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Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

19th April 2024
The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

EU proposes some free movement for UK young people

18th April 2024
The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

NHS weight management service offered to under fours

18th April 2024
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.

England set for highest suspensions in school year

18th April 2024
Unions say schools do not have enough resources to support persistently disruptive pupils.

Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams

18th April 2024
Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.

Climate change education needs review, say experts

18th April 2024
Cambridge Press & Assessment survey says students need to be empowered with skills and knowledge.

Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new law

17th April 2024
It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.

Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland

17th April 2024
Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.

Nursery boss 'killed baby she strapped to beanbag'

16th April 2024
Kate Roughley, 37, is accused of the manslaughter by ill-treatment of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.

Muslim student loses school prayer ban challenge

16th April 2024
Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.

More of city's children not going to school - report

16th April 2024
A council report says an increasing number of parents are refusing school places offered to them.

Half of area's pupils missing out on chosen secondary school

16th April 2024
Less than half of children in Butetown get their top choice school compared with 88% across Cardiff.

Primary school places 2024: When do parents find out offers?

15th April 2024
Parents will soon be finding out which primary school their children will be going to.

'We are operating as a charity' says head teacher

14th April 2024
Chris Currie from Killinchy Primary School says it is "impossible" to work within his school budget.

Fears pupils prefer processed food to school meals

12th April 2024
Reasons for children not wanting school meals include portion sizes and noisy canteens.

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

12th April 2024
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Teen's joy as skateboarding added to GCSE sports

12th April 2024
Skateboarding is one of 13 new sports which will be allowed as part of GCSE PE from September 2026.

Call to continue free period products in schools

12th April 2024
The government's scheme which offers free period products in schools is due to end in July.

Improved pay offer for further education lecturers

11th April 2024
The offer includes an improved £30,000 starting salary as well as an 8.4% pay rise for lecturers.

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

10th April 2024
A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

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