11 h. ago ‘Dereliction of duty’ not to plan for Covid school closures – academy boss

Former DfE director general for schools Sir Jon Coles said his trust got on planning for school closures in March 2020 before receiving direction

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3 d. ago Man seriously injured and 184,000 without power as Storm Amy batters Ireland

The storm also brought localised flooding, fallen trees, transport disruption and school closures in Northern Ireland.

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3 d. ago Amy leaves 180,000 without power and some ‘sheltering in place’

The storm also brought localised flooding, fallen trees, transport disruption and school closures in parts.

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4 d. ago UK government owes children apology for damaging Covid errors, inquiry hears

Children’s commissioner during pandemic says long lockdowns caused explosion in vulnerability among youngThe government should apologise to children for the damaging mistakes and policy errors it committed during the pandemic, the former children’s commissioner for England has told the Covid-19 inquiry.Giving evidence to the inquiry’s public hearing on Thursday, Anne Longfield said a “doom loop” of fatalism among ministers meant the government failed to do more to help children. She argued that the prolonged lockdowns and school closures were responsible for the explosion in mental health, welfare and behaviour difficulties still being experienced by children and young people. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Keegan Bradley derelicts duty as Europe's Ryder Cup heroes outfight and outclass Team USA

Luke Donald, his band of merry men and those European fans taught Team USA a lesson in how to behave with respect and dignity in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

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1 week ago Why are primary school numbers in London down? Decline in pupils risk closures

Why are primary school numbers in London down? Decline in pupils risk closures  London Evening Standard

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1 week ago London school closures due to families moving out, report finds

London school closures due to families moving out, report finds  BBC

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2 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish Autism specialist school for children announces closure

Scottish Autism has announced the closure of New Struan school for children with autism, citing falling roll numbers.

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2 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish school for autistic children announces closure

The New Struan School in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, has announced it will close in June 2026 after a 'gradual decline in referrals over the past decade'.

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3 w. ago Closure of east London school £1.1 million in red would be 'catastrophic' for SEND children

Calverton Primary School in Custom House is set to close despite 150 opposing the move, arguing it is essential for the community

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3 w. ago There's a Rangers man guilty of a dereliction of duty and it's not Russell Martin – Keith Jackson

Let's get one thing straight before we start. No, it has nothing whatsoever to do with the long hair. Nor the centre parting for that matter.

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