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Prepare for worst ahead of NI red weather alert, says DFM

23rd January 2025
The entire island of Ireland is now under red warnings, which are the highest level of alert.

Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

23rd January 2025
Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?

Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

23rd January 2025
Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?

Head teacher raising £100k for 'urgent repairs'

23rd January 2025
School bosses say pupils are paying the price because of a lack of decent government investment.

Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch

22nd January 2025
The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.

Conference to discuss smartphone impact on children

22nd January 2025
A conference arranged by the campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood, takes place on Thursday.

Staff stage new strike over sixth form closure plan

22nd January 2025
The union and school bosses are to meet on Friday for talks aimed at resolving the dispute.

Author Cottrell-Boyce holds summit to warn about children's happiness

22nd January 2025
The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.

'Council left autistic son with no school place'

21st January 2025
Kray says Birmingham City Council failed to provide an education plan within the legal timeframe.

Academy trust to hand over schools after money row

20th January 2025
University of Brighton Academies Trust runs 11 primary schools and three secondary schools.

'Families should move to avoid school run issues'

20th January 2025
Parents need to use "common sense" when picking where to live, claims one councillor.

Free school meals 'would tackle child poverty'

20th January 2025
Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth wants to eventually see free meals for all pupils.

School forced to close after 'ransomware attack'

19th January 2025
The school will be closed on 20 and 21 January while the data breach is investigated.

Decision to cut road safety GCSE reversed

18th January 2025
Grants to schools to teach a GCSE in Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies were axed in 2023.

Ofsted inspection reforms 'do not go far enough'

17th January 2025
Criticisms of the inspection system follow the death of Reading headteacher Ruth Perry.

Temporary classrooms open at Raac-ravaged school

16th January 2025
Pupils celebrate being reunited at school as a building opens with nine new classrooms.

Safety tips issued as number of school dogs rises

16th January 2025
Pupils give their school dog - Poppy the cockapoo - a glowing report, saying "she keeps everyone happy".

Headteacher who went to spa during work avoids ban

15th January 2025
Joanna Clark resigned from Blackhall Primary School in 2021, a report shows.

Government to implement university free speech law

15th January 2025
Labour paused implementation of the act after taking power, due to concerns over student welfare.

MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'

15th January 2025
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.

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