Starmer apologises after encouraging pupils to join viral '6-7' trend
PM apologises after encouraging pupils to join viral '6-7' trend during school visit in Peterborough.
Category : Schools
School Defends Black Tights and Hair Rules
King's Leadership Academy in Dingle, Liverpool, updates uniform policy requiring girls to wear black tights with skirts and hair tied back, sparking parental backlash.
Mother Jailed for Nine Weeks Over Children's Truancy
Merthyr mother jailed for nine weeks after three prosecutions for failing to ensure her children attended school.
Mum Fumes Over Holiday Club's 'Bonkers' Lunchbox Ban on Cheese and Yoghurt
Mum outraged after holiday club bans cheese, yoghurt, and chocolate from her daughter's lunchbox, despite school approval.
Connaught School Students Counter Protest Teacher Strike
Students at Connaught School for Girls counter protest teacher strikes in Waltham Forest, as NEU warns of potential national action.
Devon Teenagers Create Mental Health Resources for Schools Across England
Four Devon teenagers create mental health resources for schools across England, addressing issues like lockdown impact and suicide prevention.
Eccles School Lockdown After Police Called To Suspicious Male
St Patrick's High School in Eccles locked down after reports of a suspicious male. Police searched but the man fled. No arrests.
Charlotte Church Defends Home Schooling as Progressive
Charlotte Church faces probe over home school plans, defends project as progressive and beneficial to community.
Lack of School Closure Plan ‘an Extraordinary Dereliction of Duty’, Covid Inquiry Told
Academy trust head Jon Coles tells Covid inquiry DfE's lack of school closure planning before March 2020 lockdown was an 'extraordinary dereliction of duty'.
Black Student at BYU-Hawaii Refuses to Cut Locs, Citing Cultural Significance
Black student at BYU-Hawaii refuses to cut locs, citing cultural significance, after being told they violate grooming policy.
Tynemouth School Closes Over Critical Threat
Kings Priory School in Tynemouth closes after a potential critical threat; police find no credible danger.
Christian School Worker Sacked Over LGBTQ+ Posts Wins Appeal
Court of Appeal rules sacking of Christian school worker over Facebook posts on LGBTQ+ lessons was unlawful discrimination.
Boy, 15, dies after falling ill on school bus in Fife
A 15-year-old boy dies after falling ill on a school bus in Fife; police treat death as unexplained.
Schwarzenegger Tells Belfast Students: 'Don't Limit Yourself'
Arnold Schwarzenegger receives honorary degree from Ulster University, recalls breakthrough public speaking moment in Belfast 60 years ago, and urges students to dream big.
Bristol Schools Locked Down After Shooting as Police Hunt Gunman
Three Bristol schools locked down after a shooting leaves a man with life-changing injuries. Police hunt a suspect who fled on an electric bike.
Spilsby School Criticised Over Strict Toilet Rules During Menstruation
Parents criticise King Edward VI Academy in Spilsby over strict toilet rules for girls on their period, with one daughter leaking through to clothes.
Armed Police Incident in Wrexham Prompts School Lockdown
Armed police in Wrexham after reports of suspicious behaviour; school placed in partial lockdown. Concerns unfounded.
Ofsted: Thousands of Children Missing Special Needs Support Is a 'National Scandal'
Ofsted reports thousands of children with special needs plans receive no support, calling it a national scandal, and raises concerns about children missing from education.
Campaigners Urge Compulsory Healthy School Meals in England
Campaigners call for compulsory healthy school meals in England as report highlights 50 years of political and economic pressures undermining nutrition.
Wales Live Blog: News, Weather, Traffic June 14
Stay informed with WalesOnline's live blog for Sunday, June 14. Get the latest news, weather, and traffic updates from across Wales and beyond.
Knife Crisis in UK Schools: Pupils as Young as 7 Carrying Blades
New data reveals 748 knife offences in UK schools in 2025, with pupils as young as seven carrying blades. Calls for metal detectors and zero tolerance.
Teachers Share Strategies for Handling ‘Six-Seven’ Classroom Craze
UK teachers share strategies for handling the 'six-seven' meme craze in classrooms, from ignoring to banning the phrase.
Former M&P Store to Become New College Campus
The former M&P motorcycle store in Gorseinon, which closed in 2025 with 50 redundancies, will be transformed into a modern campus for built environment and renewable technology courses, opening in late 2028.
Bristol Music Teacher Banned for Life After Affair with Pupil
Bristol music teacher Ben Hughes-Games banned for life after affair with pupil, described as 'risk worth taking'.
London Primary Schools Face Closure as Birth Rate Decline Hits Pupil Numbers
London primary schools face closure as birth rate decline leads to thousands fewer pupils, with 3,800 fewer reception children expected by 2027.
Boy, 11, Killed by Train While Watching Phone Video at Level Crossing
An 11-year-old boy was killed by a train at a level crossing while watching a video on his phone, an investigation found.
The 'Six-Seven' Slang Sweeping UK Schools: What Parents Need to Know
The 'six-seven' slang trend, originating from a rap song and South Park, is causing disruption in UK schools as pupils shout it randomly.
Fox News Hosts Rebuke Jesse Watters Over 'Have Their Way' Comment About Kamala Harris
Fox News host Jesse Watters criticised by co-hosts for saying generals would 'have their way' with Kamala Harris; viewers and Kerstin Emhoff condemn remarks.
Historic Kent Boarding School Closes, 166 Jobs Lost
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate closes immediately, 166 staff lose jobs, only exam-year pupils remain.
UK School Holidays: Why Six Weeks Beats Europe's Longer Breaks
Why UK's six-week summer break may be better than Europe's longer holidays, despite childcare challenges.
Page 31 of 35