Italy's restrictive sex education bill sparks protests
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics say it undermines violence prevention. Read the full story.
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Australian parents face social media bans for child account sharing
Australian parents risk having their own social media accounts restricted if they let children use them under new age-verification laws, eSafety officials confirm. Discover the implications.
Italian court removes children from off-grid UK family
Outrage in Italy as a court removes three children from a British-Australian couple for their off-grid lifestyle. Over 143,000 sign a petition. Read the full story.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
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.
30,000 Australian vocational qualifications cancelled
At least 30,000 graduates lose qualifications as Australian regulator cracks down on dodgy vocational training providers. Learn how to protect yourself from education scams.
School faces legal threat over LGBTQ+ history video
A conservative law firm threatens a Missouri school district with legal action after students were shown a video for LGBTQ+ History Month. Read the full story on the parental rights dispute.
Parents demand school term reform after heatwave chaos
Growing parental backlash calls for school calendar reform as thousands sign petition to move term end dates to mid-July following sweltering classroom conditions.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Baby Priya's Bill: New UK bereavement leave for parents
A landmark parliamentary bill inspired by personal tragedy seeks to transform workplace rights for grieving parents, offering crucial paid leave after pregnancy loss.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Teenager loses court battle over Ghana boarding school
A 16-year-old has lost her High Court challenge against her parents' decision to send her to a strict boarding school in Ghana, in a landmark case about parental authority and child welfare.
Judge overturns school transgender notification policy
A federal judge has struck down a Pennsylvania school district's policy requiring parental notification when students change their name or pronouns, citing First Amendment violations in a case with national implications.
School official resigns over transgender student comments
Kennebunk school administrator Leslie Trentalange resigns after controversial comments about transgender students, igniting fierce discussion about education and inclusion policies in American schools.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Melbourne school's Julius Caesar lesson sparks outrage
An Australian secondary school faces backlash after Year 7 students were shown graphic depictions of Julius Caesar's assassination, leaving children distressed and parents furious about inappropriate educational content.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Parent support vital for first-time university students
New research reveals family backing is the key factor helping first-year university students navigate mental health challenges and academic pressure during their critical transition to higher education.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
Sex offenders barred from parental rights over crime-conceived children
New legislation will prevent convicted sex offenders from obtaining parental responsibility for children born as a result of their offences, marking a significant legal reform in family law protection.
Mother fights family court case against secret government evidence
A landmark legal battle reveals how government departments can submit secret evidence in family courts, leaving parents like a mother fighting for her child in the dark about allegations against them.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further Education
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
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