NAHT leader Paul Whiteman criticizes Ofsted for not raising standards and pressuring school leaders, amid opposition to new scorecard inspection framework and concerns over mental health.
Jan Shapiro calls for a fundamental examination of the Send system, while Mary Smith challenges readers on grammar knowledge.
A new HarperCollins report reveals that daily reading for pleasure among UK children fell from 39% in 2012 to 25% in 2025, blaming a relentless focus on literacy skills.
A UCL study finds teaching pupils in ability-based groups improves high-flyers' progress without harming less able students, challenging mixed-ability education debates.
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Paul Black, a leading figure in education reform and assessment, passed away at 93. He transformed science teaching and co-authored the influential Black Report.
A new law banning mobile phones in English schools reflects deepening public concern about big tech's impact on children. Evidence from Norway, Sweden, and California supports stricter screen policies.
Survey finds half of England's schools have unusable facilities due to leaks, mould, and faulty toilets, with £14bn needed for repairs.
A coalition of 14 social mobility organisations urges the UK government to fund a student premium for disadvantaged 16-19 year olds to prevent them from becoming Neet.
The UK considers wider AI use in schools to address teacher shortages and rising workloads, with tools for marking and personalised learning, despite regulatory concerns.
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A former school dinner manager recalls how self-service salad bars in Hackney in 1985 encouraged healthier eating, reducing waste and improving nutrition.
At election hustings, Islington's Labour leader pledges to fight for academy schools to return to local authority control, calling them 'small private businesses.'
A group of 20 squatters who occupied a former primary school in Islington have been evicted after a court order, with thousands of pounds in damage reported.
Julie Newlan, former deputy vice-chancellor at University of Hertfordshire, has died of brain cancer aged 68. She helped establish a medical school and boost international student recruitment.
Experts respond to Alan Milburn's finding that exam-obsessed schools leave pupils unprepared for adult life, calling for a shift towards personal development and skills.
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A tourist fell into a sewage pit at Henbury Meteorites Conservation Zone near Alice Springs, stranded waist-deep for three hours before rescue.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has introduced new policies to restrict student screen time, aiming to reduce digital distractions and promote healthier learning habits.
The new statutory ban on smartphones in English schools addresses severe harms like addiction and mental health issues, but teachers face immense enforcement burdens without adequate support.
The UK government is exploring a social media ban for children under 16, inspired by Australia. Tech executives from Meta, Roblox, and TikTok testified before MPs, denying platforms are inherently addictive and calling a ban unenforceable.
Texas has enacted a law requiring all public school classrooms to prominently display the Ten Commandments, sparking intense debate over religious freedom and education policy.
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A National Audit Office report reveals England faces a significant surplus of school places due to falling birthrates, raising concerns about financial waste and educational planning.
A professor responds to a student's call for truth in British colonial history teaching, highlighting gaps in UK education compared to former settler colonies.
The UK government will introduce a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools in England, amending the children's wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with legal requirements.
Four educators from a regional New South Wales school, including the principal, have entered not guilty pleas to assaulting students between 2024 and 2025.
Headteachers warn that enforcing the new statutory mobile phone ban in secondary schools may require impractical measures like searching pencil cases or installing airport-style scanners.
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Education Department ambassador Tom Bennett suggests parental boundaries are responsible for rising school exclusions, but teachers argue systemic issues are the real cause.
Former President Barack Obama and scholar Mahmood Mamdani joined New York preschoolers for a rendition of 'The Wheels on the Bus,' highlighting early education and community engagement in a heartwarming video.
New nutritional standards for school meals in England aim to address rising childhood obesity rates, but face challenges with student uptake and implementation.
The 2025 sale of City & Guilds' training business to PeopleCert for £166m has led to a Charity Commission inquiry amid fee hikes and million-pound executive bonuses, raising concerns over the vocational brand's future.
Students at a London school criticize government plans to remove fatty foods from lunch menus, warning that eliminating popular items like cheeseburgers could financially cripple their canteen.
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A-level student Astrid Barltrop exposes flaws in British colonial history teaching, arguing current curricula perpetuate harmful narratives about race and migration while ignoring colonial atrocities.
