Northern Ireland school closes over roof safety concerns
Nazareth House Primary in Londonderry shuts for urgent roof repairs. Education Authority warns of a £800m maintenance backlog across NI schools, risking further closures.
Category : Schools
School hires guard after alleged assault on child
A Queensland primary school has hired a security guard after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted outside the campus. Police confirm the child and woman were known to each other.
Teacher's alleged knife attack on school principal over contract
A Melbourne teacher allegedly launched a frenzied knife attack on his principal after his contract wasn't renewed. Read the shocking court details of the school stabbing.
Teacher charged over stabbing of school principal
A 37-year-old teacher has been charged after allegedly stabbing a school principal in Melbourne. The victim, Aaron Sykes, has been released from hospital. Read the latest on this shocking school incident.
Australia's 2025 NAPLAN Results: Top Schools Revealed
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
Ofsted: 39,200 children missing from education is a scandal
Ofsted's chief inspector warns of an attendance 'scandal' as 39,200 children vanish from school rolls. The 20% rise sparks fears of future unemployment and crime. Read the full report.
Research: Upstander Programmes May Not Stop Bullying
New international research suggests school anti-bullying programmes that push peer intervention may be less effective. Experts advise a whole-school approach instead. Read the findings.
Glasgow: One in Three Schoolchildren Are EAL Learners
New data reveals nearly 30% of Glasgow pupils speak English as an additional language, the highest rate in the UK. Explore the impact on schools and the city's housing emergency.
School closes for funeral after teaching assistant's death
Rhyl High School will close on December 12 for the funeral of teaching assistant Angela Shellis, 45, whose son has been charged with her murder. Read the full story.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Proposed for England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher.
Deepfake Porn Crisis Hits UK Schools
Exclusive poll reveals the shocking rise of AI-generated nude images in classrooms. One in ten teachers aware of incidents, with devastating impacts on pupils. Read the full investigation.
Ofsted: Social Media Chipping Away at Children's Attention
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
School Proposes Renaming Pepys House Over 'Abusive' Behaviour
Hinchingbrooke School suggests renaming Pepys House after diary revelations of his 'harmful, abusive and exploitative' treatment of women. Read the full story and the parental debate.
School Principal Stabbed, Staff Member Arrested
A secondary school in Melbourne was placed in lockdown after the principal was allegedly stabbed by another staff member. Police have arrested a man at the scene.
Mother sues over teen's trauma from school sex ed
A mother launches Federal Court action after her 14-year-old daughter was distressed by a school presentation allegedly covering bestiality and incest. Read the full story on the controversial sex education session.
Survey: 30% of secondary pupils say they are unmotivated
A new DfE survey reveals rising pupil apathy in UK secondary schools, with stark gaps by gender and income. Discover the findings and the government's response.
Research: 'Upstander' Bullying Tactics Could Be Harmful
Recent international research challenges the effectiveness of encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying, suggesting it may be counterproductive. Discover the evidence and what schools should do instead.
Why the viral 6-7 trend is finally ending
The bizarre 6-7 trend has infuriated UK parents and teachers. Discover its viral origins, why it spread, and how adult awareness is finally killing it off. Read the full story.
Sydney school uniform policy accused of gender bias
Mosman High School faces backlash over new dress code banning girls' leggings and bike shorts while exempting boys. Students claim body shaming as debate erupts over school uniform policies.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
NEU to ballot members for strikes over teacher pay
Britain's National Education Union announces strike ballot for 2025 after Budget fails to address school funding crisis. Half a million teachers could walk out over 'unfunded' pay offer.
Chicago Schools Excuse Absences for Undocumented Students
Chicago Public Schools introduces policy allowing undocumented students excused absences when fearing immigration enforcement. Learn how this controversial measure affects families.
Alternative school transforms student after 50 suspensions
Britnie Magnani went from 50 school suspensions to studying a diploma after finding support at Melbourne's Pavilion School, highlighting the power of trauma-informed education for at-risk youth.
School shuts due to norovirus outbreak
Danesfield Middle School in Somerset closes for a deep clean after a norovirus outbreak. Students move to remote learning. Learn the symptoms and how to prevent the spread.
School removes mirrors from toilets over behaviour issues
Wey Valley Academy in Dorset has removed mirrors from student toilets to reduce congestion and improve safety. The decision has sparked a debate among parents.
Mum of 22 Sue Radford laughs about school fines on holiday
Sue Radford, mum from 22 Kids and Counting, jets off on her 10th holiday, laughing about school fines after a previous £378 penalty. Discover the details of her latest trip.
US Coach Wanted for Child Pornography Goes Missing
Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner faces multiple child pornography charges and has disappeared. The school removes his profile as police continue their search.
School Staff Shortages Harm Education & Safety
A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.
Devon Scabies Outbreak Closes Five Schools
A scabies outbreak in Torbay, Devon, has led to five school closures. Health officials urge parents to contact schools for measures. Learn symptoms and NHS advice here.
School lockdown after teen threats in Middlesbrough
Outwood Academy Ormesby placed in lockdown after teenage boy makes verbal threats to staff. Cleveland Police responded to the incident on Tothill Avenue.
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