Merseyside School Improves After Inadequate Ofsted Rating
Educ8 Liverpool, an independent special school in Seaforth, has been told it now meets standards after a damning Ofsted report in May 2025 led to significant improvements.
Category : Schools
Hundreds of Pupils Spend Week in School Isolation Booths
BBC investigation finds hundreds of pupils spent a week in school isolation booths last year, raising concerns over distress and off-rolling.
Teen Model Left Blind in One Eye After Bleach Attack in Hull
Teen model Victoria Smith left blind in one eye after bleach attack in Hull. Police arrest 17-year-old girl on suspicion of GBH.
Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs Labour School Phone Ban
Brianna Ghey's mother calls for social media ban for under-16s, backed by Labour MP Charlotte Nichols.
School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised by Parents
Sandwich Technology School bans mobile phones on site, with confiscation for 24 hours. Parents divided on safety vs. benefits.
Wales School Banding System a 'Failure', Teaching Unions Claim
Teaching unions claim Wales' school banding system is a failure based on arbitrary data, with schools like Ysgol Tryfan dropping from Band 1 to 4 in a year.
Family rift over Educating Yorkshire headteacher's age-gap romance
Educating Yorkshire headteacher Jonny Mitchell, 53, faces family rift over relationship with 25-year-old Abi McMahon; daughters struggle with age gap.
Ivanka Trump Mocked for Praising Jared Kushner's 'Tenacity' Amid Nepo Baby Backlash
Ivanka Trump mocked for praising Jared Kushner's 'tenacity' amid nepo baby backlash, as critics highlight their inherited wealth.
Columbia University Sanctions Academics Over Epstein Girlfriend's Dental School Admission
Columbia University disciplines two dental school academics for irregularly admitting Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, and will donate $210,000 to victim support groups.
Radfords Fined For Term Time Family Holiday
The Radford family fined for taking children on term-time holiday to Disney World, despite claiming financial struggles.
Man Dies in Antrim House Fire, Investigation Underway
A man in his 60s died in a house fire on Kilgreel Road, Antrim. Another resident and two police officers treated for smoke inhalation. Investigation ongoing.
Legalise Cannabis Party Surges in Australia Election, Threatens Pauline Hanson's Senate Seat
Legalise Cannabis Australia party gains over 244,519 votes, threatening Pauline Hanson's Senate seat with a 4.9% swing.
Edinburgh Students Risk Unclassified Degrees In Pay Row
Edinburgh students plan graduation protests after up to 2,000 face unclassified degrees due to a marking boycott in a pay dispute.
Three Schoolchildren Hospitalised After Copper Sulphate Poisoning in Science Lab
Three schoolchildren in Oxfordshire were hospitalised after ingesting copper sulphate in a science lab incident. All have since returned home.
Catholic School Bans K-Pop Songs Over Demon References
Lilliput Church of England Infant School bans K-pop songs from Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' over demon references, citing Christian ethos clash.
Gaza schoolgirl shot dead by Israeli forces in classroom
Israeli forces shot dead a third-grade student in a tent classroom in northern Gaza, causing psychological shock to classmates.
Whitehall Row Over School PE Funding Cuts
Whitehall row over proposed cuts to PE funding by DHSC and DfE, threatening Starmer's sports commitments. Ministers overrule DHSC cuts.
Stacey Solomon in Tears as Sons Return to School After Six Months
Stacey Solomon breaks down in tears as her two eldest sons return to school after six months of lockdown, sharing emotional videos on Instagram.
15 Oxfordshire Schools Shut After Burst Water Main
15 schools in Oxfordshire closed after burst water main leaves thousands without water; repairs ongoing.
Hundreds of UK Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Brings Snow
Hundreds of UK schools closed as snow and ice persist. Storm Goretti expected Thursday, bringing further disruption. Coldest night of year recorded.
California Bans Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools
California passes first law banning ultra-processed foods in schools, defining UPFs and leading a national trend.
Kensington School Achieves Outstanding Inspection Rating
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi in Kensington, Liverpool, has been awarded an outstanding rating following a joint denominational inspection by the Diocese and Archdiocese of Liverpool.
Labour MP Demands Nursery Safety Reforms After Baby's Death
Parents of baby killed at nursery call for mandatory CCTV and Ofsted reforms after footage led to manslaughter conviction.
Welsh Gov to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools
Wales will introduce statutory guidance to restrict mobile phone use in schools, following a consultation. The move aims to reduce distractions and improve learning, with strong support from staff.
Texas Student Shoots Teacher Then Kills Himself in High School Attack
A 15-year-old student shot a teacher and then himself at a Texas high school; no other injuries reported.
Private Schools Chief Attacks Labour Over 'Toxic Portrayal' and VAT Plans
Christopher King attacks Labour's 'toxic portrayal' of private schools and plans to add VAT to fees, accusing critics of hypocrisy over selection by house price.
Single Mum Fined £1,000 for Leaving Envelope by Overflowing Bins
Single mum fined £1,000 by Hounslow Council for leaving envelope by full bins; fears impact on job and DBS check.
England homeschooling surge could become permanent, data suggests
DfE data shows 97,000 children homeschooled in England in summer 2023, up 11,000 from start of year, with lifestyle reasons cited.
Kate Winslet and Brianna Ghey's Mother Call for Legal Smartphone Ban in Schools
Esther Ghey and Kate Winslet urge PM to legally ban smartphones in schools, citing harms to children's mental health and safety.
Man Jailed for Threatening Hoax Emails to Merseyside Schools
Darren Rigby, 21, jailed for 28 months for sending hoax emails threatening death to three Merseyside schools.
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