70 Free Breakfast Clubs Launch in London Schools
A new interactive map reveals 70 London primary schools launching free breakfast clubs in April, part of a national expansion benefiting over 300,000 children.
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Graduates' Student Loan Repayment Struggles
Graduates in England and Wales face mounting student debt challenges, with frozen repayment thresholds and rising interest. Share your experiences with loan management.
London Schools at Risk from Falling Pupil Numbers
London secondary schools could start shutting due to a sharp decline in pupil numbers, leading to funding cuts of £45m over four years and forcing mergers or closures.
Disabled Children's Legal Rights 'Red Lines' in Send Overhaul
Charities and experts warn ministers that any dilution of legal rights for disabled children would cross 'red lines' as government prepares major Send changes in England.
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Power Skills Over Test Scores in UK Education
A new initiative, Gen Evolve Education, challenges the UK's Victorian-era school model by prioritising power skills like emotional intelligence and creativity alongside academics.
Puzzles: The Unique Properties of the Number Eleven
Dive into three engaging puzzles that reveal the fascinating mathematical traits of eleven, from football formations to palindromes and divisibility rules.
70 More London Schools Get Free Breakfast Clubs
The Department for Education announces 70 additional London schools will join the free breakfast club programme in April, extending support to over 41,000 primary children across the capital.
Preserving Childhood Curiosity in Australian Schools
A father reflects on nurturing curiosity as his youngest child starts school, questioning how Australia's education system will recognise and cultivate his innate wonder.
Families Sue Nursery Over Paedophile Worker's Abuse
Forty-six families are taking legal action against Bright Horizons nursery in West Hampstead after their fears about paedophile worker Vincent Chan were ignored, with calls for corporate prosecution.
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Families Sue Nursery Chain Over Paedophile Abuse
Multiple families are taking legal action against Bright Horizons after Vincent Chan, a nursery worker, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children at a north London branch.
Send Overhaul Not Cost-Cutting, Phillipson Tells MPs
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists the special educational needs system overhaul is not aimed at saving money, as ministers lobby Labour MPs to avoid rebellion over proposed changes to EHCP qualifications.
46 Families Sue Nursery Over Paedophile Worker Abuse
Families of 46 victims are taking legal action against a North London nursery, alleging it ignored concerns about a paedophile worker who abused children for nearly two years.
Sydney Lab Finds Meteorites Key to Life on Earth
A Sydney laboratory's research shows cosmic dust from meteorites provided essential phosphorus for early life on Earth, reshaping theories of our planet's beginnings.
Labour's Rachel Reeves Warns on Student Debt Burden
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlights the escalating long-term costs of student loan debt in the UK, urging policy reforms to address the financial strain on graduates and the economy.
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Private School Fee Fraud: Families Lose Up to £10,000
New research reveals foreign students at UK independent schools are prime targets for fraudsters intercepting fee payments, with average losses of £3,200 and some families losing £10,000.
Teacher Banned for Drinking Beer in Class
A South London primary school teacher has been banned indefinitely after being caught drinking Brewdog Punk IPA during lessons and arriving at work smelling of alcohol.
Eton Teacher Jailed for Sexual Assault on Pupil
Jacob Leland, a former Russian teacher at Eton College, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for sexually assaulting a student during a school trip in 2012.
Cambridge Accused of Obfuscation Over Arms Investment Fund
Cambridge University faces criticism for lack of transparency in its £4.2bn endowment fund, with academics accusing it of obfuscation over investments in arms manufacturers amid pro-Palestine protests.
Ex-Eton Teacher Jailed for Pupil Sexual Abuse
Jacob Leland, a former Russian teacher at Eton College, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for sexually assaulting a vulnerable pupil at his accommodation and on a school trip.
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Hidden Screen Time Overload in UK Classrooms
As politicians debate social media bans, UK schools increasingly rely on screens for lessons, play and homework, raising concerns about children's development.
Can Social Class Change? UK Readers Debate
Metro readers share perspectives on whether social class is fixed at birth or can be changed through education, career, and lifestyle in contemporary Britain.
Graduate Crisis: Don't Blame Universities, Says Expert
Historian Eliza Filby argues that blaming universities for the graduate crisis is misleading, pointing to systemic failures in education, apprenticeships, and training pathways.
Professor Leaves University After Settling Discrimination Case
Dr Eric Descheemaeker will leave the University of Melbourne after settling a federal court dispute where he alleged his suspension was due to his political opinions.
Why School Suspension Reforms Need More Than Just Policy
An experienced teacher argues that keeping suspended students on school premises without proper support fails to address root causes of behavioural issues in underfunded education system.
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Prince George May Attend Kate's Former School
Prince William and Princess Kate are reportedly considering Marlborough College for Prince George's education, with its observatory and extensive facilities.
School Suspension Rules Tightened in England
Government introduces stricter suspension guidelines in England, reserving them for serious cases while promoting internal exclusion units for non-violent behaviour.
Family's Worry Over Send Reforms Impact on Disabled Child
Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children as government plans to overhaul special educational needs system loom, with one family sharing their struggle.
Parents Fear Losing Support in Send Reforms
A new survey reveals half of parents of children with complex needs feel nervous about upcoming special needs education reforms in England, with many fearing vital support will be taken away.
London School Plan Axed in Government Free School Cuts
Richmond Council appeals decision to cancel Livingstone Academy West London, part of Mortlake's £1.3bn brewery regeneration, amid local secondary place shortages.
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Suspended Pupils to Stay in School Under New Rules
Government introduces behaviour framework requiring supervised internal suspensions to curb learning loss and reduce phone access, with 93 support hubs across England.
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