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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...
Fairy tales and French lessons put this Cirencester nursery on top
Monday 28th April 2025Bingham Kindergarten in Cirencester has been praised for its magical mix of fairy tale learning, French lessons and nurturing care after a glowing new Ofsted report gave it top marks againRead full story...
School will double in size within two years after ‘years of failure’ to meet demand for places
Tuesday 22nd April 2025Leading councillors have lambasted the historic lack of places for childrenRead full story...
School aiming to raise £80k for new playground
Sunday 20th April 2025Sladewood Academy in Stroud is planning to build a new accessible playground for its pupils...
Primary school praised for values kindness and reading joy
Friday 18th April 2025This Forest of Dean school is a family first place where kindness leads learning and phonics helps readers growRead full story...
SEN children from Gloucestershire schools have 'amazing' time at the fair
Thursday 17th April 2025For some of the children it was the first time they had been to a funfairRead full story...
School wins Ofsted praise for valuing literacy and lively learning
Thursday 17th April 2025A school where ‘pupils thoroughly enjoy their learning’ and ‘relish coming to school and attend regularly’ has been praised by Ofsted...
School pupil attacked and parrot chicks hatch
Wednesday 16th April 2025A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 16 April...
Cleeve School rated good as sixth form earns outstanding Ofsted praise
Tuesday 15th April 2025Aspirational teaching leadership and a buzzing sixth form win top marks for this Cheltenham secondary and its college bound studentsRead full story...
Teen says counselling was reason for GCSE success
Monday 14th April 2025Islay says she struggled with academic anxiety "daily" in the lead up to her GCSEs...
West End stars return to Stroud to honour beloved teacher’s legacy
Monday 14th April 2025A special concert at Archway School will bring music, memories and West End magic together in tribute to a beloved teacher who inspired generationsRead full story...
UK should ban mobile phones in schools by law - have your say
Monday 14th April 2025National Education Union general secretary Daniel Kebede warned that children have access to 'hardcore pornography' on their phonesRead full story...
Racecourse helps charity attending horse incidents
Sunday 13th April 2025Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is called out to an equestrian-related incident each week on average...
Vintage bicycles roll into town for 70th celebration
Saturday 12th April 2025Pedersen bikes return to Dursley as Veteran Cycle Club marks 70 years with a vintage celebration...
Bancroft leads way as Glos in control against Glam
Friday 11th April 2025Australia's Cameron Bancroft leads Gloucestershire's remorseless progress to 368-3 after they were put in by Glamorgan...
New Kingswood hub opens to help teens tackle stress before it takes hold
Friday 11th April 2025Emotional support just got local as a former school home becomes a lifeline for families in need of early helpRead full story...
Ofsted raves about 'outstanding' school after first full inspection in 10 years
Friday 11th April 2025Ofsted inspectors visited the secondary school over two days in March...
Teachers going the extra mile to build playground for their pupils
Friday 11th April 2025'We need a new playground at our school to better support our children's sensory and physical needs'Read full story...
£2.5k cash boost gives Cheltenham school new edible garden and sensory space for pupils
Friday 11th April 2025The new garden will also offer community engagement through workshops and an after-school gardening clubRead full story...
New schools in South Gloucestershire will be 'among largest in England'
Thursday 10th April 2025South Gloucestershire Council, as well as school and trust officials, paid a visit to the £58...
Venue needs 'essential' work after 120 years
Wednesday 9th April 2025The committee overseeing the village hall says it needs a new kitchen and better wheelchair access...
National news archive
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...
What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?
Tuesday 29th April 2025Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
From governor to reading buddy: seven ways to help a school prosper
Tuesday 29th April 2025You may be surprised by how much value you can add by lending your support without giving moneyAn important part of a school’s leadership, a governor helps provide strategic direction for its running...
Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies drop
Monday 28th April 2025Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets...
Teacher says school stabbing was like horror movie
Monday 28th April 2025A14-year-old girl was convicted of attempted murder by a jury and is due to be sentenced...
Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop
Monday 28th April 2025Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets...
