Third prosecution for Stoke-on-Trent mum for son’s school absence
A mother has been prosecuted for the third time after her teenage son failed to attend school for more than two months. The 16-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent, who did not turn…
Stirchley school closed on first day of term after pipes stolen
A primary school has not reopened for the new term after thieves stole pipes leaving the site without water. Davie Clifford, head teacher of Stirchley Primary School in Birmingham, said…
North Yorkshire parents ‘play detective’ over school bus passes
Seb CheerBBC News, Yorkshire BBC/Seb Cheer Vic said she had spent time off work during the school holidays investigating the policy instead of being with her children Parents claim they…
Mother 'heartbroken' by park's poor accessibility
Two-year-old Hannah cannot use most play equipment due to her cerebral palsy. Source link
Teachers and parents doing DIY because of “challenging” budgets
Chris McHughBBC News, Banbury BBC PTA chair Louise Shore (third from left) and head teacher Will Reeves painted their school with help from pupils “In an ideal world, you always…
Australia’s teen social media ban can be ‘effective’, report says
Australia could use a range of technologies to implement its social media ban for under-16s but all have risks or shortcomings, a report has found. The government says its ban,…
First week ‘critical’ to avoid children missing school later, parents told
Hazel ShearingEducation correspondent Getty Images Pupils in England who missed school during the first week back in September 2024 were more likely to miss large parts during the rest of…
Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school
BBC Research shows that a disengaged teenager having a responsibility for a younger child in a controlled setting can have a positive impact on attendance levels Siena never thought she’d…
‘My daughter should be in special school but there is no space’
Lucy Adams Education correspondent, BBC Scotland Katy McCloskey BBC Scotland News BBC Niamh’s application was initially rejected by Glasgow City Council Four-year-old Niamh was due to start primary school two…
Norfolk school set to reopen for new term following blaze
A primary school which had to be evacuated during a serious fire last month said it would open as planned for the new term. Emergency services were called to Ormiston…