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Ofsted: Southampton school leaders sign covenant in Ruth Perry's memory

23rd January 2024
Education leaders in Southampton say the covenant will support staff undergoing Ofsted inspections.

Dyson donation of £6m to Malmesbury primary given go-ahead

22nd January 2024
The government approves the charity donation to pay for an expansion to Malmesbury Primary School

Bath University makes students resit exam after giving answers

22nd January 2024
A university accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams and is making students resit.

Families won't miss out on expanded free childcare despite delays, says minister

22nd January 2024
Parents have been warned they may be unable to access 15 hours per week free childcare due to IT issues and delays.

Russell Scott Primary School: Pupils paddling in sewage, head teacher says

22nd January 2024
The head teacher of a school in need of urgent repairs says the problems are a constant "nightmare".

H&M pulls school uniform advert after being accused of sexualising children

22nd January 2024
Fashion giant removes an advert for school uniforms and says it is "deeply sorry" for offence caused.

Crumbling schools plagued by leaks and cold, BBC finds

22nd January 2024
Teachers tell Panorama that some buildings in urgent need of repair are "not fit for purpose”.

Videos show schools in urgent need of repair

22nd January 2024
Teachers sent BBC Panorama videos of cold classrooms, leaky roofs and cracked walls.

Ofsted: Head teachers can request pause as inspections resume

22nd January 2024
Lead inspectors in England were given mental health awareness training during the two-week pause.

Israel-Gaza: London school warns it may close over Palestine patch row

19th January 2024
The east London primary told parents it had received serious threats, including arson, against its staff.

Ofsted sorry for its role in Ruth Perry's suicide

19th January 2024
It is the first time the inspectorate has taken responsibility for the part it played in her death.

Wales weather: Schools closed as snow causes disruption

18th January 2024
More than 60 schools in west and north Wales are closed on Thursday after snowfall.

Pupils in schools with unsafe concrete need exam help - report

18th January 2024
Students in schools with unsafe Raac concrete need additional exam support, a new study says.

Government school attendance campaign criticised by parents

18th January 2024
The government's school attendance initiative is labelled as "insulting" and "ableist".

Demolition of newly-built schools could cost £150m

18th January 2024
The government is criticised over three new schools which were declared unsafe after being built.

Michaela School: Reversing prayer ban would expose school to risk, High Court hears

17th January 2024
Allowing prayer rituals at a high-achieving London school would "undermine inclusion", the High Court hears.

Raac: Maths studied on kitchen hobs in concrete crisis school

17th January 2024
Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi was closed last September because of crumbling concrete.

Michael Morpurgo leads call for urgent children's reading investment

17th January 2024
Children's laureates sign open letter pressing government to invest in early years reading.

Parents meet MPs to call for special needs support

16th January 2024
Parents of children with special needs went to Parliament to speak about the struggles they faced.

Religion: Pupil takes school to court over alleged prayer ban

16th January 2024
A pupil at Katharine Birbalsingh's school in Brent says not being able to pray "messes up her day".

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