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.
Category : Schools
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UK's "Outdated" Education System Needs Urgent Reform
Exclusive: Leading educators and business figures condemn the UK's outdated Victorian-era education model, demanding urgent modernisation to prepare students for the 21st century.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.
Deadly Snake Found in Australian School Classroom
Primary school students in Australia made a shocking and unexpected discovery when a highly venomous eastern brown snake, one of the world's deadliest reptiles, was found hiding in their classroom, leading to an urgent lockdown and a dramatic wildlife res
Teachers forced to use food banks to survive
Exclusive NEU survey reveals shocking number of education staff relying on food banks and second jobs to survive, as school funding crisis deepens.
Boy, 10, banned from class over haircut in Westminster school
A Westminster primary school faces backlash after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly banned from class and forced to sit alone for two days due to his fresh haircut, leaving him in tears.
UK's back-to-school crisis: Teacher shortages and soaring costs
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
Ukraine's Underground Bunker Schools Shield Children from War
Exclusive report from the frontlines: How Ukrainian communities are building subterranean schools to protect children and continue education amidst relentless Russian bombardment.
Boy, 9, survives shrapnel to neck in school shooting
A nine-year-old boy miraculously survived after being struck in the neck by shrapnel during a shooting at his Minneapolis primary school maths class. The community is reeling as details emerge of the terrifying incident.
Secondary school starters show alarming wellbeing decline
Exclusive research uncovers a significant decline in mental health and happiness among UK children as they transition to secondary school, with urgent calls for systemic support.
School uniform costs soar, squeezing UK family budgets
UK parents face a financial crunch as new research reveals a sharp rise in the cost of school uniforms, with branded items and compulsory kits adding significant pressure to household budgets.
GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Inside America's 'Quietest School' Where Wi-Fi is Banned
Discover the extraordinary story of a West Virginian school in a radio-free quiet zone, where students learn without Wi-Fi or mobile phones to safeguard a neighbouring NASA observatory.
Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds
Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Financial barriers block poorer students from key GCSEs
Shocking research exposes how financial pressures prevent disadvantaged pupils from choosing essential GCSEs like triple science and modern languages, widening the education gap.
Educating Yorkshire Returns: Channel 4's Hopeful School Series Back
Channel 4's beloved documentary series 'Educating Yorkshire' makes a joyful return, capturing the authentic spirit of a comprehensive school and offering a powerful antidote to modern pessimism in this uplifting review.
Educating Yorkshire's 'Mushy' Still Inspires a Decade Later
A decade after his emotional breakthrough on Educating Yorkshire, Musharaf Asghar's journey continues to inspire viewers rediscovering his story on Channel 4. The moment he found his voice remains one of British TV's most powerful scenes.
Brian Oosthuysen: Visionary Drama Teacher Dies at 87
A tribute to the life and legacy of Brian Oosthuysen, the revolutionary drama teacher and author whose methods reshaped creative education in the UK and beyond.
Pope Leo's Minnesota Visit Overshadowed by School Shooting
Pope Leo's historic visit to Minnesota was tragically interrupted by a devastating school shooting in Rochester. The Pontiff's immediate response and call for peace resonate amidst a national crisis.
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