Parents fined £100k for unauthorised school absences
North Tyneside Council issued over 1,200 fines totalling £98,120 for unauthorised school absences in 14 months. Read how the government rejected calls for term-time holiday allowances.
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Parents fined £100k for kids' school absences
North Tyneside Council issued over 1,200 fines for unauthorised school absences, totalling £98,120. The government has rejected calls for 10 days of term-time holiday leave.
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor, educator and stepsister of Anne Frank, has died at 96. She dedicated her life to teaching tolerance and the lessons of the Holocaust. Read her remarkable story of survival and legacy.
New Jersey Bans Student Mobile Phones in Schools
New Jersey becomes the 27th US state to ban student mobile phones in public schools. The law aims to curb distractions and improve mental health, affecting over 1.3 million pupils. Discover the full impact.
New Jersey bans student mobile phones in schools
New Jersey becomes the 27th US state to enforce a full-day school mobile phone ban, aiming to boost focus and curb distractions for over 1.3 million public school students.
Jewish MP barred from Bristol school over 'inflammation' fears
Labour MP Damien Egan was blocked from visiting a school in his constituency after a campaign by activists. Communities Secretary Steve Reed calls it an 'absolute outrage'.
Grandmother's cancer from school asbestos exposure
Rose Hall, 66, has mesothelioma after exposure under her school stage. She is among thousands of former pupils at risk from asbestos still in UK schools. Read her story and the campaign for removal.
Teaching union calls for social media ban for under-16s
The NASUWT teaching union urges a statutory ban on social media for under-16s to improve learning and mental health, citing alarming survey data on pupil behaviour. Read the full story.
Manchester survivors mentor Southport teachers after trauma
Survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing are leading workshops for teachers affected by the Southport stabbings, sharing lived experience to foster hope and resilience. Discover how trauma-informed support is creating a new blueprint for schools.
Manchester survivors help Southport teachers after attack
Survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing are using their lived experience to support teachers affected by the Southport stabbings, offering hope and practical guidance for healing.
Utah Bans 'Wicked' Novel in Public Schools
Utah's state board of education has permanently banned Gregory Maguire's 'Wicked' from public schools, citing its sensitive material. The author previously stated the book is 'completely not for children'. Read more on the ongoing US book ban debate.
Teachers Strike as Pupil Fires Fake Gun at Manchester School
Teachers at two Manchester primary schools strike over violent incidents, including a child firing an imitation firearm and knives being brought into classrooms. Staff report assaults and a climate of fear.
Minneapolis Schools Go Remote Amid Immigration Enforcement
Minneapolis school district offers families a month of remote learning as 2,000 federal immigration agents are deployed to the city. Read the latest on this developing story.
Fifth Day of School Closures in Scotland's Snow Chaos
Hundreds of Scottish schools remain shut for a fifth day due to severe snow and ice. Travel disruption continues as recovery efforts intensify. Read the latest updates.
Hundreds of Schools Shut as Storm Goretti Brings Snow
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Friday, January 9, as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and ice. Over 250 schools shut in Scotland alone. Follow live updates.
Hundreds of Schools Shut as Storm Goretti Brings Snow
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Friday, 9 January 2026, as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and ice. Follow live updates on the disruption.
Hundreds of Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Hits UK
Storm Goretti brings snow, ice and 90mph winds, closing hundreds of schools and disrupting travel nationwide. Check the latest Met Office warnings and school status updates here.
Hundreds of UK Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Brings Snow
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Friday 9th January 2026 as Storm Goretti dumps heavy snow. Check if your child's school is affected and see the latest Met Office warnings.
Hundreds of UK Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Hits
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Friday 9th January 2026 as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and dangerous conditions. Check if your child's school is affected via the government website.
Fifth day of school closures amid Scotland snow
More than 250 schools remain closed across northern Scotland as a fresh yellow weather warning for snow and ice is issued. Get the latest on travel disruption and recovery efforts.
105 Private Schools Close After Labour's VAT Move
The Labour government's VAT imposition on private school fees has led to 105 closures in 12 months, sparking warnings of a detrimental impact on the state sector. Watch the video for the full analysis.
Hundreds of UK Schools Closed as Storm Goretti Hits
Hundreds of schools are shut across the UK as Storm Goretti brings snow, ice, and travel chaos. Check the status of your child's school and latest Met Office warnings here.
Three pupils fall from top deck of bus in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Three high school pupils have suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a double-decker bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Three pupils fall from bus window in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Three high school pupils have suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a double-decker bus window in Greater Manchester. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Bolton Road.
Schools wage war on pupil vaping with detectors and patrols
UK schools are cutting hedges, moving shelters and installing £1,000 vape detectors to combat a pupil vaping 'emergency'. Teachers report addicted students and spiked e-cigarettes. Read the full investigation.
Schools cut hedges and install detectors in vaping battle
UK schools are spending vital funds on vape detectors and altering grounds to combat a pupil vaping 'epidemic'. Teachers report addiction and spiking incidents, calling for government action.
UK school closures due to snow and ice warnings
Dozens of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of affected schools in Aberdeen and learn about the ongoing weather warnings.
UK school closures continue amid snow and ice warnings
Dozens of schools across the UK remain closed on Wednesday due to severe snow and ice. Get the full list of affected schools in Aberdeen and the latest weather warnings.
School Closures in Snow: A Guide for UK Parents
Hundreds of UK schools are shut due to snow and ice. This guide explains your rights as a parent, from emergency leave to remote learning. Know what to do.
How UK schools decide to close in snowy weather
As freezing temperatures and snow warnings sweep the UK, discover how schools make the crucial decision to close or stay open. Learn the factors involved and how to stay updated.
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