Hounslow Council Slammed for SEND Failures

Hounslow Council was found at fault by the ombudsman for failing a girl with autism, leading to home-schooling. The watchdog urges all councils to review their SEND oversight.

School is mandatory, so sport should be too

Ruth Daniels argues for mandatory school sport to build lifelong habits, while Jane Hall shares traumatic PE memories from the 1980s. Letters on physical activity in schools.

Tiny Heroes: Unsung Beneficial Organisms

From parasitic wasps that destroy clothes moth eggs to gut bacteria aiding digestion, many overlooked organisms silently benefit humans. Discover their crucial roles.

Oasis Academy Putney Set to Close in July

Oasis Academy Putney, a South London primary school opened in 2017, is set to close in July due to falling pupil numbers, with government backing for the plans.

Ofsted Flags Issues at Welling School: Attendance, Behaviour

Ofsted identified six areas needing improvement at Welling School in Bexley, including curriculum, teaching, achievement, and attendance. GCSE results lag behind national averages, with only 26.7% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

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