Screens in Classrooms: A Mindful Tool for Teaching
A teaching assistant defends the purposeful use of screens in schools, arguing they enhance lessons like blackboards did, while programs like Voice 21 and Opal foster oral skills and outdoor play.
Category : Devolution
Graduate Loan Debt Crisis: Martin Lewis Demands Rethink
Growing anger over ballooning student loan debts is sparking a fresh government crisis, with Martin Lewis leading calls for urgent reform as graduates face lifelong financial burdens.
Student Loan Term Tweaks Leave Graduates Thousands Worse Off
Analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows Plan 2 student loan modifications have increased repayment burdens, with some graduates facing £16,000 extra costs due to threshold freezes and interest adjustments.
Ofsted Overhaul Adds Mental Health Monitoring for School Leaders
Ofsted and NAHT union collaborate to monitor the new school inspection system's impact on headteacher mental health, following concerns raised after Ruth Perry's death.
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Ofsted to Monitor Mental Health Impact of New School Inspections
Ofsted and the NAHT union will collaborate to assess how the updated report card system affects headteacher wellbeing, following concerns raised after Ruth Perry's death.
Australian Schools Debate Welcome to Country Ceremonies and Teacher Attire
Australian educators are divided over daily Welcome to Country ceremonies and Indigenous slogan clothing in classrooms, sparking debates on political neutrality versus cultural education.
Idaho Teacher Sues Over 'Everyone is Welcome' Banner Removal
A former Idaho teacher has filed a federal lawsuit alleging constitutional violations after being forced to remove a classroom banner promoting inclusivity under a new state law banning ideological displays.
Swinney Snubs Pub Summit Amid Scots Hospitality Crisis Warning
First Minister John Swinney has rejected an invitation to discuss business rates with Tory leader Russell Findlay and tycoon Sir Tom Hunter, defending tax rises as pubs face hikes up to 576%.
Send Reforms Urgent as Councils Face Bankruptcy from Rising Costs
Eight in 10 English local authorities risk bankruptcy due to soaring Send costs, with deficits projected to hit £14bn by 2028. Council leaders demand debt write-offs as the government prepares an education white paper for reform.
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Scotland World Cup Bank Holiday Confirmed for 2026
A bank holiday has been announced for Scotland on June 15, 2026, to celebrate the nation's return to the FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance since 1998.
Scotland Bank Holiday for World Cup Return Confirmed
A special bank holiday has been officially declared for Scotland on June 15, 2026, to celebrate the national football team's first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Scotland Homelessness Hits Record High Amid Refugee Influx
Official figures reveal a record number of households in temporary accommodation in Scotland, with refugee homelessness applications soaring by over 50% in six months.
Stormont Minister Grilled Over Pothole 'Pandemic'
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pressed by MLAs over road defects, with 49,000 reported in three months and a funeral limousine incident highlighting the crisis.
Stormont Leaders 'Prioritising Division Over Delivery'
Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole criticises Northern Ireland's devolved government on its second anniversary, claiming leaders focus on tribal politics over childcare and housing.
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£160k Tutor Sought as 'Education Architect' for Europe Trip
A New York-based family is offering £160,000 annually for a private tutor to deliver a bespoke 'world-schooling' education to three young children during a year-long pan-European journey.
Australia's High School Fees Among World's Highest
New research reveals Australian families face some of the world's most expensive high school costs, driven by high private school fees and enrolment rates, with calls for funding reform.
Swinney 'Fabricated' QEUH Quote, Claims Labour
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demands John Swinney corrects the Holyrood record, accusing the First Minister of misleading Parliament over Queen Elizabeth University Hospital opening pressure claims.
Lord Jim Wallace, Scottish Devolution Figure, Dies at 71
Political leaders across Scotland and the UK pay tribute to former deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace, who died following complications from surgery, hailing his pivotal role in shaping devolution.
Princess Royal Declines Rap Lesson from MBE Teacher
Bhishma Asare, founder of Rap Therapy, was honoured with an MBE for services to education and mental health awareness. During the ceremony, he offered to teach the Princess Royal how to rap, but she politely declined.
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Scottish Benefits Equivalent to £56k Salary, Tories Say
Scottish Conservatives argue benefits claimants receive income matching a £56,000 salary, pledging £1bn welfare cuts and child payment limits.
Tories Propose Two-Child Cap on Scottish Child Payment
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay unveils plans to limit the Scottish Child Payment to two children per family, aiming to cut £1bn from welfare spending and fund tax cuts.
US Didn't Inform Scotland Before Bella-1 Crew Removal - Swinney
First Minister John Swinney tells Scottish Parliament his government was only notified after US authorities removed two crew members from the Russian-flagged vessel in Scottish waters.
Wales FM: Don't Use Senedd Vote as Protest Against Starmer
Baroness Eluned Morgan warns Welsh voters against treating May's Senedd election as a protest against Sir Keir Starmer's government, as polls predict Labour could lose power for the first time since devolution.
Tories Push Stricter Scottish Benefits Rules to Cut Costs
Scottish Conservatives propose tougher disability benefit assessments and reviews to reduce soaring costs, targeting mental health claims and fraud.
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Scottish Pubs Face Mass Closures Without Rates Relief
SNP ministers face urgent calls to match England's 15% business rates cut for pubs, as industry warns of catastrophic closures and job losses across Scotland without immediate intervention.
Welsh Budget Passed After Labour-Plaid Deal
The Senedd has approved Wales's £27.5bn budget after Labour struck a deal with Plaid Cymru, delivering real-terms funding increases across departments and councils ahead of May's elections.
Robison Seeks Clarity on Pub Support Funding
Shona Robison has written to the Chancellor seeking urgent detail on business rates support for pubs and vowed to pass on any consequentials to Scotland's hospitality sector.
Robison Seeks Clarity on Pub Support Funding
Shona Robison has written to the Chancellor for urgent details on Treasury support for pubs and vowed to pass on any consequential funding to Scotland's hospitality sector.
Reform's Scottish Tax Plans Face 'Difficult Decisions' Warning
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Reform UK's proposals to cut Scottish income tax would require tough spending choices and service reductions.
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Andy Burnham's Political Journey: Mayor to National Figure
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's career has been defined by opposition to Westminster centralisation, with his recent parliamentary bid blocked and his vision for a devolved Britain gaining traction.
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