MPs Debate Four-Day School Week Petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis. The government has firmly rejected the proposal.
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MPs debate four-day school week petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week in England. The government has rejected the idea, citing impacts on parents and the economy.
Parents sue school after son killed in car park accident
The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school in Los Angeles, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV.
Parents Sue School After Son's Parking Lot Death
The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV. Read the full story.
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Welsh schools hire English teachers due to staff shortage
Gwynedd Council reveals a staffing crisis is forcing Welsh-medium schools to relax strict language rules and hire English-speaking teachers. Discover the impact on Welsh language education.
Welsh language schools hire English-speaking teachers
Gwynedd Council is forced to relax strict Welsh-only rules in schools due to a severe teacher shortage. Discover the challenges facing Welsh language education.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
State schools drop assembly songs as pupils find it 'uncool'
New research reveals a stark decline in communal singing in state secondary assemblies, with over half of schools affected. Experts warn of a growing divide with the private sector. Discover the data and the call to action for music in schools.
Trans guidance delay 'puts children at risk', ministers warn
Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott warns that Bridget Phillipson's failure to publish long-delayed trans guidance for schools is creating a dangerous 'patchwork' of rules. Read the full story.
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Phone Ban Exposes Students' Analogue Clock Struggle
A mobile phone ban in New York City schools has uncovered a surprising gap in students' skills: many cannot read analogue clocks. Discover the cultural shift and wider implications.
NY School Phone Ban Reveals Students Can't Read Clocks
A mobile phone ban in New York schools has uncovered a surprising gap in pupils' education: many cannot tell the time on analogue clocks. Discover the wider impact on school culture.
Teacher Criticises 'Six-Seven' Social Media Craze in Schools
A Berkshire teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' trend promotes mindless behaviour. He urges students to question why they follow trends, fostering hope through kindness, not social media profits.
Headteacher Recruitment Crisis Hits Quarter of Schools
A new study reveals 25% of schools struggled to appoint a headteacher this academic year, with special schools facing acute challenges. Read the full report on the leadership crisis.
Quarter of schools struggle to find headteachers
A new study reveals 25% of schools seeking a headteacher in September failed to appoint one by Christmas, with special schools hit hardest. Read the full report on the leadership crisis.
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Sophie Winkleman admits smartphone U-turn for 12-year-old
Actress and campaigner Sophie Winkleman confesses she 'failed spectacularly' by giving her daughter a phone, urging government action on a smartphone ban for under-16s.
Actress Sophie Winkleman admits phone ban failure
Peep Show star Sophie Winkleman confesses she gave her 12-year-old a phone despite campaigning for bans. She urges government legislation to help parents and schools.
Inside Le Rosey: The World's Most Exclusive £150k-a-Year School
Explore Switzerland's Institut Le Rosey, where £150,000 a year buys access to princes, a dual-campus life, and a global elite network. Is it worth the price of exclusivity?
Americanisms Enter UK Kids' Vocabulary, Experts Reveal
British children are adopting US phrases like 'period' and 'for real' from shows and games. Experts say it's a natural, temporary shift in language evolution. Discover the impact.
Ukrainian refugee quits UK college over Russian language pressure
A Ukrainian refugee student has withdrawn from a UK sixth form after staff urged her to study Russian, citing her heritage. The incident raises questions about cultural sensitivity in British education.
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Shocking packed lunches revealed by UK teachers
UK teachers share the most shocking pupils' packed lunches, including energy drinks and leftover takeaways. Discover the healthy alternatives recommended by the NHS.
Paedophile teacher banned for life after pupil pregnancy
Maths teacher Rebecca Joynes, 31, receives a lifetime teaching ban after being jailed for sexual offences against two pupils, one of whom she had a child with. Read the full report.
Islamic school given 28 days to prove principal fit
A NSW Islamic school has 28 days to prove its principal is 'fit and proper' following an investigation into inflammatory social media posts. Failure could lead to deregistration.
90s school shoe ritual sparks UK nostalgia debate
A dad's memory of changing into 'pumps' for school has sparked a wave of 80s and 90s nostalgia, revealing the UK's regional names for classic PE shoes. Join the conversation and share your memory!
State School Music Education in Steep Decline
Arts leaders warn of a crisis in state school music education, with provision steadily declining. They call for government action to ensure all children have access to the arts.
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Elite performers rarely start as child geniuses, study finds
New research reveals most world-class achievers peak later in life, not as child prodigies. Discover why a broad early focus is key to long-term success. Read the full analysis.
Why child prodigies rarely become world-class performers
New research reveals early specialisation can limit long-term achievement. Discover why a broader, multi-disciplinary path is key to reaching peak performance.
Bus driver fired over 'no Spanish' sign speaks out
A Pennsylvania school bus driver, fired after posting a 'no speaking Spanish' sign, breaks her silence. Diane Crawford, 66, defends her actions but admits she should have worded it differently. Read the full story.
VAT on School Fees Fails to Fund Teachers, Says HMC Chair
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Fury over 'meagre' school lunch wrap at Scarborough UTC
A parent's outrage erupts after a photo reveals a paltry school lunch at Scarborough UTC. The 'disgraceful' ham wrap sparks over 100 comments from furious families. Share your school dinner experiences.
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Mum fumes over daughter's 'wife' role in nativity play
A mother is 'itching' to confront her child's school after her six-year-old was cast as 'the Innkeeper's wife'. The festive row has sparked a fierce debate online about casual sexism in education.
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