14 h. ago Anger over Falkirk Council ban stopping school rollerskating lessons

Falkirk Wheelers say there is no evidence that skating damages flooring but the council won't budge

Politics

3 d. ago 'I've stopped going to school after teachers said I couldn't use the toilet during lessons'

"When I’ve asked to go to the toilet because I’ve started my period before, I’ve been told ‘you have to wait until break’"

Politics

4 d. ago Exact moment children ‘stop enjoying school’ revealed in new study

This formative point in child’s life is often being overshadowed, research shows

Politics

1 week ago London council plans garden bonfire ban to tackle harmful air pollution

The plan by Hammersmith and Fulham Council involves creating a new by-law to prevent residents from burning household or garden waste

Events

2 w. ago Tattoo boss admits flypasts over Edinburgh Castle 'at the mercy of' council as ban demands grow

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has spoken about opposition to flypasts over Edinburgh Castle.

Politics

2 w. ago The blanket ban on mobile phones introduced by two Scottish city schools

Edinburgh City Council hopes the move to ban mobile phones during class time will increase the focus on learning.

Politics

2 w. ago School pupil collapsed and stopped breathing after smoking vape before class

The school's headteacher feared the young person was going to die

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2 w. ago School pupil collapsed and stopped breathing after vaping before class

The headteacher revealed how they feared the young person might die

Politics

2 w. ago Strict new rules for dog owners in London: Council brings in ban after spate of attacks

Under the new rules, dogs will be banned from certain areas such as gated children's play areas and sports areas and there will be a requirement for a maximum of four dogs per person.

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2 w. ago Reform promise to use 'every instrument of power available' to ban migrant hotels in areas where they control the local council

Over the weekend the party's chairman Zia Yusuf also said young people needed a moral re-education and schools would teach a love of Britain if his party was in power.

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3 w. ago Many schools are dealing with consequences of toxic masculinity each day – union

Paul Whiteman, the NAHT school leaders’ union chief, has called for collaboration to stop a generation of boys ‘disappearing into a vortex of hatred’.

Economics

3 w. ago Council considers banning ‘flying ring’ frisbees on beaches for brutal reason

Vale of Glamorgan Council is following in Swansea Council's footsteps by supporting a voluntary ban on the sale of ring-shaped frisbees in the county

Events

4 w. ago Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascot

The U.S. Department of Education says it plans to investigate whether New York education officials are being discriminatory by threatening to withhold funding if a Long Island school district doesn’t stop using a Native American-themed logo

Events

4 w. ago Road shut off as sinkhole suddenly opens up near primary school and tram stop

Whittaker Lane is Prestwich has been shut off

Politics