3 h. ago Keir Starmer speaks out after schoolgirl, 12, sent home over Union Jack dress

Sir Keir Starmer has responded after Courtney Wright, 12, was told her outfit intended to celebrate Britishness was 'unacceptable' for her school's culture day

Culture

18 h. ago Schoolgirl 'kept in isolation' for wearing Union Flag dress sparks response from PM

Courtney Wright, 12, wore a Spice Girls-esque dress to show her pride in being British - but was told the dress was "unacceptable" by the school and was put in isolation

Culture

19 h. ago Schools told to make sex education ‘stage appropriate’ as age limit plans axed

Primary school teachers can decide to discuss the sharing of naked images or online sexual content if it is affecting their pupils, guidance says.

Politics

40 h. ago Labour scraps Tory plan to put age restriction on sex education in primary schools that would have stopped under

In an exclusive interview with the Mail, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted children would still learn about reproduction and sexual health at secondary school.

Politics

49 h. ago No, age isn’t just a number – and the sooner we realise that, the happier we will be

It’s tempting to want to stay young for ever. But each new life stage brings gains as well as lossesSitting in a cafe recently, I saw a poster advertising a barista training course for young people interested in a career in hot beverages. Things in the NHS being what they are, I enjoyed losing myself in a fantasy future spent standing behind a sleek, shiny machine, having witty exchanges with customers and colleagues as I skilfully poured smooth, foaming milk into silky dark espresso, tipping and turning each cup to create my own unique artworks on the coffee surface.That was until I read the small print, which included the rather brutal definition of “young people” as aged 18 to 24. I realised, with an internal gasp, that my limited ability to pour liquid without spilling it was not the only obstacle to this career choice. There was a core personal reality here from which I had become totally untethered: the passing of time. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Schoolboy Harvey Willgoose told friend 'If he tries anything I'll smash him all over'

The 15-year-old died after he was stabbed by another boy at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on February 3.

Politics

5 d. ago Schoolboy who stabbed Harvey Willgoose to death told headteacher 'I'm not right in the head', court hears

A 15-year-old boy appeared in court accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, on February 3.

Events

6 d. ago EastEnders star 'who will be sadly missed' dies as tributes pour in for 'true gentleman'

EastEnders star Frank Barrie, best known for his role in the BBC soap as Edward Bishop and his work on the stage, has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed

Events

6 d. ago The Doobie Brothers Glasgow Hydro set times, support, drinks prices, tickets, setlist

There will be the rare chance to see an iconic rock group in Glasgow this week.

Politics

6 d. ago Tragic schoolboy said 'I didn't come to school to fight' minutes before he was stabbed to death by fellow pupil on their lunch break, court hears

Harvey Willgoose, 15, was knifed in the heart during the school lunchbreak by a 15-year-old boy, who then told teachers: 'You know I can't control it.'

Events

6 d. ago Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner says HBO series was her ‘sex education’

The actor first played Sansa Stark in the hit show when she was 14

Culture

6 d. ago Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner says the fantasy show was her ‘sex education’

The actor played Sansa Stark in the hit HBO series

Sport

7 d. ago Government told to fully fund teacher pay rise to prevent school provision cuts

Four education unions have made a ‘united’ call to ministers to provide additional investment to schools for increased staff salaries.

Politics

7 d. ago Parents fined for taking kids out of school for holiday told to pay more after losing fight

The pair went to Spain with their four kids for a cheaper break during term time.

Politics

7 d. ago Sophie Turner jokes she got her sex education as a teen from the 'crazy' scenes on Game Of Thrones and reveals she's NEVER watched it back

The actress, 29, first auditioned for the role of Sansa Stark at the age of 12 and began filming aged 14, with the show's eighth season finishing when she was 23.

Politics

7 d. ago Catfish and the Bottlemen Glasgow Green set times, support, tickets, age restrictions, setlist

There’s a huge outdoor gig in Glasgow this week.

Politics

1 week ago Simone Ashley confirms Bridgerton return after being cut out of F1 movie

Sex Education star Simone Ashley will return to screens in the fourth season of Bridgerton, and the actress has opened up about filming intimate scenes for the hit Netflix show

Politics

1 week ago Billie Eilish Glasgow Hydro set times, support, drinks prices, tickets, setlist

One of the biggest pop stars on the planet is in Scotland this month.

Economics

1 week ago Harvey Willgoose's best friend told police after schoolboy's death that his killer, 15, was 'always carrying a weapon'

Harvey Willgoose, 15, suffered fatal injuries when another pupil stabbed him on their lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

Events

1 week ago Alanis Morissette Glasgow Hydro set times, support, drinks prices, tickets, setlist

One of the biggest singers of the 1990s is in Scotland this week.

Politics