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How did abuse of children go undetected for a decade?

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:00
Parents are demanding answers over how Daniel Clarke was able to sexually abuse vulnerable children.

'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'

Sun, 06/08/2025 - 06:00
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas.

'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'

Sun, 06/08/2025 - 06:00
New data shows teacher recruitment and retention remains a challenge - particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:39
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:30
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 07:48
Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were found in a cupboard.

'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 06:10
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.

'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 06:10
Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.

Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 18:51
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.

'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 17:15
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.

Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 14:09
A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for a balanced budget.

How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 12:06
Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 10:47
Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.

Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:24
The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.

Compulsory education 'costing islanders thousands'

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 06:28
Isles of Scilly teenagers have to leave home at 16 to study on the mainland.

Teacher workload 'unfair and unhealthy', Scottish union says

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 06:13
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley has called for action to reduce teachers' class contact time.

Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 01:58
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.

Students warned of subject cold spots as universities cut courses

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 01:58
A new report says universities should be allowed to collaborate more in order to deliver merged courses.

'Every child will have contact with a stranger online'

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 06:28
An anti-exploitation charity says its referral rates have risen by 233% in four years.

Repairs and upgrades for schools across the county

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 10:31
Schools in Lincolnshire are due to benefit from the work which is expected to last into next year.

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