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Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 01:06
Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.

'Brutal' restraint of autistic boy in calming room

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 22:31
The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 06:06
Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?

'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 06:06
Working from home has been said to benefit parents - but how does it impact children?

A third of teachers reported misogyny among pupils last week, survey suggests

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 06:03
Teachers also told a survey commissioned by BBC News they feel ill-equipped to tackle the issue.

Former principal to head Dundee University taskforce

Tue, 04/08/2025 - 12:01
The financially-stricken institution faces cutting 700 jobs to tackle a £35m black hole

'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 07:02
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.

'We never imagined our daughter could be killed at nursery - we want greater safeguards'

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 07:02
Parents of nine-month-old who died at a nursery call for stronger safeguarding measures.

Strike ballot over 'unnecessary' university cuts

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 06:19
The University of Edinburgh is cutting £140m from its budget, which a union describes as a "manufactured crisis".

'If our daughter was screened at birth she could have been treated'

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 06:11
Sean and Emily Stock say they never want another family to face what they have had to.

Dundee University staff to be balloted over strike action

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:04
Up to 700 jobs at the University could be cut in a bid to tackle a £35m deficit.

Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 16:33
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce costs

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 16:33
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.

Teacher banned 17 years after pupil sex referral

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:14
Former Bracknell teacher Matthew Whale was struck off after a second referral in 2022.

'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:13
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 06:13
Headteachers in Kent say children as young as seven have access to smartphones as they back a ban.

Private school parents must pay 'fair share', court told

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:16
The government has defended its policy of adding VAT to private school fees in the High Court.

Strike dates announced at Robert Gordon University

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:27
The EIS says an initial day of action has been set for 15 April, with more in May and September.

History of school dinners celebrated at exhibition

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 06:39
Anyone for semolina, sponge pudding and turkey twizzlers?

The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:39
Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.

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