Expert's Three-Word Advice for Mum of August-Born School Starter
Expert gives three-word advice to mum worried about her August-born child starting school with older peers.
Category : Schools
Hundreds of UK Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Brings Snow and Ice
Hundreds of UK schools closed as Storm Goretti brings snow, ice, and travel disruption. Met Office warnings remain in place.
Hundreds of Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Batters UK
Storm Goretti causes school closures, travel chaos, and power outages across UK; fresh snow and ice warnings issued.
Carmarthenshire Expands Welsh-Language Education at Four Schools
Carmarthenshire council approves plans to strengthen Welsh-language education at four primary schools, with a statutory consultation set for September and October 2026.
School Removes Mirrors From Toilets Over Behaviour Issues
Wey Valley Academy in Dorset removes all mirrors from toilets to tackle congestion and behaviour issues, sparking anger among parents.
UK Snow Closures: A Guide for Working Parents
Hundreds of UK schools closed due to snow. Guide for working parents on rights, remote learning, and time off.
Hundreds of UK Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Hits
Storm Goretti causes widespread disruption: hundreds of schools closed, travel chaos, power cuts, and emergency protocols activated for rough sleepers.
Renfrewshire Council Backs Forces Children's Charter
Renfrewshire Council unanimously adopted the Forces Children's Rights Charter, recognizing unique challenges faced by military children, including frequent moves and parental deployment.
Headteachers Threaten to Quit as Ofsted Inspectors Over Report Card Reforms
Headteachers threaten to quit as Ofsted inspectors unless government delays and revises school report card reforms, citing workload and wellbeing concerns.
Wireless Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Banned from UK
Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitic remarks; refunds issued.
UK Schools Shut as Snow and Ice Persist Across the Country
UK schools close for second day as snow and ice warnings continue; Met Office issues alerts for Scotland, north-east England, and South East.
Ofsted's Gargantuan New School Inspection Plan Sparks Fury
Headteachers fury as Ofsted accelerates inspections with extra £24m, aiming to inspect all schools by summer 2025 despite Covid disruption.
Outdoor Centre to Close Over £3m Maintenance Costs
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre in Windermere will close in November 2026 due to a £3m maintenance backlog and declining school trip numbers, North Tyneside Council confirms.
FA Launches 3v3 Football for Under-Sevens to Boost Skills
FA introduces 3v3 football for under-sevens from next season to boost technical skills, creativity, and reduce dropout rates.
Schools Failing To Tackle Pervasive Sexism Warns Commissioner
NASUWT survey shows 23.4% of female teachers faced misogyny from pupils in past year, highest in four years, prompting calls for action.
14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Fall at Elite NYC Private School
14-year-old girl dies after falling from Chapin School building in Manhattan; police investigation ongoing.
Independent Review Calls for End to 'Macho Culture' of School Inspections After Headteacher's Suicid
Independent review into Ruth Perry's suicide calls for end to 'macho culture' of school inspections and high-stakes accountability in England.
Ofsted Chief Sought Greater Powers to Inspect Private Schools but Was Ignored
Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman requested greater powers to inspect private schools for safeguarding issues but was ignored by ministers, documents reveal.
Wideopen School Closure Plans Thrown Out by Adjudicator
Parents of Hazlewood Community Primary School celebrate as School Adjudicators reject North Tyneside Council's plans to close the school and merge it with Greenfields by 2028.
School smartphone bans seen as punitive by young people, UCL study warns
A University College London study finds that outright smartphone bans in schools are viewed as punitive by students, with 75% of pupils opposing the policy, while most teachers and parents support it.
Half of Teachers Work in Schools with Homeless Children, Shelter Finds
Over half of teachers in England work with homeless children, impacting education and wellbeing, Shelter research reveals.
Pupil Dies After Medical Emergency at South Shields School
A pupil has died after a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields; school closed for the day.
Labour Scraps Ofsted Single-Word Ratings in Education Overhaul
Labour scraps Ofsted single-word ratings, replacing them with report cards to improve standards and parental understanding.
Cardiff Sees Record Number of Welsh Speakers
A new report reveals that 26.4% of Cardiff's population can now speak Welsh, the highest ever recorded for any local authority in Wales, with 96,800 speakers.
Pupil Dies After Medical Emergency at South Shields School
A pupil has died after a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields, prompting a large emergency response.
Labour’s Send Revolution: A High-Stakes Experiment Threatening Parental Rights
Labour's Send plan promises investment but faces criticism over funding, teacher concerns, and potential backlash from Reform.
Damning report must be 'turning point' for white working-class education
A damning report on white working-class children's schooling must be a 'turning point', warns Schools North East, highlighting stark educational inequalities.
Taliban ties aid to attendance at religious schools for women and girls
Taliban ties food aid and jobs to attendance at religious schools, leaving Afghan women and girls with no other education option, investigation finds.
Inquiry: White working-class kids need education reform
An independent inquiry finds white working-class children are the lowest-performing large demographic in England and calls for once-in-a-generation reforms.
Florida College Republicans Group Chat Leak Reveals Racist and Antisemitic Messages
Leaked WhatsApp chats from FIU College Republicans reveal racist, antisemitic, and homophobic comments, sparking calls for resignations and expulsion from party leadership.
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