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.
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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.
Northern Ireland school closes over roof safety concerns
Nazareth House Primary in Londonderry shuts for urgent roof repairs. Education Authority warns of a £800m maintenance backlog across NI schools, risking further closures.
School hires guard after alleged assault on child
A Queensland primary school has hired a security guard after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted outside the campus. Police confirm the child and woman were known to each other.
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: 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.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
School Staff Shortages Harm Education & Safety
A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.
Melbourne school stabbing: 8-year-old boy attacked
An eight-year-old boy was brutally stabbed at a primary school in Melbourne. Police are questioning an 11-year-old. Follow for live updates.
Boy, 11, questioned over school stabbing in Melbourne
An 11-year-old boy has been questioned by police after an alleged stabbing at Brentwood Park Primary School that left an eight-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tynemouth school closes over critical threat
Kings Priory School in Tynemouth closed suddenly on 24th November 2025 due to a potential critical threat. Police are investigating malicious communications. Follow for live updates.
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.
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.
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.
Boy injured after school ceiling collapses in California
An eight-year-old boy was hospitalised with a concussion after an outdoor amphitheater ceiling collapsed at his elementary school. Read the full story on the incident and the school's response.
Teenager with knife tasered at Sydney high school
Terrified students barricaded in classrooms after a 15-year-old armed with a large knife sparked a major police response at North Sydney Boys High School. Read the full details.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Florida teen shot dead after school hallway bump
A 15-year-old high school student has been fatally shot by a classmate following an accidental hallway bump in a shocking incident that has left a Florida community in mourning and raised urgent questions about school safety.
Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested
Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.
School lockdown after pupil shows staff concerning phone image
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
Manchester primary school lockdown after police discovery
A Manchester primary school was plunged into lockdown after police discovered a suspicious item on school grounds, prompting a major emergency response and road closures.
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.
Llanelli school closes over concrete safety crisis
Dafen CP School in Llanelli becomes latest victim of RAAC concrete scandal as emergency closure leaves parents scrambling for alternatives amid safety fears.
Nashville shooter targeted school for Christian ties
Exclusive investigation reveals Audrey Hale specifically targeted The Covenant School for its Christian affiliation, with police confirming the shooting was calculated and premeditated.
Teen hero stops armed intruder at school dance
An 18-year-old student became an unexpected hero when he confronted and disarmed a gunman who opened fire at his school's homecoming dance in Pennsylvania.
Labour's Powell demands action on school absence crisis
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell launches blistering critique of government failure to address soaring school absences, calling for immediate intervention to prevent 'lost generation' of students.
Michigan father threatens school shooting over bullying
A Michigan father faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' an elementary school following bullying incidents involving his son, prompting immediate police intervention.
Gout Gout breaks 30-year school sprint record
Westminster School's sprint sensation Gout Gout breaks 30-year record in emotional final school race, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most promising young athletes.
Greg Rutherford's wife on neurodivergent son's school days
Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.
Sydney Islamic School evacuated after bomb threat hoax
Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney's Greenacre was thrust into chaos as students and staff were evacuated following a chilling bomb threat, now confirmed as a malicious hoax by NSW Police.
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