School Uniform Rules: 3 Branded Items Max from September
From September, UK schools must cap branded uniform items at 3 per child, but 48% of parents are unaware. The change aims to cut costs.
Category : Primary Schools
Digested week: So long primary school, it’s hard for me
The end of primary school brings mixed emotions for parents. Plus, Trump pays E Jean Carroll, lettuce fears, and Little House on the Prairie.
Croydon Summer Holiday Clubs: Free Activities for Families
Thousands of Croydon children eligible for free school meals can access free holiday clubs with activities like dance, swimming, and go-karting through the HAF programme.
West London school closes early after rooftop fire
A rooftop fire at Rabbsfarm Primary School in Hillingdon forced early closure for summer holidays. All 550 pupils and staff evacuated safely; Year 6 celebrations postponed.
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North London nursery sports day at risk from overgrown field
Pre-school of Excellence in Kilburn says its annual sports day may be cancelled because Brent Council has not maintained the South Kilburn open space, leaving it overgrown.
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.
UK schools closing in extreme heat: full list of affected areas
Thousands of pupils face school closures or early dismissals as a heat dome brings record June temperatures of 36.1°C. Hundreds of schools across Somerset, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and other counties are affected.
1,200+ UK Schools Closed Amid Red Heat Warning
More than 1,200 schools and nurseries in England and Wales are closed or partially closed as a rare red extreme heat warning from the Met Office pushes temperatures above 40°C, causing significant disruption.
Bexley nursery staff put babies at risk of choking
Twinnie Day Nursery in Belvedere reassures parents after Ofsted report reveals choking hazards and unsafe lifting. Management acted immediately to address concerns.
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Soho's Last School May Move to Fitzrovia in Merger
Leaked plans reveal Soho Parish and All Souls primary schools in Westminster may merge due to falling pupil rolls, with the new school relocating to Fitzrovia by April 2027.
Ofsted: Lewisham School Must Address Absence and Achievement
Ofsted tells Twin Oaks Primary School in Deptford to tackle high absence rates and low pupil achievement, while praising its inclusive culture and reading prioritisation.
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Ofsted Flags Issues at Welling School: Attendance, Behaviour
Ofsted identified six areas needing improvement at Welling School in Bexley, including curriculum, teaching, achievement, and attendance. GCSE results lag behind national averages, with only 26.7% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
Why Does Nature Sleep in Winter? Kids' Quiz
Test your knowledge with five multiple-choice questions set by children. Submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes.
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Ofsted: West London School Puts Pupils at 'Significant Risk'
Suffah Primary School in Hounslow faces severe criticism from Ofsted for ineffective safeguarding, poor curriculum delivery, and inadequate outdoor facilities, despite charging £4,200 annual fees.
Teacher Banned Over Inappropriate Messages to Student
A married teacher has been struck off and banned from classrooms after sending flirty late-night messages to a teenage pupil, with a disciplinary panel ruling his conduct 'highly inappropriate'.
London School Enrollment Crisis: Housing Costs Drive Sharp Decline
London schools experience a 3.5% drop in reception class enrollment, with housing costs and falling birthrates forcing closures and threatening education quality across the capital.
Metro Cartoon by Guy Venables Highlights School Food Reforms
Guy Venables' Metro daily cartoon published on April 13, 2026, coincides with major school food policy announcements, including bans on deep-fried items and expanded free meal programs.
UK Schools Ban Deep-Fried Food, Limit Sugary Treats
New government proposals will eliminate deep-fried items from school menus and restrict desserts to once weekly as part of sweeping healthy eating standards aimed at tackling childhood obesity.
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London Teacher Banned for Life Over Pupil Misconduct
A former primary school teacher in East London has been permanently banned from teaching after sexually touching a pupil, asking her on a date, and coercing children to hide in his classroom.
Mortlake Secondary School Axed Despite Overstretched Warnings
The Department for Education has cancelled plans for Livingstone Academy West London on the former Stag Brewery site, despite Richmond Council's protests over secondary school place shortages.
Ted Read: Teacher Who Played Football with Pupils
Ted Read, a beloved classics teacher at Southend High School, is remembered for his passion for sports, unique teaching style, and legendary football matches where he delegated refereeing to play himself.
West London School Demolition Approved for 91-Flat Development
Avonmore Primary School in West London will be demolished and replaced with a new educational facility and 91 flats after receiving final government approval, with work set to begin this summer.
Eating Disorders Surge in Schools, Survey Finds
A new survey by the National Education Union shows 45% of primary and 78% of secondary teachers in England observe signs of eating disorders in pupils, alongside rising mental health issues and absenteeism.
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State School Pupils Face Grab-and-Go Lunches in England
Experts warn that shortened lunchtimes and ultraprocessed foods in state schools harm children's health and learning, widening the gap with private schools.
London Head Teacher Barred for School Credit Card Misuse
A former South Kensington primary school head has been indefinitely barred from teaching after using a school credit card for personal Oyster top-ups and Amazon purchases totaling over £21,000.
Ofsted Praises London School's Basketball Academy and NBA Draft Prospect
City of London Academy Southwark receives strong Ofsted rating, with its Basketball Academy sending up to 10 students annually to US universities on scholarships and a former pupil expected in the NBA draft.
Private School Boom in Melbourne as Public Funding Crisis Deepens
Enrolments in independent and Catholic schools are surging in Melbourne's outer suburbs, while public school numbers stagnate amid chronic underfunding and growing inequality.
School Struggles: Austerity, Pandemic, and Cost of Living
A 2022 Guardian archive piece reveals how schools face immense challenges from austerity, the pandemic, and cost of living crises, with staff working tirelessly to support children.
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Ofsted Puts Hillingdon School in Special Measures Over Safety
The Skills Hub in Yiewsley, catering to excluded pupils, faces special measures after Ofsted found safeguarding flaws putting children at 'risk of significant harm'.
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