Category : Schools


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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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