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'School lollipop people need to return before tragedy strikes'

18th May 2025
Parents of children at schools have called on a council to reinstate crossing patrols.

'Teachers are having scissors thrown at them - we've had enough'

17th May 2025
Staff say they are often unable to teach as large groups of students roam the school.

Private schools say fees have gone up by 22% in last year

15th May 2025
The Independent School Council says private school fees increased by 22.6% in January compared to a year ago.

University suspends vice chancellor after investigation

13th May 2025
The University of Greater Manchester suspends George Holmes after 'serious allegations' are raised.

Teachers on strike over 'poor pupil behaviour'

13th May 2025
Unions say some pupils are disruptive, leaving the teachers no choice.

Teacher banned over sex with 'vulnerable' ex-pupil

12th May 2025
A report says David Blight's conduct had fallen "significantly short of the standards expected".

School starters can't blow their noses - teachers

12th May 2025
Teachers are worried some children are not school-ready and cannot carry out basic tasks.

Family 'at breaking point' after care fight

12th May 2025
Lucas, 13, from Stoke-on-Trent, has regular seizures and needs around the clock care.

Adoptive fund cuts will be devastating - mother

12th May 2025
Funds to help adoptive children access therapy have been cut by a total of £4,500 per child.

Concern lesson plans encouraged strangulation during sex

12th May 2025
A council is criticised for a sex education presentation that was intended to be used in schools.

Teen girls report more social media issues than boys

9th May 2025
One in five girls aged between 13 and 15 reported problems compared with one in 10 boys that age.

Students would 'bear the brunt' of proposed tuition fee rises

9th May 2025
Leaders of NI's five universities and university colleges call for tuition fees to rise by over £1,000 a year.

Four in 10 universities face financial challenges

8th May 2025
A drop in international student numbers has driven the worsening financial position, a report says.

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

7th May 2025
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Pupils injured by power cables at private school

7th May 2025
The boys, aged between 13 and 14, remain in a stable condition after sustaining serious burns.

GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app

7th May 2025
School leaders have welcomed the plans for digital exam grades, but said they would need "seamless" support.

Parents fined £1.4m for taking children out of school

6th May 2025
More than 20,000 fines have been handed out to parents since 2022.

School promises improvements over bullying claims

6th May 2025
A criticised academy trust says some staff will have enhanced training around autism.

'I help fix attendance levels in schools'

5th May 2025
Tom Buckmaster is working with four primary schools in Nottinghamshire to improve attendance.

Teaching union launches legal action against Ofsted

3rd May 2025
The NAHT wants a judge to review proposed changes to the way Ofsted inspects schools in England.

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