Jack and the Beanstalk panto review: A critique of academy schools
The Lyric Hammersmith's pantomime reboot of Jack and the Beanstalk earns 4 stars as a sharp satire of rigid academy schools and Ofsted culture. On stage until 4 January 2026.
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Manchester school gives away TVs to improve attendance
A Manchester secondary school is tackling the post-pandemic attendance crisis with a unique rewards scheme, giving away TVs, bikes and vouchers. See how it's cutting absence rates.
Arthritis sufferers may claim £441 monthly DWP benefit
Over 500,000 UK pensioners receive Attendance Allowance for arthritis. Find out if you're eligible for up to £441.40 every four weeks in tax-free support.
DWP Benefits for Over State Pension Age Needing Daily Help
The NHS outlines vital DWP benefits for people over State Pension age who need help with daily tasks due to illness or disability. Discover Attendance Allowance and other support you could claim.
US School Pays Pupils £40 Weekly to Attend Class
A Washington DC high school is paying students £40 weekly to combat chronic absenteeism. The radical scheme aims to tackle a crisis where 38.2% of students miss 10% of school. Discover the impact and controversy.
Nursery Worker Admits Abusing Children in Care
Children's minister promises 'forensic' review after Vincent Chan's 'appalling' crimes at a North London nursery. Discover the government's action plan and support for affected families.
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.
Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
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.
Farage makes £140k from Cameo as constituents furious
Reform MP Nigel Farage earned £140,000 from Cameo videos while speaking just 22 times in Parliament. Clacton constituents express outrage over his absence. Read the full investigation.
US theme parks invest millions to boost falling attendance
As US consumer confidence hits a seven-month low, theme parks are betting big on immersive new roller coasters and major franchise tie-ins to revitalise attendance. Discover the multi-million dollar strategy.
DWP urged to add mobility to Attendance Allowance
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
State Pensioners: Check Your Eligibility for Extra Benefits
Millions of UK State Pensioners may be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra support. Discover over a dozen discounts and benefits you could claim, from Council Tax help to free TV licences.
School swaps truancy fines for parent awareness courses
A North London primary school has dramatically improved attendance by replacing penalty notices with educational sessions for parents. Discover how this empathetic approach is transforming school absence.
Free Beer Fails to Fill Rice Stadium for Rival Game
Rice University offered free beer to boost attendance for its football rivalry game against North Texas. Discover why the promotion fell flat despite the lure of free Busch.
Rice University offers free beer to students
Rice University is using free beer, ice cream, and cash vouchers to lure students to a crucial football game against North Texas before the Thanksgiving break. Discover the creative tactics being deployed.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
FAA Bonus Scheme Excludes Thousands of Controllers
Only 776 air traffic controllers will receive a $10,000 bonus for working unpaid during the US government shutdown, leaving thousands out. Discover the fallout from the controversial policy.
Three-quarters of parents allow school 'duvet days'
New survey reveals 75% of British parents let children skip school for mental health breaks, challenging traditional attendance views. Discover the changing attitudes.
DWP warns older people over payment changes
The DWP urges over 1.7 million Attendance Allowance claimants to report key life changes or risk benefit reductions. Learn which changes must be reported immediately.
Parents give kids six mental health days off school
New UK research reveals parents prioritise children's mental wellbeing over school attendance, granting an average of six mental health days annually. Discover the impact on education.
2 Changes That Could Increase Your Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance claimants over state pension age are urged to report two key changes that could increase their weekly payment to £110.40. Learn how to claim more.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
Labour to scrap Ofsted single-word ratings in education shakeup
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to replace controversial one-word Ofsted judgments with comprehensive report cards in Labour's first term.
State Pension Boost: 3 Conditions for Extra £407 Weekly
Discover how certain health conditions could significantly increase your State Pension payments, with some retirees eligible for over £400 per week through Attendance Allowance.
Bangor nursery closed after safety failures expose children to risk
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
Headteachers consider strikes after Ofsted court loss
England's headteachers' union is escalating towards potential strike action after a High Court judge dismissed their legal challenge against Ofsted's controversial one-word grading system.
Headteachers threaten strikes over Ofsted report cards
England's headteachers are considering unprecedented strike action as they declare war on Ofsted's controversial new 'one-word' grading system, warning it could devastate staff mental health and school standards.
Headteachers strike over Ofsted inspections in historic move
School leaders across England are taking historic industrial action against Ofsted, demanding urgent reforms to the inspection system they call 'unfair and damaging' to education.
School's Nazi lessons spark government investigation
Exclusive investigation reveals a Derby secondary school's controversial 'extremism lessons' where students were made to simulate Nazi rallies and create propaganda posters, prompting urgent government review.
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