Teacher Banned for Drinking Wine at Work in London
Catherine Stephenson, a deputy headteacher at Snowflake School in Kensington, has been indefinitely banned from teaching after consuming half a bottle of white wine during a single morning at work.
Category : Education
Cutting language courses will be a costly mistake
Experts warn that cutting university language courses risks making Britain a monolingual island, costing the economy 3.5% of GDP annually.
Wandsworth schools face more class cuts as pupil numbers fall
Wandsworth Council plans further reductions in school forms of entry due to falling pupil numbers, with five primary schools closed since 2023 and Oasis Academy Putney shutting this month.
Dulwich school earns two 'Exceptional' Ofsted grades
The Charter School North Dulwich achieved two 'Exceptional' Ofsted ratings for Post-16 Provision and Inclusion, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND excelling.
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300,000 pupils absent after England World Cup win
About 332,000 fewer children attended school on Monday after England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, with attendance dropping over three percentage points.
Mexico's Sheinbaum: From Activist to Popular Leftwing Leader
Claudia Sheinbaum rose from activist to Mexico's president, maintaining her ideals. Explore her journey and popularity as a leftwing leader.
Teen drowned on DofE trip remembered as kind
Umar Dumbuya, 18, from east London, drowned in a Welsh lake during a Duke of Edinburgh camping trip on June 30. Tributes from Leyton Sixth Form describe him as kind and say his loss leaves an immeasurable void.
Language course cuts risk social mobility, UK experts warn
Exclusive: Former education secretaries and experts warn that cutting university language courses, as proposed by Nottingham and Exeter, undermines social mobility and vocational skills for working-class pupils.
Hunting Tardigrades: Sequencing DNA of All Life on Earth
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are sequencing tardigrade genomes as part of the Tree of Life programme, aiming to sequence all life on Earth. Tardigrades, last year's invertebrate of the year, offer insights into extreme survival.
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Disadvantaged White Pupils in England Struggle with Reading
A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without adequate reading fluency, hindering secondary curriculum access and leading to disengagement.
M&S School Uniform Sale: Up to 20% Off
Marks & Spencer launches school uniform sale with up to 20% off on blazers, trousers, and more. The offer runs until August 31, 2025, for online and in-store purchases.
Scientists create 'beautiful blobs' with lab-made DNA
Researchers have built tiny blobs using lab-made DNA that can feed, grow, and multiply, marking a significant step toward creating synthetic life from scratch.
Ministers demand better tracking of 'phantom Neets'
Only four councils in England have complete data on 16-17 year old Neets; 32,100 are unaccounted for, prompting government action to improve tracking and support.
Readers Debate Humanities vs Science Degrees for UK Leaders
Letters respond to Blake Morrison's article on Andy Burnham's English degree, noting Margaret Thatcher is the only PM with a science degree and highlighting other notable graduates.
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Yoto Make Your Own Cards let kids create custom audio content for their Yoto Player, with blank cards and stickers for personalization.
DWP Youth Guarantee Journey for 16-24 Universal Credit claimants
The DWP has launched the Youth Guarantee Journey for Universal Credit claimants aged 16-24, offering apprenticeships, work experience, and coaching to tackle rising youth unemployment.
Exeter University cuts petition nears 22,000 signatures
Over 21,000 sign petition against University of Exeter's plan to cut 150 jobs, mostly in humanities; Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join protest.
Teachers get 6.6% pay rise, schools partly fund it
Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September and 3% next year, with extra school funding covering most but not all of the wage bill, the government announced.
Silverstone school fast-tracks students into F1 engineering
Silverstone University Technical College, overlooking the British Grand Prix circuit, has placed 30 students directly into motor sport in 2025, with alumni now at Mercedes and Cadillac.
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Synthetic Cells Created with Lab-Made DNA in Breakthrough
Scientists built SpudCells from chemicals, demonstrating growth, replication, and division using synthetic DNA, marking a step toward artificial life for drug and fuel production.
Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until 2028 on fee reform delay
Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, delays reform of Job-ready Graduates scheme, keeping arts fees at $50,000 until at least 2028, sparking criticism.
UK Financial Capability Awards Spotlight Five Programmes
Five programmes improving money skills have been spotlighted at the UK Financial Capability Awards, showcasing initiatives that boost financial literacy across the country.
University access boosts economy and NHS, says vice-chancellor
Prof Anne-Marie Kilday argues widening access to higher education boosts regional productivity and national economy, citing University of Northampton's £366m local GVA.
London Family Seeks Fun Companion for Summer Trips
A wealthy family is hiring a fun and engaging companion for their 9-year-old daughter, offering £300-£350 per 24-hour period for a 2-3 week trip to London, Paris, and Cannes starting July 9.
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Sutton Council responds to damning SEND inspection
Inspectors found systemic failings in Sutton's SEND services, including risks to children with dysphagia and delays in assessments, but also noted positives.
Inquiry: Admit more white working-class pupils to tackle underachievement
An independent inquiry recommends high-performing schools in England admit more white working-class pupils, as only 36% of disadvantaged white students achieve GCSE passes in English and maths, versus 72% of non-disadvantaged peers.
Jack P Shepherd and wife Hanni welcome baby girl Constance
Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, 38, and wife Hanni Treweek, 37, announce birth of daughter Constance Ita Shepherd, their first child together.
Guardian View: Public Confidence in Degrees Wavers
The proportion of people who think a degree is not worth the time and money has risen from 14% to 34% in 20 years, according to the British Social Attitudes survey, amid concerns over graduate earnings and student loan changes.
East London head teacher wins national teaching award
Andrea Silvain, principal of School 360 in Stratford, won Silver in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for Head teacher of the Year (Primary), recognized for her inclusive, creative approach and community impact.
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Texas mandates Bible passages for 5 million students
Texas education board approves Bible passages as required reading for over 5 million students, sparking debate over church-state separation.
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