Reception Children Struggle with Toilet Training, Survey Shows
A new survey reveals 37% of children starting reception in 2025 are not school-ready, with 26% not toilet trained, leading to significant teaching time losses.
Category : Schools
Toilet Training Crisis Hits UK Reception Classes
A shocking study reveals 26% of children starting reception lack basic toilet training, with teachers losing hours daily to care tasks instead of education.
Quarter of Reception Children Not Toilet Trained, Survey Reveals
A new survey reveals one in four children starting reception lack basic toilet training and independent eating skills, with teachers spending 1.5 hours daily on care tasks instead of education.
School Readiness Crisis: Teachers Waste Hours Daily on Basic Care
New research reveals 37% of children start reception without basic skills, with teachers spending 2.4 hours daily on tasks like toilet training instead of teaching.
Liverpool Schools Hoax Threats: Police and Council Update
Merseyside Police and Liverpool Council provide a joint statement after hoax threats forced lockdowns and closures at two Liverpool schools this week, reassuring parents about safety procedures.
Trump Admin Drops Appeal Over Anti-DEI School Funding Threat
The Trump administration has withdrawn its legal appeal against a federal court decision that blocked its controversial campaign targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in US schools and universities.
Ofsted boss: Social media ban consultation 'a little bit late'
Sir Martyn Oliver says he would have consulted on banning under-16s from social media earlier, as Ofsted prepares to check school phone ban enforcement from April.
Unbanned Book Network Launched to Fight School Book Bans
We Need Diverse Books launches the Unbanned Book Network to combat rising book bans in schools, donating banned books and appointing author ambassadors in under-resourced districts.
Edinburgh Consults on School Mobile Phone Ban Expansion
Edinburgh Council launches consultation to expand mobile phone restrictions to all city schools, following successful pilot using lockable pouches at two high schools.
Mystery smell closes Wolverhampton schools, pupils sick
Two schools in Wolverhampton have been forced to close after a mysterious odour made children feel unwell, prompting emergency services to respond with fire engines and ambulances.
Liverpool School Shut Down Over 'Serious Emergency'
West Derby School in Liverpool has been forced to close after parents were warned of a 'serious emergency situation' via urgent emails and text messages.
UK University to Offer Army-Funded 'Drone Degree' from 2026
A new undergraduate degree in drone technology, funded by the Ministry of Defence, will launch at a Hereford university in 2026, training specialists based on battlefield lessons from Ukraine.
Lawsuit Challenges LA Schools' Race Policy as Discriminatory
A conservative foundation has launched federal legal action against Los Angeles Unified School District, claiming its decades-old desegregation policy discriminates against white pupils by providing benefits to non-white majority schools.
Peace is Children's Word of the Year 2025
Oxford University Press reveals peace as the children's word of the year for 2025, with AI and resilience also popular. A new slang term 'six-seven' wins top spot.
Oxford Children's Word of the Year 2025: Peace
Oxford University Press announces 'peace' as Children's Word of the Year 2025, with AI as runner-up. Survey of 5,000 children reveals current affairs awareness.
School Faces Backlash Over Strict Hairstyle Ban
St Edmund's College in Ipswich has sparked controversy by publishing a list of prohibited haircuts including mullets and burst fades, prompting parental criticism about personal expression versus school standards.
US Lawmakers Push for College Sports Regulation
Bipartisan lawmakers are advocating for stricter controls on college athletics, citing concerns over the commercialisation of student athletes and multi-million dollar NIL deals following the championship game.
Principal Defends Suspension of 19 Boys Over Assembly Incident
Laurelhill Community College principal Nicola Stevenson has defended suspending 19 boys following a school assembly incident, calling it a necessary response to prevent toxic masculinity from developing.
Christian Schools Fight Labour's VAT in Court of Appeal
Christian private schools have launched a Court of Appeal challenge against Labour's VAT on fees, claiming it constitutes religious discrimination and violates human rights.
Education Key Predictor of UK Political Views on Immigration
New research reveals education is the strongest indicator of political attitudes in Britain, with graduates far more supportive of diversity than those with fewer qualifications.
Mother's Call for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teen Brianna, urges a social media ban for under-16s, citing online harms. A key parliamentary amendment sparks debate.
Liverpool school lockdown after threatening email
Holly Lodge Girl's College in Liverpool was placed in lockdown after a threatening email. Police investigated as students were kept safe inside. Read the full story.
Mother's plea to PM: Ban social media for under-16s
Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna, urges Keir Starmer to back a social media ban for under-16s to protect children from online harm. Read the full story.
New guide for parents on making formal school complaints
The government has launched a new guide to help parents navigate formal school complaints, aiming to reduce aggressive disputes and social media rows. Learn the five-step process.
Government launches guide for parents complaining to schools
A new government-backed guide offers parents a five-step process for raising concerns with schools, aiming to reduce aggressive disputes and social media complaints. Learn the steps.
Body found by pupil at Wolverhampton school
An 11-year-old girl discovered a man's body during a PE lesson at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. The school was closed as police investigate. Read the full story.
Teacher banned for dragging pupil across floor
Georgina Graham banned from teaching indefinitely after using 'inappropriate and excessive force' on two young children at Hunningley Primary School. Read the full report.
My 5-Year Ordeal in America's Unregulated Homeschool System
A memoir reveals a childhood lost to extreme 'unschooling' in 1990s Texas, exposing the lack of oversight that still leaves millions of US homeschooled children vulnerable today.
Children as young as four trained in rifle shooting in Sussex
A Sussex group run by conspiracy theorists offers shooting lessons to young children, barring Ofsted inspectors. Discover the details and the legal loopholes being exploited.
Schools' Holocaust Day sign-ups halved since Oct 7 attacks
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches review into anti-Semitism in schools as Holocaust Memorial Day participation more than halves. Read the full investigation.
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