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.
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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.
Holocaust school events drop 60% since Oct 7
New data reveals a sharp 60% decline in UK schools marking Holocaust Memorial Day since the 2023 Hamas attacks. Chief Rabbi warns of 'path of least resistance'. Read the full report.
NEU Accused of Anti-Semitism in UK Schools
An investigation reveals how the National Education Union is accused of promoting pro-Palestine bias and anti-Semitism within classrooms, leading to cancelled MP visits and student protests.
Sexual Violence Probes Drop 90% After Trump Layoffs
Federal investigations into campus sexual assault have nearly halted, dropping from dozens to fewer than 10 yearly, after Trump gutted the civil rights office. Victims are left with nowhere to turn.
Head Lice Infestations Spike in UK Schools This January
UK schools report a major surge in head lice cases as children return. The NHS outlines symptoms and experts warn against 'just in case' treatments. Learn how to spot and stop the spread.
Jewish MP's school visit cancelled after activist pressure
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the cancellation of Damien Egan's visit to a Bristol school 'shocking'. Ofsted launches urgent inspection. Read the full story.
Ofsted inspects school over cancelled MP visit
Ofsted has launched a snap inspection at Bristol Brunel Academy after it cancelled a visit by local MP Damien Egan following opposition from a pro-Palestine group. Read the full story on the implications for schools and political access.
Home schooling rises 15% amid child anxiety crisis
New data reveals a sharp 15% rise in home education, with mental health and unmet SEND needs driving the exodus. Experts demand urgent investment in support services.
Car crashes into US school cafeteria as students eat breakfast
A parent's SUV ploughed into a Memphis high school after brake failure. A student captured the terrifying moment on Meta glasses. Read the full story.
Ofsted inspects school over cancelled Jewish MP visit
Ofsted launches inspection after Bristol school cancels Jewish MP's visit due to activist pressure. Keir Starmer calls it 'very serious'. Read the full story.
Mass campaign urges UK social media ban for under-16s
A grassroots campaign has flooded MPs' inboxes, demanding an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says 'all options are on the table' to protect children online.
Ofsted inspects school after Jewish MP visit cancelled
Ofsted has launched an emergency inspection at a Bristol academy over fears it was 'intimidated' into cancelling a visit from Jewish MP Damien Egan. Read the full story on the safeguarding concerns and political pressure.
Mum defends making kids pay for McDonald's
A UK mother explains why she made her children use their Christmas cash to pay for a McDonald's meal, calling it a vital money management lesson. Discover the full story and the online debate it sparked.
19 Antrim pupils suspended over 'toxic masculinity'
A County Antrim school suspends 19 boys over alleged 'toxic masculinity' and intimidation of teachers, sparking a parental backlash. Read the full story.
Union Head Pledges Not to Repeat 'Globalise Intifada' Call
National Education Union leader Daniel Kebede promises not to use the phrase again after controversy over a cancelled MP school visit. Read the full story on the safeguarding debate.
US Governor grilled over trans athletes stance
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson evaded a journalist's direct question on transgender girls in school sports, while sending his own children to private education. The debate intensifies as Supreme Court weighs in.
Teacher freed in trans row, vows to return to school
Irish teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after 550 days for contempt of court in a transgender pronouns dispute. He vows to return to Wilson's Hospital School despite a judge's warning.
Decoding the Viral '6-7' Slang Trend in UK Schools
The viral '6-7' trend sweeping UK schools has no dictionary meaning, but its social significance for adolescents is profound. Discover why it's more than just 'brain rot'.
School removes Samuel Pepys' name from house over behaviour
Hinchingbrooke School students vote to rename Pepys House after historical research reveals his 'abusive and exploitative' conduct towards women. Find out more.
Parents demand action after 'sickening' school assault videos
Parents at Firhill High School in Edinburgh demand answers after graphic videos of pupils being 'beaten and stamped on' circulate online. Education chief vows urgent action.
Stolen school therapy dog found 30 miles from home
Mabel, a beloved school therapy dog stolen from a teacher's home in Kent, has been found safe in a country park 30 miles away after a huge search involving drones. Read the heartwarming reunion story.
Stolen School Therapy Dog Found After 3-Day Search
Mabel, a beloved school therapy dog stolen from a Kent teacher's home, has been found safe in a park 30 miles away after a frantic search involving drones. Read the heartwarming reunion.
School's Faith-Based Admissions Policy Sparks Local Debate
A Greater Manchester primary school's plan to prioritise children based on church attendance quotas for 2027 intake has divided opinion. Read the full details and have your say before the consultation closes.
School mourns teen killed in Japan sports accident
Brisbane Grammar School is mourning Rylan Pribadi, 17, who died in a sports accident in Japan. The talented footballer is remembered as a 'great friend' and dedicated student.
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