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Professor Nitrate lights up Cam with fire gravity and silly science joy
Wednesday 30th April 2025Forest school fun and heartfelt care shine through in a glowing report for Badminton’s nature rich early years gemRead full story...
Nursery with “broad and well-sequenced curriculum” praised by Ofsted
Wednesday 30th April 2025Forest school fun and heartfelt care shine through in a glowing report for Badminton’s nature rich early years gemRead full story...
School uniform costs to be slashed by new law - have your say
Tuesday 29th April 2025A new law is set to be passed this week which will see the cost of school uniform slashed...
McDonald's wants late night opening hours at new site
Tuesday 29th April 2025There have been concerns that the sites proximity to local schools could impact pupil's wellbeing...
Cost may be a 'challenge' for school breakfast club
Monday 28th April 2025A headteacher has welcomed a free breakfast club pilot scheme but raised concerns over its funding...
National news
Schools in England and Wales urged to teach relationship violence prevention
Wednesday 30th April 2025Youth Endowment Fund says specialised lessons needed to tackle issues such as abuse, consent and coercionA thinktank is calling for schools to appoint relationship violence prevention leaders, modelled on the success of mental health coordinators, as teachers say they are ill-equipped to advise on the complex issues involved...
Bank of England backs scheme to put more economics teachers into state schools
Wednesday 30th April 2025Initial training to be offered in north-west England, as report shows disparities in access to the subjectThe Bank of England is backing a drive to put more economics teachers into state schools, as a report has revealed young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are the least likely to study the subject...
Finland restricts use of mobile phones during school day
Wednesday 30th April 2025Nordic country is latest to act amid evidence of impact on young people, including attention and self-esteemFinland has passed legislation to restrict the use of phones and other mobile devices during the school day amid fears over their impact on student wellbeing and learning...
Labour’s pledge to hire 6,500 extra teachers in England will be a ‘challenge’, report says
Tuesday 29th April 2025Secondary school pupil numbers also likely to outpace government’s recruitment goals, watchdog warnsA key government pledge to appoint 6,500 extra teachers in England by the end of this parliament will be difficult to achieve and is likely to fall short of demand, the UK’s public spending watchdog has warned...
The Guardian view on teachers’ pay: ministers must fund an increase | Editorial
Tuesday 29th April 2025Schools are tough workplaces, and the government should endorse the case for higher payTeachers deserve a pay rise...
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