Fears for Fettes College jobs after VAT added to school fees
One of Scotland’s top private schools has confirmed jobs could be lost as it looks to cut costs. Fettes College in Edinburgh – which counts former Prime Minister Tony Blair…
West Sussex council struggles with ‘tidal wave’ of SEND pupils
West Sussex County Council is calling for help from MPs as it struggles to deal with a “tidal wave of demand” for services for children with special educational needs and…
Screen children in schools to find lazy eyes early, experts say
Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Vanessa Clarke / BBC Children with a lazy eye are being increasingly missed for treatment, experts say, in areas where early screenings are not available in…
How hot does it have to be for schools to close?
As temperatures rise towards the weekend Elizabeth Rizzini finds out how likely we are to see school closures. Source link
Derbyshire school shortlisted for global award
Matthew Barlow BBC News, Derby BBC Principal Matt Jones said a lot of people have been involved in the evolution of the school A school in Heanor that was heavily…
Will new school rules help cut violence in the classroom?
Lucy Adams Education Correspondent Getty Images Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has published guidance for schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour The best time to teach a…
Serious crime involving children increases in London, report finds
Sonja Jessup BBC London home affairs correspondent Netflix Netflix series Adolescence sparked a national conversation about the impact of social media on young people An increasing proportion of children aged…
Trans guidance is ‘important resource’ for schools in Jersey
BBC Deputy Robert Ward said the guidance will not be revoked Jersey’s minister for education and lifelong learning is standing by trans guidance in schools after a petition called for…
Oxfordshire mum’s education battle for ‘genius’ son
Bethan Nimmo BBC News, Oxfordshire BBC Eight-year-old Henry was left without any education provision for more than two years “Henry’s a genius. He’s a member of Mensa. He taught himself…
Private schools lose High Court challenge into VAT changes
Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government’s policy of adding VAT to private school fees. Lawyers representing families and private schools had argued that the…