New construction training shed delivered at Chryston High
Chryston High School pupils gain a new construction training shed, expanding practical skills programmes for 32 S3 and S4 students.
Category : Schools
Youth violence 'must be considered' in Scots phone ban consultation
Campaigners urge the public to consider youth violence in Scotland's school phone ban consultation, open until November 17, with analysis due in early 2027.
BBC's Newsnight at risk of being axed after 46 years amid cuts
BBC staff fear Newsnight will be axed by end of next year as broadcaster plans up to 2,000 job cuts to deliver £500m in savings.
NE councils defend school meals amid breach report
North Tyneside, Durham and South Tyneside councils defend school meal standards after a Bite Back report claims three-quarters of English secondary schools breach government food requirements.
Emmerdale: Joe Tate's Wedding Day Drama Continues After Dawn Flees
Emmerdale's Joe Tate faces devastation after Dawn flees with Billy on their wedding day. Caleb reveals all, and the drama continues Wednesday on ITV1.
New stepping stone GCSE resit qualification set for 2028
England plans a new level 1 'stepping stone' qualification from 2028 to help students who fail GCSE maths or English, aiming to end the resit treadmill.
Scrapping compulsory GCSE resits will end torment
Compulsory GCSE resits in England, which fail most students, will end in 2028 under Labour, replacing them with a functional skills qualification.
RCT approves Ysgol Ty Coch satellite school expansion
RCT planners approve a new six-classroom teaching block at the Buarth Y Capel site of Ysgol Ty Coch in Ynysybwl, boosting capacity by 60 pupils.
Jo Frost urges parents to teach kids key skills before school
Supernanny Jo Frost warns parents that treating children as more special than others 'sets them up to struggle' at school, urging lessons in sharing, listening and losing.
Free backpack for every Primary One pupil in Scotland from 2027
Around 47,000 children starting Primary One in Scotland will receive a free Welcome to School Bag filled with essentials from August 2027, with every child eligible regardless of income.
UK private school closes with immediate effect after 60 years
Avon House Preparatory School in Woodford Green, Essex, has ceased operations with immediate effect and will not reopen in September, citing financial pressures including VAT on school fees.
Teacher Demands Proof Student Is on Period Before Toilet Use
A teacher demanded proof a 14-year-old girl was menstruating before allowing her to use the bathroom, leading to a disciplinary referral threat and parent outrage.
Australian schools rethink classroom screen time amid digital detox calls
After 15+ years of laptops in classrooms, Australian teachers and parents are calling for a rethink, with some schools reverting to pen and paper and governments limiting screen use.
Concord Suite in Droylsden to be partly demolished
The Concord Suite in Droylsden is set for partial demolition, with ground and first floors retained to protect surrounding shops, as part of a wider regeneration masterplan.
Parents anxious about back-to-school, survey finds
Almost two thirds of parents feel anxious about their child returning to school after summer, with many questioning if the current system suits their child, a survey shows.
Gateshead care home told to improve after CQC inspection
Wardley Gate Care Centre in Gateshead has been told to improve after a CQC inspection found issues with safety, leadership and infection control.
DVSA shares good news as it reminds learners of changes to practical test
The driving test pass rate rose to 52.1% in July 2026, the DVSA said, calling it a testament to learners and instructors. New booking rules now apply.
The Bafflingly Hard Pain of Children Leaving Home for University
Doug Kessler says parenting is continuous grieving from birth, while Mark de Brunner jokes about students taking too many saucepans, in letters responding to Zoe Williams.
City of Liverpool College A-level cancellation condemned
City of Liverpool College's decision to cancel A-level courses has been condemned by the University and College Union, leaving students facing uncertainty and a scramble for alternatives.
Knowsley Council responds after being named worst for GCSEs
Knowsley Council has responded after new data showed it was the worst performing area for GCSE results, with only 8% of grades at 7 or above.
Cardiff teen's 14 A*s and the extreme revision habits behind them
Dewen Wu, 16, from Cardiff, achieved 14 A*s at GCSE, including staying up until 7am and taking coursework on holiday. He advises others to stick to daylight hours.
Lawyer clarifies September school attendance rules
A criminal defence lawyer explains that new school attendance rules from September 2026 target schools, not parents, and fines are not increasing.
Coleen Rooney celebrates Kai's GCSE results and sixth form plans
Coleen Rooney reveals son Kai passed all his GCSEs and secured a sixth form place, while continuing his Manchester United academy career.
Liverpool College A-Level U-Turn Leaves Students 'Devastated'
City of Liverpool College cancels first-year A-level courses for 2026/27, leaving students and parents angry after being informed during enrolment sessions.
GCSE Results Day: North East High Achievers Celebrated
The gap in top GCSE grades between London and the North East widened to 10.9 percentage points, but the region's pass rate rose to 65.2% and pupils like Sarah Moran and Ruby Clark achieved outstanding results.
Liverpool pupils 'in tears' as college cancels A-level courses
Pupils in Liverpool were left in tears after City of Liverpool College cancelled A-level courses with no prior notice, sparking a desperate scramble for alternative places.
North East GCSEs buck trends but London gap widens
North East schools report GCSE success bucking national trends, but the top grades gap with London widened to 10.9 percentage points, the largest since records began.
International students bring much more than money to UK
Letters highlight the broader value of international students, including enduring connections and global influence, while criticising university leaders for financial mismanagement.
GCSE Results 2026: Best and Worst Councils Revealed
New figures show a stark divide in GCSE results across England, with the City of London topping the table at 72.1% top grades, while Knowsley recorded the lowest at 8.3%.
GCSE ratio question trick catches out many 16-year-olds
A secondary school maths teacher highlights a deceptively simple GCSE ratio question that many 16-year-olds get wrong due to misreading the problem under exam pressure.
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