Teens face two-hour commutes under new transport rules
BBC Sam is one parent who says her family will suffer when their transport to school is cut Plans to change requirements for secondary school transport is putting the most…
London mayor urges primary schools to teach kids about misogyny
The Mayor of London has written to every primary school in London asking them to help counter the “pernicious influence” of misogynists such as Andrew Tate. City Hall has funded…
Norfolk MP calls for review of school building inspections
Paul Moseley/BBC Norwich North MP Alice MacDonald has raised the matter with ministers An MP has called for a review of government guidance on school inspections after signs of unsafe…
Hertfordshire teacher who sent indecent images to ‘boy’ banned
Google Calverley taught at Adeyfield Academy between 1 September 2019 to 5 July 2021 A teacher who sent indecent images of himself to an undercover police officer posing as a…
School scheme is ‘punishing poverty’, says principal
BBC Pilib Mistéil claimed it was a “deliberate act” to omit his school from the funding Stormont’s Department of Education (DE) is “punishing poverty and rewarding wealth” in a new…
Teacher ‘risks’ still present, sister warns
The sister of a head teacher who took her own life following an inspection has said “preventable risks” are still present for school staff. Ruth Perry died in January 2023…
Children in Wales doing more activity, survey finds
Getty Images The survey found that 14% of girls are exercising for an hour a day, up from 12% in 2021 Teenagers in Wales are exercising more, but are also…
Universities in Wales cut jobs to address funding black hole
Getty Images Cardiff University is one of several Welsh institutions offering voluntary redundancy to staff The extent of job losses needed to address a £30m black hole in its budget…
University of Sheffield faces £50m shortfall due to student decline
Getty Images The University of Sheffield says student figures fell by 2,200 this year The University of Sheffield is facing a £50m shortfall this academic year after a drop in…
Education has failed LGBT pupils, politicians told
Rainbow Project Alexa Moore from the Rainbow Project addressed Stormont assembly members LGBT young people have been “failed” in the education system in Northern Ireland for many years, it has…