84 m. ago Welsh Government acted unlawfully and discriminated against student with learning needs

The Welsh Government breached equality law in relation to James Humphries, now 20, a student at Coleg Elidyr, in a case that may trigger historic claims from others affected.

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2 h. ago Specialist lender Shawbrook eyes IPO on London Stock Exchange

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2 h. ago Coatbridge school St Bernard's Primary secures tenth Green Eco

The school hosted a special day to mark the milestone and invited local councillors and representatives from North Lanarkshire Council along to share in the joy.

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3 h. ago Only people with a sharp minds can work out this 'toughest' school riddle

The 'toughest' riddle has left people stumped and no matter how many times they've read it, they're seriously confused and can't seem to get their heads around it

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3 h. ago Tate Britain to get 'Mediterranean' gardens and outdoor classroom in major redesign

Designers behind the plans said the new layout will offer visitors ‘a sequence of experiences’

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3 h. ago Motherwell school celebrates outstanding inspection report as part of its 150th anniversary year

Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School and Nursery Class received glowing praise from Education Scotland.

Culture

3 h. ago Emergency services scrambled to secondary school as man dies after falling unwell

London Ambulance Service confirmed a man has died and it is not a pupil at the school

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4 h. ago School which specialises in outdoor education looking for a second site

'To us it’s everything knowing he is now in a setting he is happy in,' says the mother of one of the pupils

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4 h. ago West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection

Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.

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5 h. ago Scots teachers 'forced to take second jobs as delivery drivers'

Scottish teachers claim they cannot make ends meet on their salaries - and are forced to work second jobs

Society

5 h. ago Livingston Designer Outlet announce outdoor brand Columbia to open store at the centre

The brand-new store will give Scottish shoppers direct access to Columbia’s outerwear, footwear and accessories – from waterproof jackets and winter-ready coats to trail shoes, rucksacks and socks – all with the added bonus of outlet savings of up to 30% off.

Culture

5 h. ago ‘Are the neighbours’ curtains twitching? Good!’ Avril A, the 80s housewife who became a star of Manchester’s gay scene

She sang out of tune, her choreography was bizarre – and everyone who saw her loved her. As her superb music is rereleased, her family and fans recall a subcultural greatWhen Joanne Rosenthal was a kid in Manchester, gatherings of her religious Jewish family were enlivened by the presence of her uncle’s eccentric wife. “Mad eye makeup; larger than life. You’d say to her: ‘Auntie Avril, can I give you some more chicken?’ And she’d say: ‘Go on, Joanne, my punters love me with a bit of meat on.’ Hang on, what are you talking about, your punters?”There would be other “tantalising references to her career on stage” besides, but no further info. “Everyone’s sitting there at Passover or Jewish New Year and no one asks any follow-up questions!” Rosenthal continues. “It’s like everyone accepts that Auntie Avril is this subversive presence. When I told her I was getting into music, she said: ‘Quit school, join a band, get on the road, never look back – you won’t regret it.’ It was a very humd...

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5 h. ago Teenage girl suspended from school for four days after breach of 'ridiculous' uniform rule

"If I can't explain the rule to her and the teacher can't explain the rule to me, then the rule's not right."

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5 h. ago Puzzle lovers 'can't figure out' 'toughest' school riddle of all time

People have been left stumped after reading a riddle over and over again before realising that it actually does make sense, and puzzle lovers are divided over the answer

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5 h. ago UK school incident as person dies outside with 'police and ambulances' rushing to scene

A person has been confirmed to have died outside Teddington School, south west London, this morning (Tuesday) after police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene

Events

5 h. ago Teenage girl suspended from school after breaking 'ridiculous' uniform rule

Izobella Dawson, 13, was suspended from school after she refused to remove her 'invisible' earrings that were hiding her piercings

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6 h. ago Former beauty queen remanded after allegedly threatening the 'mass killing' of school staff

Patricia Wagner, 38, is alleged to have posted images on social media warning teachers and class assistants would be 'terminated' and warned 'mass killing' is coming to them.

Events

6 h. ago Educating Yorkshire headteacher breaks down in tears after student threatens to 'burn down his home'

Viewers were left horrified when the teenage student began hitting out at Mr Burton, as cameras followed him storming off school grounds in an angry rant.

Society

7 h. ago Girl, 13, suspended from school for four days after breaking 'ridiculous' uniform rule

A mother has criticised her daughter's school after the 13-year-old was suspended for refusing to follow their request to remove an accessory

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7 h. ago Penny Lancaster says hidden health battle caused 'absolute terror'

Penny Lancaster has opened up about her hidden health battle that made school 'extremely difficult' after her condition was not diagnosed until later in life

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