Wales School Closures July 25: Full List of Shut Schools
More than 500 schools across Wales will be closed on Thursday, July 25, due to extreme heat warnings. Local councils announce closures for safety.
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West Lothian Parents Vote on Winchburgh Academy Move
Parents in villages east of Linlithgow will be asked in August if they want to send their children to Winchburgh Academy, following proposals backed by West Lothian’s Education Executive.
West Lothian Pupils to Get Seven-Week Summer Holiday
West Lothian Council has approved a seven-week summer holiday for pupils in 2027/28, adding an extra week to correct the earlier start of the school year.
Welsh Gov Under Fire Over £340m ALN Funding Delay
Wales' finance minister defends not spending £340m on additional learning needs immediately, sparking cross-party criticism. The money, from UK Government debt write-off, won't be allocated until 2028-29.
Poll: Should UK Schools Close in Heatwave? Have Your Say
Hundreds of UK schools close amid rare red extreme heat warning with temperatures up to 40C. Have your say in our poll on whether schools should shut during heatwaves.
My School Is Scrapping GCSEs – I Think Others Should Follow
A student argues that her school's decision to replace GCSEs with a bespoke curriculum, including AI courses and bridging programs, reduces exam stress and better prepares students for the future.
Educating Yorkshire Returns for Season 2 on Channel 4
Channel 4's Educating Yorkshire returns for season 2 on 31st August, with Mr Burton as headteacher at Thornhill Community Academy.
Over 100 Schools Closed in Wales Amid Red Warning
Over 100 schools across Wales are closed on Wednesday as a Met Office red warning for extreme heat takes effect, with temperatures forecast to reach 39°C.
Indonesia School Collapse: Three Dead and Over 90 Missing as Rescue Effort Continues
Three dead and 91 missing after building collapse at Indonesian Islamic boarding school in East Java.
Headteacher Criticises Labour Proposals to Limit School Uniform Logos
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh argues branded uniforms protect pupils from exploitation, opposing Labour's logo limits.
Brianna Ghey's Mother's School Mindfulness Campaign Gains Support
Brianna Ghey's mother raises £100k to bring mindfulness lessons to all Warrington schools in her daughter's memory.
Education Expert Reveals How Students Can Save £50,000 by Rethinking University
Education expert Lukas Kaminskis advises students to consider alternatives to university to avoid £50,000 debt, as employers value practical skills.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Key Questions Answered
Kent meningitis outbreak: two dead, 11 seriously ill. Symptoms, prevention, and response details.
Teachers Fury Over Nando’s Style School Food Ratings
Teachers unions criticise Ofsted's new five-point grading system as 'Nando's style', warning it will increase pressure and fail to improve safety or teaching.
Single-Word Ofsted Reports to Be Scrapped After Ruth Perry Campaign
Government scraps single-word Ofsted grades after campaign by family of headteacher Ruth Perry, who died by suicide following a downgrade.
Monaco's Royal Twins Start at Prestigious New School
Monaco's Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, 10, start school at FANB, with Gabriella's jewellery breaking uniform rules.
Southport Pupils Reveal Trauma After Classmates Stabbing
Teenage girl stabbed twice in Southport attack relives day 'like horror film on repeat', telling inquiry of killer's 'possessed' eyes.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy Suspended for Insulting Minister
Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy suspended for a week after using offensive language about Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker in an off-air remark.
Educating Yorkshire Returns to Channel 4 After 12 Years
Channel 4's Educating Yorkshire returns on 31 August, revisiting Thornhill Academy with Mr Burton as headteacher, tackling modern teen issues.
US College Professor Dies in Lisbon Funicular Crash
US professor Heather Hall dies in Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16; family and colleagues pay tribute.
Educating Yorkshire Returns: A Joyful Boost for UK Schools
Channel 4's Educating Yorkshire returns with a heartwarming look at Thornhill Academy, showcasing the power of positive support in education.
Teacher Slams Tory 'Scare Stories' Over England's 'Ghost Children' School Crisis
Teacher accuses Tories of using 'scare stories' over England's school absence crisis, blaming austerity for 1.7m persistently absent pupils.
Netflix's 'My Oxford Year' Review: A Predictable Weepie That Fails Its Heroine
Netflix's 'My Oxford Year' is a predictable romantic drama that fails its heroine, prioritising the male lead's story over her character development.
Marco Pierre White reveals the secret to perfect pasta – and it's all about timing
Marco Pierre White shares his secret for perfect pasta: cook it for one minute less than the packet says, and use plenty of salted water.
Indonesia School Collapse: Race Against Time to Save Students
Three dead and 91 missing after Indonesia school collapse; rescue efforts hampered by unstable building.
School Friend Controlling Your Child? Expert UK Advice
Expert advice on helping an 11-year-old girl break free from a controlling school friend, including setting boundaries and building self-esteem.
‘The worst it’s ever been’: teachers decry Send crisis in England’s schools
Teachers and parents decry England's special educational needs crisis, with rising demand, inadequate support, and record spending failing to improve outcomes.
New PE Kits Boost Teenage Girls' Confidence in Sports
Study finds teenage girls lose interest in sports due to body image, puberty, and fear of judgement. New PE kits and initiatives aim to boost confidence.
Teacher Killed in Tragic Student Prank Accident
Teacher Jason Hughes died after a student prank went wrong; he tripped and was hit by a pickup truck. Family urges dropping charges.
Councillor Recalls Bullying Over Ill-Fitting Blazer as Hull Restores School Uniform Grants
Hull councillor Jessica Raspin shares her childhood experience of being bullied over an oversized blazer, as the council reintroduces school uniform grants for low-income families.
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