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.
A pilot of new school food standards in England led to a 15% decline in meal uptake as children rejected healthier options for packed lunches, raising concerns about the policy's impact on nutrition and costs.
Readers express strong opinions on new government restrictions on school meals aimed at reducing obesity and tooth decay, with arguments ranging from parental responsibility to nutritional education.
Israeli forces fired teargas at Palestinian schoolchildren staging a sit-in after settlers blocked access to their school in Umm al-Khair village on the first day back from a 40-day suspension.
New school food standards in England, effective from September 2027, will ban deep-fried items like fish and chips and require desserts to be 50% fruit. This update aims to lower childhood obesity rates, with 24% of young children currently overweight.
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Recent modifications to Plan 2 student loan terms will yield a £679 million surplus for the Treasury, disproportionately affecting lower and middle-income graduates while high earners remain largely unaffected.
