Oxford Spires Academy ditches smartphones for ‘brick’ phones
BBC Head teacher Louise Cowley took the decision to introduce a blanket ban over concerns smartphones were too disruptive A secondary school has banned smartphones for Year 7 to 11…
Newcastle University students to get compensation over strikes
University students whose lessons were disrupted by strikes are set to receive compensation. Some classes at Newcastle University were cancelled when staff carried out industrial action between March and June…
Westminster primary schools merge as pupil numbers fall
LDRS Our Lady of Dolours in Westminster reported being at 54% capacity, and will now merge with St Mary of the Angels Five primary schools in Westminster are to be…
Dedham Primary School pupils celebrate 200th anniversary
Charlie Jones BBC News, Essex BBC Sienna, pictured with Alazar, said she hoped children would be inspired by her school’s rich history Pupils have been taking pride in their school…
Former teacher says phone ban will not be easy
BBC Marina Mauger said the phone ban could encourage children to talk to each other A former teacher and union rep has said a decision to ban mobile phones in…
University of Bradford staff to strike over planned £16m cuts
Staff at the University of Bradford will begin ten days of strike action next week over plans to make £16m of savings by cutting jobs and closing multiple courses. The…
Rebuilt Leicester school ‘one of first to be carbon neutral’
Helen McCarthy BBC News, Leicester BBC The newly rebuilt Catherine Infant School will generate more electricity than it needs in the summer months A rebuilt infant school in Leicester is…
Moorlands private prep school in Leeds to close after 127 years
Grace Wood BBC News, Yorkshire Google Moorlands School in north Leeds will close its doors in December A private school in West Yorkshire is to close at the end of…
University of Sheffield finances stabilise after fall in students
Lucy Ashton BBC News, South Yorkshire BBC The University of Sheffield said falling international student numbers meant it had to take action to cut costs The University of Sheffield says…
Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity says
Kate McGough Education reporter, BBC News Getty Images Children struggling with their speech and language are at greater risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, the charity…