Category : Teaching


Screen Time Crisis: UK Toddlers' Development at Risk

UK educators report alarming developmental delays in young children linked to excessive screen use, with 98% of two-year-olds watching screens daily. New government guidance aims to address this growing concern.

TA sacked for football course on sick leave

A teaching assistant was dismissed after being caught attending a prestigious UEFA A licence football course while on paid sick leave. Read the full details of the professional standards hearing.

Trans music teacher forced out by Texas bathroom law

A trans music teacher in Texas describes leaving his beloved career due to the state's bathroom ban and anti-trans policies, revealing the personal toll of discriminatory legislation. Read his powerful story.

NASUWT calls for UK social media ban for under-16s

One of the UK's largest teaching unions urges the government to impose a statutory ban on social media for under-16s, citing a surge in poor behaviour and mental health harms linked to online platforms.

10 Slang Words Experts Want Banished in 2026

Lake Superior State University's 50th Banished Words List targets overused slang like '6,7' and 'demure'. Discover the full list and why these terms have worn out their welcome.

Nigel de Gruchy, Former NASUWT Leader, Dies at 85

Nigel de Gruchy, the formidable former general secretary of the NASUWT teachers' union, has died aged 85. Remembered for his militant stance and sharp wit, he shaped education policy for a generation. Read his full story.

Teacher and poet Patricia Robson dies aged 83

Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, has died at 83. Her innovative drama work and poetry left a lasting legacy in Kent and Sussex education.

Teacher's 'unwanted gifts' TikTok divides parents

A teacher's viral TikTok listing three Christmas presents she'd rather not receive from pupils has ignited a fierce debate, with some branding her 'ungrateful'. Discover the full story and the divided reaction.

Teacher awarded £518k in defamation lawsuit

A veteran teacher in Maryland has been awarded a $518,000 settlement after a principal sent a false 'hate bias' email. Discover the full story of the defamation case and its impact on school accountability.

Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%

Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.

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