Airdrie Nursery Gets Positive Inspection Report
Kirktonholme Childcare in Airdrie receives a positive inspection report from HMIE, with no further visits planned. Staff praised for creating a welcoming nursery community.
Category : Schools
Bertha Park Primary School Plans Move Forward With Public Display
Bertha Park residents will soon see plans for the long-awaited primary school, with public displays scheduled for August 27 and September 14 at Bertha Park High School.
GCSE retakes: costs, dates and how to resit
Students need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths to progress. Resits for these subjects take place in November, with costs varying from free to £500.
GCSE Results Day 2026: Dates, Times, and Grading Explained
GCSE results day 2026 is on August 20 for pupils in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Learn how to collect results, new phone app access, and grading systems.
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Rashford mentoring Man United youngsters, impressing chiefs
Marcus Rashford has seriously impressed Manchester United chiefs by mentoring JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey, boosting his chances of staying at the club.
School uniform law: max three branded items from September
From September, schools must limit branded uniform items to three per pupil under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, reducing costs for parents.
GCSE resits: How to retake exams, costs, dates, subjects
Students can resit GCSEs in November or May/June. Costs range from £75 to £150 at schools, or £150 to £500 privately. Alternatives include functional skills qualifications.
St Johnstone Starlet's Dream Year: Exams and Debut
Jack Robertson, 18, from Morrison's Academy, balanced S6 studies with football, earning top grades and making his St Johnstone debut against Ayr United.
Two-week October school holiday switch sparks concern
West Dunbartonshire Council's 2027/28 term dates show the October break extended to two weeks, from October 4 to 15, adding five days and raising childcare and work concerns among parents.
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Inspectors praise Newmains Primary improvements but list areas to improve
Newmains Primary School received improved marks from HM Inspectors after a visit, with strengths including a nurturing environment and robust tracking, but areas for improvement were also identified.
Maths teacher banned for touching pupils' hair and singing
Anthony Hook, 66, has been banned from teaching for at least two years after a disciplinary panel found he ran his fingers through pupils' hair and sang 'I love you' to one.
Maths teacher banned after 'I love you' song to pupils
Anthony Hook, 66, acquitted of sexual assault, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after a disciplinary panel found him guilty of unacceptable professional conduct for inappropriate behaviour towards pupils.
DWP confirms all-day free bus travel for disabled in England
Disabled people in England will be able to use concessionary bus passes at any time from April 1, 2027, as the government removes weekday time restrictions.
Milestone in £4m Wirral Met campus expansion reached
Wirral Met College's £4m expansion at Twelve Quays reaches halfway, with the new Maths and English Centre handed over for September intake.
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GCSE Results Day 2026: Date and Collection Times
GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday, August 20. Schools receive results on Wednesday, August 19. Students collect grades from 8am. Check with your school for exact times.
GCSE 2026: How grade boundaries are set and what they mean
GCSE results day falls on Thursday, August 20. Grade boundaries vary by subject, board and paper difficulty, set after exams. They ensure fairness across years.
Demolition approved for Fyndoune site's specialist school plan
Durham County Council approves demolition and asbestos removal at former Fyndoune Community College to make way for a 180-place specialist school for children with special educational needs.
New parents warned over strict 42-day rule with £1,000 fine
Parents must register a birth within 42 days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or face a fine up to £1,000. In Scotland, the deadline is 21 days.
Everton teen fights for dropped kerbs to gain independence
Disabled teenager Jack Ince, 14, from Everton, is petitioning Liverpool Council to install dropped kerbs so he can safely reach shops and regain his independence.
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Gun violence families back Merseyside schools initiative
Families of four Merseyside gun crime victims support a new education resource for schools, aiming to steer young people away from violence and exploitation.
Burnham urged to overhaul apprenticeship levy to tackle Neet crisis
A review by Alan Milburn is expected to urge Andy Burnham to scrap Tory-era apprenticeship rules to get young people into work, as Neet numbers hit a 12-year high.
Neuroscientist urges cutting school screen use
Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn, citing falling IQ scores and Pisa data linking heavy screen use to lower performance.
Everton stadium parking rules force gym owner to relocate
A gym owner near Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium has relocated due to rising costs and parking restrictions as businesses prepare for another 10 months of matchday traffic.
Jewish pupils face 'crisis' of antisemitism in schools
Jewish pupils in Greater Manchester face a 'crisis' of antisemitism, with a government review finding 'shocking' levels in schools, prompting security concerns.
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Free Bus Pass Eligibility and Application Guide
Free bus travel is available for certain groups in England and Wales. Older people at State Pension age and people with disabilities may qualify. Learn the criteria and how to apply.
Inside court: England parents face fines for school absence
Parents in England face fines for unauthorised school absence, with court hearings revealing the financial strain and legal battles over term-time holidays.
Blue Badge holders in Scotland may get free bus travel boost
More than 235,700 Blue Badge holders in Scotland may be unaware they can also qualify for free bus journeys with the National Entitlement Card, according to Transport Scotland guidance.
Family slams £150 Grealish camp as 'absolute let-down'
A family paid £150 for a Jack Grealish football camp but said the star appeared for just an hour and a half, with photos costing extra, calling it an 'absolute let-down'.
Cardiff primary school plans new family support centre
Pencaerau Primary School in Ely, Cardiff, has submitted plans for a family centre made of three portakabins to provide parental engagement, early years support, and wellbeing services.
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Bridgend primary school to join federation of four schools
Tynyrheol Primary School in Bridgend will join the Garw Valley Federation, strengthening leadership and ensuring sustainability across four primary schools.
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