Class Size Matters for Inclusive Schools, Ministers Told
Education experts call for government action on class sizes to support inclusive schools, highlighting how smaller groups enhance learning for all students.
Category : Education Policy
NSW School Hate Speech Rules Could Stifle Gaza Talks
New guidelines in NSW schools prohibiting hate speech have raised concerns among teachers and legal experts that classroom discussions about Gaza could be suppressed, despite government assurances.
London Schools Face £45m Funding Crisis
London schools could lose £45m in funding over four years due to falling pupil numbers, risking staff cuts, narrowed curriculum, and reduced support for vulnerable students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education Reset: Character Building for Britain's Future
A call for Britain's education system to evolve from teaching for attainment to teaching for citizenship, focusing on character development amid AI and societal challenges.
Graduate Crisis: 700,000+ on Benefits as Employment Collapses
New analysis reveals over 700,000 UK graduates are unemployed and claiming welfare, with sickness claims doubling since 2019, exposing systemic failures in higher education.
France Votes to Ban Social Media for Under-15s
French lawmakers have passed a bill prohibiting social media use for children under 15, following Australia's lead. The legislation also bans mobile phones in high schools.
Evaristo: School Curriculum Diversity Progress Too Slow
Booker winner Bernardine Evaristo warns diversity is under attack as a report reveals slow uptake of authors of colour in GCSE English literature texts in England.
England Schools Must Be Phone-Free All Day
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces that schools in England should enforce a complete ban on mobile phone use throughout the entire school day, with Ofsted set to inspect compliance.
£1.5m Awards Boost UK Visual Art Education
Freelands Foundation launches a £1.5m awards scheme, offering £100,000 annually to three UK organisations for innovative visual art education projects.
Queensland Teachers Told to Teach Creationism in Science
Teachers at Queensland Christian schools attended a compulsory creationist conference where they were encouraged to incorporate biblical worldview material into science and humanities lessons.
ICE Raids Cause Trauma for Minneapolis Schoolkids
Immigration raids in Minneapolis have turned schools into zones of fear, with children hiding in basements during class and experiencing panic attacks as Trump administration agents pervade the community.
ICE Fear Disrupts Connecticut School Attendance
New Haven schools report declining immigrant enrollment as ICE detentions create widespread fear among students and families, with educators implementing protective protocols.
Steph McGovern Launches Women in Engineering Scholarship
Steph McGovern partners with Teesside University and Enginuity to launch a scholarship supporting female engineering students, aiming to boost diversity in the field.
London Teacher Banned for Child Abuse Images
Iain Saxton, a teacher at Woodford County High School in East London, has been indefinitely banned from teaching after admitting to sharing child abuse images on Telegram.
UK Consults on Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The UK government launches a consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issues tougher guidance for phone-free schools in England. Read the latest details.
Government Launches Under-16s Social Media Ban Consultation
Ministers launch consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issue tougher school phone guidance. Explore the new proposals and political pressures.
A Childhood Lost in Unregulated US Homeschooling
A memoir reveals the dark side of unregulated homeschooling in 1990s Texas, where a child's isolation went unchecked for years. Read the powerful story of escape and its implications for millions today.
Home schooling rises 15% amid SEND and mental health concerns
New DfE data reveals over 175,000 children were home educated in 2024/25. Experts link the rise to insufficient school support for mental health and special educational needs. Discover the key findings and expert reactions.
Exam regulator raises alarm over students using AI to cheat
Sir Ian Bauckham of Ofqual tells MPs AI is not ready to mark exams but poses a serious cheating risk in subjects like history and English. Read the full report.
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