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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

The Democrat who schools Republicans – ‘I would say do more of that’

The article profiles Isaiah Martin, a young Democrat who is invigorating his party's image by boldly confronting Republicans and gaining a notable social media following.

Mar 1 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything we know about 'school war' as police swarm

UK schools are facing a wave of planned conflicts known as 'school wars', prompting police intervention due to encouraging social media posts.

Feb 27 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

The UK appeal court has rejected a challenge against adding VAT to private school fees, emphasizing parents' options for home schooling.

Feb 27 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Secondary Offer Day for pupil places - see how schools compare in your area

March 2 is Secondary Offer Day in the UK, where Year Six students and their parents learn which secondary schools have accepted them, with tools available to compare school performance.

Feb 27 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Weather tracker: US cities close schools and cancel flights amid heavy snowfall

A severe winter storm named Hernando caused significant disruptions across northeastern US cities, including school closures and thousands of flight cancellations due to heavy snowfall and high winds.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Carnage as schools in London at war - with chilling points system for stab injuries

Disturbing social media posts in London are promoting 'school wars' among students, encouraging violence and awarding points for injuries sustained during fights.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Five warning signs of measles that aren't a rash amid outbreak in schools

An outbreak of measles in North London schools highlights five early warning signs of the disease that may appear before a rash, particularly affecting unvaccinated children.

Feb 24 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Increase in religious schools and home schooling could prevent ‘deeper social cohesion’, Julian Hill says

Julian Hill warns that the growth of religious schools and home schooling in Australia may hinder social cohesion by limiting children's interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Feb 24 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Multi-billion plan for schools unveiled as children in Year 2 onwards to get new system

A multi-billion pound investment is set to reform mainstream schools by enhancing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 23 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What you need to know about changes coming to UK schools under SEND reforms

The UK government is implementing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) system, set to begin in September 2029, with a focus on inclusivity and reduced wait times for support.

Feb 23 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

13 bombshell changes to schools from new SEND support and classroom shake-up

New plans have been announced in the UK to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in schools, focusing on greater support and inclusivity for students.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer makes key promise as major school SEND plans announced

Keir Starmer has pledged to enhance support for families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a £4 billion funding initiative for mainstream schools.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mainstream schools to receive extra funding for SEND pupils as part of £4bn package

The UK government is allocating an additional £4 billion to mainstream schools to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools

The UK government is set to unveil plans aimed at halving the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers in English schools.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change in schools to transform life chances for poorer children

The UK government plans to release a significant white paper on education aimed at halving the outcome gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Court approves law requiring Louisiana schools to display Ten Commandments

A US court has approved a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana public schools, which has sparked controversy and legal challenges regarding the separation of church and state.

Feb 21 • 07:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter

Five former UK education secretaries have urged Labour MPs to support government reforms aimed at improving the special education system in English schools.

Feb 20 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

GP's urgent warning to Brits to know four 'early symptoms' amid outbreak

A GP in the UK warns of early symptoms of measles amidst an outbreak in London schools.

Feb 20 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits overwhelmed by investing as study shows need for financial education

A study reveals that many Britons feel confused and overwhelmed by financial management and investing, highlighting a need for better financial education in schools.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Schools in England to receive budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul

The UK government will provide individual budgets to mainstream schools in England to support children with special needs, addressing chronic issues in the current SEND system.

Feb 19 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Michael Vaughan launches competition to give state school kids 'an opportunity they have never had before'

Michael Vaughan is spearheading the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup for state school children in the UK to promote cricket and provide them with unique opportunities.

Feb 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's one of the best school systems in the world": our ranking of 37 British boarding schools for French students

More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: British Boarding Schools to Deepen Ties With Nigerian Families

Leading UK boarding schools plan to engage with Nigerian families through exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos as part of UK Boarding Schools Week 2026.

Feb 17 • 08:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Over 170,000 students demand compensation from British schools for education during COVID-19

More than 170,000 former and current students are seeking compensation from 36 British universities over the quality of education they received during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming it did not match their tuition fees.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Measles outbreak: All you need to know as UK cases rise

A measles outbreak in North London affects over 60 children across at least seven schools in Enfield and Haringey, leading to hospitalizations.

Feb 16 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All the measles symptoms parents should know as 'major' outbreak hits schools in UK city

A significant measles outbreak has been reported in schools in north-east London, prompting health authorities to urge parents to ensure their children are vaccinated.

Feb 15 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Measles outbreak in London schools as children hospitalised

A measles outbreak in London schools has led to dozens of infections and hospitalizations among children, particularly those who are unvaccinated.

Feb 15 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak in north London leaves over 60 children infected

A measles outbreak in north London has infected over 60 children across multiple schools, prompting health authorities to recommend vaccinations.

