Demolition plans for Newcastle school hit by RAAC crisis
Demolition plans for St John Vianney Catholic Primary School in Newcastle have been submitted after RAAC was found in 2023, with a new school expected by 2027.
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Headteacher retires after 31 years at Mauldeth Road Primary
Andy Kilcoyne retires after 31 years as headteacher at Mauldeth Road Primary, reflecting on a career he never planned but grew to love, from youth work to leading a school that always beat national averages.
Schools demand drug education as kids as young as 11 use spice vapes
Fears over spice-laced vapes used by children as young as 11 prompt calls for earlier drug education in primary schools, as experts warn of high addiction risk.
Wembley nursery needs urgent safeguarding improvements
Ofsted found Canopy Children's Nursery in Wembley fails to meet safeguarding standards, requiring urgent improvements to protect children from harm.
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Labour Orders Teachers to Identify Pupils at Risk of Joblessness
Primary schools in England will be required to identify pupils at risk of being jobless at 16, under new guidance from a government review led by Alan Milburn.
Ayr children's home improves after criticism
A previously under-fire children's home in Ayr has been praised for improvements after a new Care Inspectorate report graded it 'good'.
48-hour notice rule for travellers with medical conditions
Passengers needing airport assistance must inform their airline at least 48 hours before travel, according to Gov.uk advice. Different UK airlines have varying rules.
Duncanrig pupils celebrate top exam results in East Kilbride
Duncanrig Secondary School pupils in East Kilbride achieve top grades, with some earning five As at Higher and seven As at National 5.
Perth pupils achieve record Higher passes in 2026 exams
Perth and Kinross pupils achieved record Higher pass rates in 2026, with National 5 passes at their highest since 2020, and Advanced Highers up significantly.
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Denmark fights AI cheating with oral essay defences
Danish pupils aged 16-19 will orally defend essays and face monitored computer use in schools to combat AI cheating, announced Thursday.
Angela Constance praises exam success in Almond Valley
Pass rates for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications have increased in Almond Valley, with a record number of vocational and technical qualifications achieved.
Half of Parents Unaware of New School Uniform Rules
48% of parents are unaware that from September 2026, schools must cap branded uniform items to three, aiming to cut costs and ease financial pressure.
Term-Time Holiday Fines: Readers Respond
Readers support abolishing fines for term-time holidays, arguing that missed school days are not always detrimental and can be educationally valuable.
Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism accusations
A Cambridge professor has resigned after accusations of plagiarism, with an investigation finding he used others' work without attribution.
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Perth & Kinross schools praised by inspectors after 20 reviewed
HMIE inspections of 10 Perth and Kinross schools in 2025-26 praise strong leadership, nurturing environments, and attainment, with several schools earning top evaluations.
Coleen Rooney takes charge of Kai's Man United career
Coleen Rooney is actively guiding son Kai's Manchester United career, aiming to protect him from the pressures that affected Wayne.
Stirling pupils praised for strong 2026 exam results
Stirling sees improved National 5 and Higher results in 2026, with officials praising pupils and teachers for their dedication and hard work.
East Renfrewshire tops Scottish exam results 2026
East Renfrewshire is the best-performing Scottish council area in the 2026 exams, with a 90.6% pass rate at National 5, as results improve across Scotland.
Plans to turn former Uddingston bank into nursery
Plans submitted to South Lanarkshire Council to convert the former Bank of Scotland in Uddingston into a 52-child nursery, with decision due by August 31.
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Salford school plan could cause 'absolute gridlock'
Plans to move a Salford school's primary provision to Manchester face opposition, with nearly 90 objections citing traffic, noise, and weekend disruption.
Welsh Government announces major review of university funding
The Welsh Government has announced a wholesale review of university funding and organisation as institutions face a combined operating deficit of over £97m.
Trafford children's services rated inadequate by Ofsted
Ofsted has rated Trafford's children's services 'inadequate' after finding delays leaving children in potentially unsafe situations, with council bosses apologising.
Scotland exam results 2026: record pass rates for 150,000
Almost 150,000 Scottish pupils receive National, Higher and Advanced Higher results today, with record pass rates across all levels.
Ofsted: Nursery risk to children after wrong child handed over
Ofsted found Kids Planet Crosby fails safeguarding standards after a two-year-old was handed to the wrong grandad, putting children at significant risk of harm.
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Montessori phase-out in Victoria sparks explicit instruction debate
Montessori streams are being phased out in Victorian public schools amid a push for explicit instruction, raising concerns about one-size-fits-all teaching and the body behind it.
Cut summer holidays to four weeks, mother tells government
A freelance journalist and mother of two says the six-week school summer holiday is an archaic, costly burden, arguing it should be reduced to four weeks.
Strikes at schools over violence led to Ofsted and DfE
Staff at two Manchester primary schools struck in January over alleged violence, prompting damning Ofsted verdicts and DfE action. Recovery is underway.
Poorer pupils 'geographically excluded' from top state schools, study finds
University of Bristol study finds disadvantaged pupils lose out as top state schools use catchment areas, with only 42 of 3,000 schools prioritising free school meal children.
Father of Kent meningitis victim urges MenB vaccine action
Michael Kenny speaks of 'immeasurable' grief after 18-year-old Juliette dies from meningitis B in Kent, prompting calls for MenB vaccine for teenagers.
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Labour Votes to Abolish Private Schools and Scrap Ofsted in Education Overhaul
Labour delegates vote to abolish private schools by removing charitable status and to scrap Ofsted, sparking mixed reactions from educators and politicians.
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