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Tom Grennan's surprise visit to secondary pupils

11th October 2024
The pop star's visit follows his recent diagnosis with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’

11th October 2024
Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions.

Listen: What should children learn?

11th October 2024
How should we rethink England's curriculum and assessment?

'Argument won' on smartphones in schools, minister says

10th October 2024
Peter Kyle said a smartphone ban was unnecessary because schools were taking action themselves.

Period pain policy reversed as school apologises

10th October 2024
An academy says pupils no longer need a doctor's note if they are absent because of period pains.

Parents back campaign to delay smartphone access

10th October 2024
One headteacher says she is looking at only allowing "simple" phones at her school.

AI could save teachers 'hours' of marking time

9th October 2024
A pilot scheme will see every school in Liverpool offered the chance to use a pioneering platform.

Some primary school pupils left with no hot dinners

9th October 2024
The Education Authority is not saying exactly how many schools are affected.

School's period policy deemed a 'slap in the face'

9th October 2024
Charities and campaigners react to a school's stance on absences due to period pain.

Oxford University keeps global top spot

9th October 2024
University of Oxford keeps record-breaking spot as best in the world for the ninth year.

When will VAT get added to private school fees?

8th October 2024
Labour says removing the current tax exemption will help to fund 6,500 new teachers in England.

'I'm a Traveller and too anxious to go to school'

8th October 2024
Traveller families say their children are often bullied when they attend mainstream schools.

'I'm a Traveller and too anxious to go to school'

8th October 2024
Traveller families say their children are often bullied when they attend mainstream schools.

Paedophile head may have abused over four decades

8th October 2024
Neil Foden may have offended for more than 40 years with four times as many victims as first thought.

Period pain proof required for school sick days

7th October 2024
The school says it is also not accepting explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill".

Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school

5th October 2024
An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.

Private schools say fewer pupils starting secondary

4th October 2024
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.

GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help

3rd October 2024
The education secretary says equation sheets should be available to students sitting exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

'You're sending them into the lion's den'

3rd October 2024
Parents say children have been shouted at in class for movements and sounds they cannot control.

Lack of emphasis on teaching water safety - head

3rd October 2024
Head teacher Gary Gentle says children are "not taught enough" about self-safe rescue.

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