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Boy, 17, accused of knocking teacher unconscious

8th April 2024
He is alleged to have thrown the teacher to the floor before seizing her by the throat at a Dundee school.

Ex-Ofsted boss to lead head teacher death review

8th April 2024
Ruth Perry took her own life after an inspection at her school in Reading in November 2022.

Lib Dems unveil special needs support plan

8th April 2024
Leader Ed Davey wants a new national champion to tackle the most complex special educational needs.

Dog sitting helping stressed and isolated students

7th April 2024
University students in Bristol say volunteering to look after dogs has boosted their mental health.

'I sent out 300 applications and got 299 rejections'

6th April 2024
Universities and employers are working together to help low-income families start a career by 2030.

'I sent out 300 applications and got 299 rejections'

6th April 2024
Universities and employers are working together to help low-income families start a career by 2030.

Be hopeful on bad days, Ruth Perry told pupils

5th April 2024
The head teacher, whose suicide was linked to an Ofsted visit, recorded a video message in lockdown.

Head teachers locked SEND pupils in rooms - report

5th April 2024
Odran Doran and Simon Black are banned from teaching as allegations against them are proven.

Union calls for inquiry to curb sexism in schools

5th April 2024
Teachers fear sexism is on the rise in schools because of harmful content on children's phones.

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

4th April 2024
Parents will soon be finding out which primary school their children will be going to.

Teachers' strikes: When, where and why?

4th April 2024
The National Education Union has been considering whether to go on strike again in 2024.

The woman who wants to teach the North East to read

4th April 2024
Former teacher Kerry Clegg says low literacy levels mean people cannot read medical notes.

Teachers could strike in September, union says

3rd April 2024
National Education Union members are expected to vote on whether to hold a formal strike ballot.

Labour commits to Tory childcare expansion plan

3rd April 2024
From this week, working parents with two-year-olds will be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare.

Sunak defends rollout of free childcare hours

2nd April 2024
Rishi Sunak says it is a "positive and exciting moment" after Labour called the system a "total mess".

Classroom violence drives teachers from profession

31st March 2024
One teacher says abuse from pupils is the worst is has been since she began.

Classroom violence drives teachers from profession

31st March 2024
One teacher says abuse from pupils is the worst is has been since she began.

Call for suicide prevention support for teachers

31st March 2024
Teachers' union NASUWT is set to vote on a motion calling for fully-funded mental health training.

Union calls for teacher guidance on restraining pupils

30th March 2024
The NASUWT says the Scottish government is four years late in providing "concrete guidance" for teachers.

Pupil behaviour getting worse, say teachers

28th March 2024
A survey reveals nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year.

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