Feb 15 • 01:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

New York police leader charged with bribery over school alert system scheme

A former New York police leader has been charged with bribery related to a scheme involving a mobile panic alert system for schools.

Feb 13 • 18:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Are you male or female? You can decide at 4 years: Britain in turmoil

New gender guidelines in British schools allow children as young as four to choose their gender identity, sparking significant debate.

Feb 13 • 16:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England?

The article discusses new statutory gender guidance for schools and colleges in England, detailing updates for handling students questioning their gender identity.

Feb 13 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

With the new guidelines, children in British schools from the age of 4 can change their gender identity

Children in British schools will now be allowed to change their gender identity and use pronouns associated with the opposite sex from the age of four under new guidance from the British education minister.

Feb 13 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Vaping in cars with children to be banned under new plans

The UK government plans to ban vaping in cars with children, playgrounds, and outside schools to protect vulnerable individuals from second-hand smoke exposure.

Feb 13 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Smoking and vaping to be BANNED in these public areas - changes in full

The UK Government is proposing a ban on smoking and vaping in specific public areas such as outside hospitals, schools, and playgrounds to protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke exposure.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parents get major update on school classroom revamps under multi-billion plan

The UK Education Secretary is set to announce significant updates to the Schools White Paper focusing on revamping classrooms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

English secondary schools must offer inclusion areas for neurodiverse and Send pupils

Secondary schools in England are required to provide inclusion areas to support neurodiverse children and those with special educational needs, as part of a government initiative for educational reform.

Feb 11 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

School phone policies in England a ‘huge drain’ on staff resources – study

A study highlights that smartphone policies in English secondary schools significantly burden staff resources, requiring over 100 hours a week to enforce restrictions.

Feb 10 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

£1 billion UK development with 10,000 homes and nine schools to offer seven 'connected' villages

A £1 billion project in East Hertfordshire is set to create 10,000 homes across seven interconnected villages, potentially concluding a lengthy legal and planning dispute.

Feb 10 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Local police aid ICE by tapping school cameras amid Trump’s immigration crackdown

Police departments in the US are using school security cameras to assist in immigration enforcement under Trump's policies, revealing concerns over privacy and surveillance.

Feb 10 • 11:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

8 banned books 'everyone should read' from legendary tale to controversial title

The article discusses eight significant books that have been banned in various schools and libraries, highlighting their importance in teaching crucial societal and political lessons despite facing censorship.

Feb 6 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Incel' schoolboy who threatened Valentine's Day massacre pleads guilty to terrorism offences

Dihan Rahman, a schoolboy identified as an 'incel', pleaded guilty to terrorism offences after threatening a Valentine's Day massacre and attacking a school prom while disseminating doxing material online.

Feb 6 • 15:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK boarding schools woo Nigerian students at Abuja, Lagos fairs

UK boarding schools are attracting Nigerian students by hosting fairs in Abuja and Lagos, where families can meet representatives and learn about educational opportunities.

Feb 5 • 02:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Florida bill seeks to ban use of ‘West Bank’ in schools and state agencies

Florida legislators are advocating for a bill that would prohibit the term 'West Bank' in educational institutions and state agencies, promoting the use of 'Judea and Samaria' instead.

Feb 4 • 19:34 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
World

Morning Mail: US shoots down Iranian drone, Mandelson investigated over Epstein scandal, interest rates rise pain

The U.S. military has shot down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, while UK police investigate Peter Mandelson for his alleged communications with Jeffrey Epstein, and discussions are ongoing in Australia regarding hate speech in schools amid upcoming protests related to the Israeli president.

Feb 3 • 20:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New ‘hate speech’ rules for NSW schools could stifle classroom discussions about Gaza, teachers warn

Teachers in New South Wales are concerned that new hate speech rules may restrict classroom discussions about the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

London schools face cuts to staff and budgets as pupil numbers fall

London schools are projected to lose £45 million in funding over the next four years due to declining pupil numbers, which will lead to cuts in staff and curriculum, particularly affecting secondary schools.

Feb 2 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Southwell incident LIVE: Schools in lockdown as armed police swarm UK town

Four schools in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, were placed on lockdown due to a significant police response to a safety concern in the area.

Jan 16 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK schools hit with infestations as NHS lists symptoms to look out for

UK schools are facing a significant increase in infestations, particularly head lice, as parents are advised to monitor their children closely for symptoms following the holiday season.

Jan 16 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dr Amir Khan urges Brits to make 1 important change to homes this winter

Dr Amir Khan is urging Brits to implement a crucial change in their homes this winter to prevent illnesses, advocating that schools should also adopt this practice.

Jan 16 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: data hack on Victorian public schools; SA premier defends criticism of Randa Abdel-Fattah

A cyber-attack has compromised the personal data of current and former Victorian public school students, prompting investigations by the state's education department.

Jan 14 • 20:52 UTC

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