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Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

Knox Grammar teacher sacked over Grindr scandal

A veteran teacher at Sydney's prestigious Knox Grammar School has been dismissed after allegations emerged of him using Grindr and sending explicit messages. The elite private school faces scrutiny over its handling of the incident.

Mother's School System Battle For Autistic Son

A mother's explosive account reveals how the UK education system failed her autistic son, leading her to take drastic action. Discover the bureaucratic nightmare facing families with SEND children.

SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures

A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.

IFS: Labour's special needs reform 'not fit for purpose'

A bombshell report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes critical flaws in Labour's proposed special needs reforms, warning of a deepening crisis in SEND funding and a potential postcode lottery for vulnerable children across the UK.

Teacher on 16-year sick leave with £48k salary

A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.

Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp

A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

Teacher jailed for affair with student turned nanny

A former high school teacher from Connecticut has been sentenced to prison for a disturbing sexual relationship with a former student she later hired as a nanny, a case that has shattered professional boundaries.

Viral 'Teacher Bae' Sparks Fury Over Classroom Fashion

A US high school teacher's form-fitting wardrobe has sparked a firestorm online, dividing parents and igniting a fierce debate over professional attire in education. Dubbed 'Teacher Bae', her viral TikTok clips have raised serious questions about classroo

Teacher jailed for 26 years over student sex assaults

A former high school teacher in Maryland has been sentenced to over two decades in prison for sexually assaulting two teenage students. The disturbing abuse occurred on school property, with one attack taking place in a classroom.

Married Teacher Jailed for Student Sex Assault

A married New Jersey teacher has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting multiple students. The shocking case reveals a pattern of abuse and a severe breach of trust within the school walls.

Teacher banned for life after using adult sites in lessons

A UK science teacher has been permanently banned from the classroom after a disciplinary panel found he accessed adult chat sites and viewed explicit images during lessons. Discover the full story of the professional misconduct hearing.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

Teacher of the Year dodges prison for pupil sex acts

A former 'Teacher of the Year' has avoided a prison sentence after being convicted of engaging in illicit sexual acts with a student inside her classroom, in a case that has shocked the educational community.

Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils

Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.

Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE

In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.

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