Parents Face £2,500 Fines for School Holiday Absences
Parents face fines up to £2,500 for term-time holidays as unauthorised absences hit record high in 2023/24.
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Girl, 12, Placed in Isolation Over Skirt That Doesn't Fit Her Hips
A 12-year-old girl was placed in isolation at her Leicestershire school because her hips are too wide for the regulation pleated skirt.
Government's Herd Immunity Plan Criticised as Callous and Dangerous
Letters criticise UK government's herd immunity plan for coronavirus as callous, dangerous, and contrary to international containment efforts.
Top Kids' Journals to Boost Emotional Literacy and Resilience
Discover the best kids' journals for emotional literacy and resilience, tested by children and recommended by psychologists.
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Oxford Union President-Elect Faces Disciplinary Proceedings Over Charlie Kirk Remarks
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces disciplinary proceedings for comments celebrating Charlie Kirk's shooting; union condemns racial abuse he also faced.
Starmer Apologises After Encouraging Pupils to Join Viral '6-7' Trend
PM Starmer apologises after encouraging pupils to join viral '6-7' trend during school visit, distracting classroom.
Deputy Head Struck Off After Affair With Teacher
Deputy headteacher Liyarna Beamish and art teacher Gareth Collins banned after two-year affair at girls' grammar school in Gloucestershire.
Teacher Who Sent WhatsApp Messages While Driving Pupils Escapes Ban
Stuart Balfour sent WhatsApp messages while driving pupils, was sacked but not banned from teaching.
Paris Jackson reassures fans after neck health scare
Paris Jackson undergoes health check after fans raise concerns about her neck, revealing only minor vocal cord redness.
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Belfast Principal Blasts Executive for 'Shameful' Handling of School Closures
Cairnshill Primary principal Joanne Currie says Executive and Department of Education have treated schools shamefully, leaving parents confused and children failed.
US Faces 'Reading Recession' as School Test Scores Continue to Decline
US faces 'reading recession' as test scores fall; only five states show meaningful growth since 2022. Phonics reforms help some districts.
Teenager 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 and investigation ongoing.
Trump Administration Sues Harvard Over Antisemitism Allegations
Trump administration sues Harvard over antisemitism allegations, threatening billions in federal grants.
School Uniform Costs Hit £1,200 For Family Of Four
Leeds mother warns families dread children outgrowing uniforms as costs rise; charity sees 77% increase in demand for free uniforms.
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Schoolchildren The Hidden Drivers Of UKs Winter Flu Crisis
Schoolchildren are key drivers of the UK's winter flu crisis, with low vaccination rates and high transmission causing NHS critical incidents.
Teenager Stabbed Near Bury School, Four Arrested
A 19-year-old was stabbed on Cecil Street in Bury; four arrested. Holy Trinity Primary School closed as police investigate.
Amanda Owen's Son Reuben 'Feels Cheated' Over Homeschooling Decision
Amanda Owen says son Reuben 'feels cheated' over her decision not to homeschool him due to past social stigma, as she discusses parenting nine children.
Martin Lewis 'genuinely moved' as government announces major council tax change
Martin Lewis welcomes government crackdown on aggressive council tax debt collection, extending payment period to 63 days and capping admin costs at £100.
Americanisms creeping into UK children's vocabulary, teachers report
UK teachers report rising use of Americanisms like 'candy' and 'diaper' among children, attributed to US media. Meanwhile, Britishisms also increase in the US.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Tynemouth School Closes Over Critical Threat
Kings Priory School in Tynemouth closes after a potential critical threat; police find no credible danger.
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