhood lost to extreme 'unschooling' in 1990s Texas, exposing the lack of oversight that still leaves millions of US homeschooled children vulnerable today.
Children as young as four trained in rifle shooting in Sussex
A Sussex group run by conspiracy theorists offers shooting lessons to young children, barring Ofsted inspectors. Discover the details and the legal loopholes being exploited.
Schools' Holocaust Day sign-ups halved since Oct 7 attacks
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches review into anti-Semitism in schools as Holocaust Memorial Day participation more than halves. Read the full investigation.
Holocaust school events drop 60% since Oct 7
New data reveals a sharp 60% decline in UK schools marking Holocaust Memorial Day since the 2023 Hamas attacks. Chief Rabbi warns of 'path of least resistance'. Read the full report.
NEU Accused of Anti-Semitism in UK Schools
An investigation reveals how the National Education Union is accused of promoting pro-Palestine bias and anti-Semitism within classrooms, leading to cancelled MP visits and student protests.
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Sexual Violence Probes Drop 90% After Trump Layoffs
Federal investigations into campus sexual assault have nearly halted, dropping from dozens to fewer than 10 yearly, after Trump gutted the civil rights office. Victims are left with nowhere to turn.
Head Lice Infestations Spike in UK Schools This January
UK schools report a major surge in head lice cases as children return. The NHS outlines symptoms and experts warn against 'just in case' treatments. Learn how to spot and stop the spread.
Jewish MP's school visit cancelled after activist pressure
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the cancellation of Damien Egan's visit to a Bristol school 'shocking'. Ofsted launches urgent inspection. Read the full story.
Ofsted inspects school over cancelled MP visit
Ofsted has launched a snap inspection at Bristol Brunel Academy after it cancelled a visit by local MP Damien Egan following opposition from a pro-Palestine group. Read the full story on the implications for schools and political access.
Home schooling rises 15% amid child anxiety crisis
New data reveals a sharp 15% rise in home education, with mental health and unmet SEND needs driving the exodus. Experts demand urgent investment in support services.
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Car crashes into US school cafeteria as students eat breakfast
A parent's SUV ploughed into a Memphis high school after brake failure. A student captured the terrifying moment on Meta glasses. Read the full story.
Ofsted inspects school over cancelled Jewish MP visit
Ofsted launches inspection after Bristol school cancels Jewish MP's visit due to activist pressure. Keir Starmer calls it 'very serious'. Read the full story.
Mass campaign urges UK social media ban for under-16s
A grassroots campaign has flooded MPs' inboxes, demanding an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says 'all options are on the table' to protect children online.
Ofsted inspects school after Jewish MP visit cancelled
Ofsted has launched an emergency inspection at a Bristol academy over fears it was 'intimidated' into cancelling a visit from Jewish MP Damien Egan. Read the full story on the safeguarding concerns and political pressure.
Mum defends making kids pay for McDonald's
A UK mother explains why she made her children use their Christmas cash to pay for a McDonald's meal, calling it a vital money management lesson. Discover the full story and the online debate it sparked.
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19 Antrim pupils suspended over 'toxic masculinity'
A County Antrim school suspends 19 boys over alleged 'toxic masculinity' and intimidation of teachers, sparking a parental backlash. Read the full story.
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