“Am I working class or insufferably bourgeois?” – podcast
Monday 28th April 2025Journalist and author Danny Lavelle has long been fascinated by class, but how much can the concept help us understand life in 21st-century Britain? How much does the way you speak define your social class? What about your parents’ jobs or your source of income, schooling and housing?The journalist and author Danny Lavelle has long been fascinated by the concept of class because of the way his life has unfolded...
Starmer claims voters being ‘conned’ by Tories and Reform UK as parties are planning a coalition – as it happened
Monday 28th April 2025PM says supporters of both groups are being misled and a tie-up would be a ‘disaster’ for Britain...
Teaching union forced to pay £78,000 after legal challenge over appointment of leader
Monday 28th April 2025NASUWT reopens nominations to post of general secretary after failing to follow own rules in picking Matt WrackA teaching union has agreed to pay £78,000 in legal costs after being forced to withdraw its controversial appointment of Matt Wrack as general secretary...
Starmer claims voters being ‘conned’ by Tories and Reform UK as parties are planning a coalition – UK politics live
Monday 28th April 2025PM says supporters of both groups are being misled and a tie-up would be a ‘disaster’ for BritainDowning Street has described the alleged comments by the band Kneecap in the ‘kill MP’ footage (see 12...
No extra money for pay rises for NHS staff and teachers in England, ministers told
Monday 28th April 2025Treasury says pay increases for staff will not be covered by borrowing and must come from existing budgetsUK politics live – latest updatesPay rises for staff must be paid from existing schools and NHS budgets, ministers and trade unions have been warned by the Treasury, setting up the potential for strike action...
No 10 confirms no extra money will be set aside for public sector pay rises beyond what has already been allocated – UK politics live
Monday 28th April 2025Pay review bodies could recommend up to 4% pay rises for teachers and nursesDowning Street has described the alleged comments by the band Kneecap in the ‘kill MP’ footage (see 12...
Minister warns of ‘tight fiscal position’ amid tensions over public sector pay – UK politics live
Monday 28th April 2025Comments from Stephen Kinnock come amid reports that pay review bodies could recommend up to 4% for teachers and nursesProf Sir John Curtice, the elections expert, told the BBC’s Today programme this morning that it was particularly hard to predict the outcome of this year’s local elections in England because five parties are competitive...
Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to pause proposed Ofsted overhaul
Monday 28th April 2025Julia Waters accuses government of ignoring coroner’s findings into headteacher’s death after school-rating downgradeThe sister of a headteacher who took her own life after an Ofsted report has accused the government of ignoring a coroner’s findings into her death by failing to change the school inspection regime...
Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans
Monday 28th April 2025The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more...
How will new Ofsted school ratings work?
Monday 28th April 2025The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections...
Living in class limbo – podcast
Monday 28th April 2025What does it mean to be working class in Britain in 2025? Danny Lavelle reportsHow much does the way you speak define your social class? What about your parents’ jobs or your source of income, schooling and housing?The journalist and author Danny Lavelle has long been fascinated by the concept of class because of the way his life has unfolded...
Teaching union reverses Matt Wrack appointment ahead of legal challenge
Sunday 27th April 2025NASUWT reopens general secretary nominations after flaws allowed leftwinger to be appointed unopposed The NASUWT teaching union has been forced to backpedal on its controversial appointment of Matt Wrack as general secretary and will instead reopen nominations for the post, ahead of a high court showdown...
Hope as US universities find ‘backbone’ against Trump’s assault on education
Sunday 27th April 2025Even as universities reposition themselves, many stepping up their measures to suppress pro-Palestinian discourseAmericans anxious about their country’s slide into authoritarianism found some solace in the past week over what appears to be growing pushback by American universities against Donald Trump’s assault on higher education...
Harvard labor unions rally behind non-citizens and workers amid Trump attacks
Saturday 26th April 2025As Trump administration escalates threats on university, unions call on Harvard leadership to support workersLabor unions and allied organizations representing students, staff, researchers and faculty at Harvard University are holding a rally on 27 April on campus to raise awareness and support for the role workers at the university have in research and education on campus in the face of attacks on the university by the Trump administration...
Class act: can Harrow sell an elitist British boarding school fantasy to New Yorkers?
Saturday 26th April 2025The private school will open its first US campus in Long Island...
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