School Readiness Crisis: Teachers Waste Hours Daily on Basic Care
Nearly 40% of children in England and Wales start school without basic skills, teachers spend 1.4 hours daily on care tasks, survey finds.
Category : Schools
Police Investigate Death of Brighton College Teenager
Police investigate the unexplained death of 14-year-old Brighton College pupil Naishel Kelly, who died after breathing problems; no signs of anaphylaxis found.
East Riding School Sees Surge in Safeguarding Cases After Lockdown
Hornsea Secondary School reports 265 safeguarding cases since September, up from 102 pre-pandemic, with rises in self-harm, eating disorders, and domestic violence.
Momo Hoax: Schools, Police and Media Told to Stop Promoting Viral Challenge
UK charities warn that media and schools promoting the Momo hoax cause more harm than good, urging a stop to the moral panic.
Solihull School Lockdown Over Man Chanting About Demons
Solihull primary school lockdown after man chanting about demons near premises; police investigate.
Inside the School Refusal Crisis: A Mother's Fight for Her Daughters
Caro Giles home-educates three daughters after school distress. Her memoir 'Unschooled' critiques a failing system.
HMRC Warns Parents: Report Child's Education by Aug 31
HMRC warns parents claiming Child Benefit for children aged 16-19 must report by August 31 if the child stays in education or training to avoid payment stoppage.
Former Deputy Head at Prince George's School Jailed for Child Abuse
Former deputy head at Prince George's school jailed for 12 years for child sexual abuse offences, including paying for abuse in India.
Essex Islamic Academy Trustees Disqualified Over Radicalisation Failures
Five trustees of Essex Islamic Academy disqualified after failing to prevent radicalisation attempts by a teacher convicted of terrorism offences.
West Lothian Nursery Earns Top Care Inspectorate Marks
Windykowne Primary School Nursery in Bathgate received an 'Excellent' rating for leadership and 'Very Good' for play and support from the Care Inspectorate.
Kids Quiz: Lightbulb Heat and Panda Population Facts
Kids quiz on lightbulb heat and panda population, created by children, hosted by Molly Oldfield.
Three Pupils Hospitalised After Chemistry Incident
Three pupils at Lord Williams’s School in Thame were hospitalised after a pupil allegedly added copper sulphate to their water bottles during a science lesson.
Labour Pledges to Scrap Ofsted Grades in Favour of 'Report Card' System
Labour proposes scrapping Ofsted grades for a 'report card' system, aiming to provide parents with more detailed school performance information.
Supply Teacher Banned for 'Granny Schoolteacher' OnlyFans Account
Supply teacher Lyndi Corston, 62, banned after creating 'granny schoolteacher' OnlyFans account and appearing in explicit videos.
ANU Scandals Under Julie Bishop Caused £100m Reputational Damage, University Estimates
ANU estimates £100m reputational damage from scandals under former chancellor Julie Bishop, including bullying claims and cost-cutting programme Renew ANU.
15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead at Elite Roedean School
A 15-year-old girl has been found dead at Roedean School in East Sussex. Police are investigating the unexplained death but say there are no suspicious circumstances.
Parents Win £20k After Police Admit Unlawful Arrest Over WhatsApp Row
Parents win £20k payout after police admit unlawful arrest over WhatsApp complaints about daughter's school.
Gillian Keegan Criticises NEU Over 'Inappropriate' Israel-Palestine Motion
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan criticises NEU over motion describing Israel as racist, saying it ignores Hamas attacks and will hurt Jewish community.
Schoolgirl Found Dead in Malaysian Jungle After Vanishing from Resort
Nóra Quoirin, a 15-year-old London schoolgirl with a brain disorder, was found dead in a Malaysian jungle nine days after vanishing from a resort, sparking an inquest and family criticism of police handling.
Five UK Students Drowned in Egypt School Trip Named
Five UK students who drowned during a school trip to Alexandria, Egypt, have been named. The incident occurred at Abu Talat Beach despite red warning flags.
Parents Warn Bing Show Sparks Tantrum Concerns
CBeebies show Bing criticised for encouraging tantrums and spoilt behaviour in toddlers, sparking debate among parents.
UK Schools Urged to Remove Pupil Photos Amid Deepfake Blackmail Threat
UK schools urged to remove pupil photos from websites as criminals use AI to create deepfake sexual images for blackmail, experts warn.
Royal Mail Urges Kids to Write Letters to Scotland Players
Royal Mail launches campaign encouraging children aged 4-17 to write letters of support to Scotland players during the 2026 World Cup, aiming to revive letter writing.
Jack and the Beanstalk Panto Review: A Critique of Academy Schools
Lyric Hammersmith's Jack and the Beanstalk panto reimagines the tale as a critique of academy schools, with a sinister computer and meat-eating headmaster.
Teacher Banned After Granny Schoolteacher Porn Discovery
DfE to ban teachers cautioned for child porn after Gove faces pressure over reinstated teacher Geoffrey Bettley.
Girl Expelled After Hitting Boy Over AI Nude Images
A 13-year-old girl was expelled after attacking a boy over AI-generated nude images shared at her school, highlighting gaps in handling deepfake cyberbullying.
School WhatsApp Group Etiquette: A Parent's Survival Guide
Essential rules for surviving the school WhatsApp group, from avoiding petty drama to handling conflicts.
California Becomes First US State to Ban Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools
California passes law banning ultra-processed foods from school meals, creating first statutory definition of UPFs and potentially influencing other states.
Manchester School Graded 'Exceptional' in All Ofsted Areas
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy in Cheetham Hill received 'exceptional' grades across all Ofsted categories, with inspectors praising its calm atmosphere and high pupil attendance.
Arctic Wilderness Helps Teens Overcome Phone Addiction in New Documentary
Documentary 'Folktales' follows Norwegian teens at an Arctic folk high school, using survival skills to overcome phone addiction and social media anxiety.
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