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Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

14th July 2024
The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

School allows kids to arrive late after Euros final

14th July 2024
The school says while it takes attendance "very seriously" the final is an event worth celebrating.

'Macho' school judgements criticised after head's death

12th July 2024
Ruth Perry took her own life after an Ofsted inspection downgraded her school to "inadequate".

Starmer against 'simply banning' children's phones

12th July 2024
The prime minister has waded into a debate on what content can be accessed by children online.

First-class degree for student who was in Covid coma

12th July 2024
Daniella Taylor was placed in a medically-induced coma after suffering complications from Covid-19.

Trial set for students suing UCL over Covid teaching

10th July 2024
Around 5,000 students have brought claims against UCL, after teaching was moved online or cancelled.

Boy charged with seven sex offences at school

10th July 2024
The boy, who is under the age of 16, will appear before a youth court in August.

Eton set to give 'brick' phones to first years

10th July 2024
The world-famous school is handing out handsets that can only send and receive texts and calls.

Pupil with cancer able to attend school using robot

10th July 2024
Howard says having the robot has made a "big impact" and he can attend class from home or hospital.

Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

10th July 2024
Taking a penalty is an art, but Billy Watson says he has found a way to turn it into a science.

PCC attended dinner at centre of Nazi song row

9th July 2024
An FOI response confirms the attendance of Philip Seccombe at an event where some acted "reprehensibly".

Migration to Scotland doubles as overseas student numbers jump

9th July 2024
Migration to Scotland has hit a 10-year high, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland

Sats results rise but stay below pre-Covid levels

9th July 2024
Overall standards in reading, writing and maths are up among Year 6 pupils in England.

Exam board faces £300k fine for 'major failings'

9th July 2024
The exams watchdog says it took "unprecedented" action to ensure hundreds of papers were re-marked.

Teacher wishes he had conversation with knifeman

9th July 2024
Ex teacher Neil Cole is part of a campaign warning young people about the dangers of carrying a knife.

Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

8th July 2024
Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen.

Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

8th July 2024
The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority".

Schoolchildren become market traders for the day

4th July 2024
"Don't be shy, give us a try" - children have a go at market lingo as they sell goods for charity.

Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled

3rd July 2024
The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.

Toddler found in road after escaping nursery

2nd July 2024
Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it happening again.

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