Headteacher's suicide after homophobic bullying campaign
The education community is in mourning after a respected headmistress, targeted by a vicious homophobic campaign, was found dead just hours before the new school term.
Category : Schools
Educating Yorkshire Returns: A Riveting School Documentary
Christopher Stevens delivers a powerful review of the long-awaited return of 'Educating Yorkshire' on Channel 4, capturing the raw emotion, behavioural challenges, and inspirational teaching at Thornhill Academy in Dewsbury.
NC School Investigated Over Racial Segregation Proposals
A North Carolina charter school faces federal investigation and widespread condemnation over proposals to separate students by race, drawing sharp criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Florida school mental health plan sparks parental rights debate
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis launches a controversial mental health programme for schools, facing criticism for its approach to parental consent and student privacy.
Teacher fined £195,000 in school transgender row
A maths teacher dismissed for refusing to use a transgender pupil's preferred pronouns has been hit with a staggering £195,000 fine for ignoring a court order banning him from the school grounds, in a case exposing deep tensions in UK education policy.
Texas Student's Skull Fractured in School Attack
Shocking details emerge from a brutal assault at a Texas middle school that left a 13-year-old boy with a fractured skull, prompting a police investigation and widespread outrage.
Inside Ukraine's underground school teaching during bombs
An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.
Why September is the Real New Year for UK Families
Discover why the back-to-school season offers a more powerful opportunity for positive change than New Year's resolutions, and how to harness this unique energy for your family.
Headteacher's grovelling apology over school uniform email
A headteacher has issued a grovelling apology after a tone-deaf email policing family finances during the cost-of-living crisis sparked fury among parents.
180+ New School Vaccination Centres for UK Teens
The UK is launching a major expansion of school immunisation programmes, with over 180 new vaccination centres to be established in schools across England. This initiative targets teenagers for crucial vaccines against meningitis, HPV, diphtheria, tetanus
Detroit School's Chick-fil-A Plan Sparks Community Fury
A Detroit Montessori academy faces backlash over plans to build a Chick-fil-A on campus, igniting a fierce debate about corporate influence in education and LGBTQ+ rights.
UK Parents & Teachers Reveal Truth About Screens in Schools
Exclusive insights from UK classrooms reveal the real effects of digital device integration. Parents and educators share candid experiences about screen time's impact on focus, behaviour, and educational outcomes.
Alberta Pauses Controversial School Book Ban After Outcry
Facing fierce opposition from parents, authors, and free speech advocates, the Alberta government has announced a dramatic pause on its contentious school book ban policy. The move follows widespread criticism that the initiative was censorship disguised
Daughter Skips First Month of School in Admissions Row
A frustrated mother reveals her five-year-old daughter faces a month without schooling due to a controversial 'rising fives' policy and strict admission rules, highlighting a growing postcode lottery in UK education.
Headteacher's final words before suicide revealed at inquest
The final, devastating words of headteacher Ruth Perry have been disclosed during the inquest into her tragic death, revealing the immense pressure she faced following a critical Ofsted report.
Stacey Solomon's emotional back-to-school admission
Loose Women star Stacey Solomon gets candid about the emotional whirlwind of sending her kids back to school, sharing heartfelt moments and mum guilt in touching Instagram posts.
Kate Winslet Backs School Smartphone Ban After Brianna Ghey
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet joins the grieving mother of Brianna Ghey in a powerful campaign to ban smartphones for under-16s in UK schools, aiming to protect children from online harm.
School uniform costs hit £1,200 for family of four
A UK mother reveals the shocking £1,200 cost of kitting out her four children for school, as families across Britain face a crippling back-to-school financial crisis.
Kim Kardashian Declares War on Homework for Her Kids
Reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian sparks national debate on education after revealing her strict no-homework policy for children North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm in candid parenting confession.
Mum slams school for cancelling meat options in canteen
A concerned mother has publicly criticised her child's school after it unexpectedly removed all meat-based meals from its canteen menu. The decision, part of a new sustainability initiative, has left many students struggling to find appealing food options
Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs Labour School Phone Ban
Esther Ghey backs Labour's proposal to ban smartphones in schools, calling it a 'protective measure' for children's mental health. Keir Starmer supports the policy, citing online safety concerns.
Esther Ghey's Crusade for UK Child Smartphone Ban
Brianna Ghey's mother, Esther, campaigns for smartphone restrictions in UK schools and social media age verification after her daughter's tragic death, calling for a societal shift in protecting children from online harm.
Brianna Ghey's Mother's School Mindfulness Campaign Gains Support
Esther Ghey's campaign for mindfulness lessons and smartphone restrictions in schools gains cross-party support, including from Labour leader Keir Starmer, following the tragic murder of her daughter Brianna.
UK May Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
Ministers are considering a nationwide ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 in England to address classroom behaviour and concentration issues. The move follows growing concerns from educators and health experts about the impact
UK's "Outdated" Education System Needs Urgent Reform
Exclusive: Leading educators and business figures condemn the UK's outdated Victorian-era education model, demanding urgent modernisation to prepare students for the 21st century.
Essential Back to School Online Safety Rules for UK Parents
As children return to classrooms, experts reveal crucial online safety tips and the vital digital rules parents must enforce to protect kids from cyber threats, screen addiction, and harmful content.
Headteacher jumps to death after homophobic bullying
Devastated community mourns the loss of a respected school principal who jumped from a cliff after suffering homophobic abuse. A story of a hidden torment and a call to action against bullying.
Free School Meals 2024: Full Eligibility Guide
Millions of families across England are missing out on vital free school meal support. Our definitive 2024 guide breaks down the eligibility rules, how to apply, and why so many children are going hungry despite the cost of living crisis.
Teacher finds live snake in pupil's lunchbox
A UK primary school teacher was left stunned after discovering a live corn snake inside a child's lunchbox. The reptile, now named 'Slithers', has been safely rehomed.
Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher
Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.
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