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UK school closures due to snow and ice on Monday
Hundreds of schools across Scotland and parts of England are closed due to heavy snow and ice warnings from the Met Office. Check the status of your school and see the latest weather alerts.
Scottish Home-Schooling Surges 58% as Classroom Violence Rises
New figures reveal a 58% spike in home-schooling in Scotland, with parents citing violence and falling standards. Over 70,000 pupils have missed half their lessons. Discover the data behind the education exodus.
Scottish Home Schooling Soars as Classroom Violence Rises
Over 2,000 pupils now home educated in Scotland as parents cite violence and falling standards. Exclusive data reveals a 58% rise in five years and a truancy crisis.
Why 'six-seven' and silly trends matter in UK classrooms
Educators argue that embracing harmless pupil crazes like 'six-seven' builds trust and aids social development. Discover why playfulness is key to learning.
Teachers defend 'six-seven' craze as vital for pupil development
Educators argue that playful trends like the 'six-seven' phrase are crucial for social bonding and learning, not a decline in logic. Discover why harmless humour is essential in the classroom.
105 Private Schools Close After VAT on Fees Introduced
More than 100 independent schools have closed since VAT was added to fees, with leaders warning of more to come. Discover the impact on education.
Prince George's 2026 School Move & Kate's Condition
As Prince George prepares to start senior school in 2026, royal experts reveal the one condition Kate and William insist upon for the future King's education. Discover the top school choices.
Prince George's School Change: New Chapter for Future King
Prince George is set for a significant educational shift as he prepares to leave Lambrook School. Discover the details of his next chapter and what it means for the future monarch.
105 UK private schools close after Labour's VAT policy
Labour's VAT on private school fees has led to 105 closures, impacting 25,000 children. Sector leader warns of more to come as financial pressures mount. Read the full analysis.
105 Private Schools Close After Labour's VAT on Fees
Labour's VAT on private school fees has led to 105 closures, impacting 25,000 children. Sector leader warns of more shutdowns as financial pressures mount. Read the full analysis.
Kate's 'Pressure' Over Prince George's Future School
The Princess of Wales is reportedly feeling the weight of choosing the right school for Prince George, keen to avoid the loneliness her father-in-law experienced. Discover the top contenders and her parenting philosophy.
UK Teen Missing After Swiss Ski Resort Fire
A 15-year-old former pupil of a British school is missing after a devastating fire at a Swiss ski resort. Former teachers are praying for his safe return. Read the latest updates.
MPs Debate Four-Day School Week Petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis. The government has firmly rejected the proposal.
MPs debate four-day school week petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week in England. The government has rejected the idea, citing impacts on parents and the economy.
Parents sue school after son killed in car park accident
The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school in Los Angeles, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV.
Parents Sue School After Son's Parking Lot Death
The parents of Cosmo Silverman, 15, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall school, alleging negligence led to their son being fatally pinned by an SUV. Read the full story.
Welsh schools hire English teachers due to staff shortage
Gwynedd Council reveals a staffing crisis is forcing Welsh-medium schools to relax strict language rules and hire English-speaking teachers. Discover the impact on Welsh language education.
Welsh language schools hire English-speaking teachers
Gwynedd Council is forced to relax strict Welsh-only rules in schools due to a severe teacher shortage. Discover the challenges facing Welsh language education.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
State schools drop assembly songs as pupils find it 'uncool'
New research reveals a stark decline in communal singing in state secondary assemblies, with over half of schools affected. Experts warn of a growing divide with the private sector. Discover the data and the call to action for music in schools.
Trans guidance delay 'puts children at risk', ministers warn
Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott warns that Bridget Phillipson's failure to publish long-delayed trans guidance for schools is creating a dangerous 'patchwork' of rules. Read the full story.
Phone Ban Exposes Students' Analogue Clock Struggle
A mobile phone ban in New York City schools has uncovered a surprising gap in students' skills: many cannot read analogue clocks. Discover the cultural shift and wider implications.
NY School Phone Ban Reveals Students Can't Read Clocks
A mobile phone ban in New York schools has uncovered a surprising gap in pupils' education: many cannot tell the time on analogue clocks. Discover the wider impact on school culture.
Teacher Criticises 'Six-Seven' Social Media Craze in Schools
A Berkshire teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' trend promotes mindless behaviour. He urges students to question why they follow trends, fostering hope through kindness, not social media profits.
Headteacher Recruitment Crisis Hits Quarter of Schools
A new study reveals 25% of schools struggled to appoint a headteacher this academic year, with special schools facing acute challenges. Read the full report on the leadership crisis.
Quarter of schools struggle to find headteachers
A new study reveals 25% of schools seeking a headteacher in September failed to appoint one by Christmas, with special schools hit hardest. Read the full report on the leadership crisis.
Sophie Winkleman admits smartphone U-turn for 12-year-old
Actress and campaigner Sophie Winkleman confesses she 'failed spectacularly' by giving her daughter a phone, urging government action on a smartphone ban for under-16s.
Actress Sophie Winkleman admits phone ban failure
Peep Show star Sophie Winkleman confesses she gave her 12-year-old a phone despite campaigning for bans. She urges government legislation to help parents and schools.
Inside Le Rosey: The World's Most Exclusive £150k-a-Year School
Explore Switzerland's Institut Le Rosey, where £150,000 a year buys access to princes, a dual-campus life, and a global elite network. Is it worth the price of exclusivity?
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