38 h. ago Majority of teachers fear children will go hungry during school holidays, survey says

Two thirds of teachers in England are worried that children in their school will go hungry during the summer holidays, according to new research.

Society

48 h. ago Pupil numbers in schools expected to drop by nearly 400,000 over five years

It comes as primaries in parts of England have been considering closing due to falling rolls and funding pressures.

Politics

3 d. ago State schools falling behind private schools in AI ‘digital divide’ – report

Nearly a fifth of state school teachers in England do not use artificial intelligence compared to 8% of private school teachers, a survey suggests.

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. ago What is an incel? Secondary schools in England tackle ‘incel’ culture with new guidance

Police previously stated the movement is not “currently considered a terrorist ideology” but has the “ability to inspire terrible acts of violence”

Culture

5 d. ago Fathers plan legal action to get smartphones banned in England’s schools

Two fathers tell education secretary they will seek judicial review in bid for statutory ban to safeguard childrenTwo fathers plan to take legal action against the government in an attempt to get smartphones banned in schools in England.Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery wrote to the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, on Friday warning that they would seek a judicial review. They argue that current guidance, which allows headteachers to decide how smartphones are used, is unlawful and unsafe for children. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago School suspensions and exclusions in England reach record high

The rise comes amid warnings of challenging behaviour in classrooms following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Politics

1 week ago Schools ‘bridging gap in Government funding to provide free school meals’

The Government recently announced plans to expand free schools meals to 500,000 more children from next autumn.

Politics

2 w. ago Work needed to make schools inclusive for pupils with special needs – adviser

Support for children with Send is inconsistent across schools in England, the chairman of Government’s expert advisory group on inclusion has said.

Politics

2 w. ago Pupils punished for incorrect uniform due to cost pressures, charity warns

A survey found most parents believe there should be a limit on the number of branded uniform items that schools can require.

Events

3 w. ago School leaders’ unions consider encouraging members to quit as Ofsted inspectors

The Association of School and College Leaders and the National Association of Head Teachers may take the ‘unprecedented step’ over inspection reforms.

Politics

4 w. ago Pupils in England face lost learning from flooding and extreme heat, study finds

School leaders call for action on adaptation measures as DfE research warns of potential impact of climate crisisChildren in England face prolonged “lost learning” caused by extreme heat and flooding at school, according to research on the potential impact of the climate crisis on education.School leaders and teachers said the scenarios published by the Department for Education made for grim reading and urged ministers to move quickly to improve school resilience. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Starmer wishes Lionesses luck ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 tournament

The Prime Minister announced plans for new school sport partnerships as he met the England women’s team at St George’s Park.

Politics

last month England's only Welsh language school 'could close' as Welsh Government withdraws £90k funding

Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, in Ealing in London is the only Welsh language school outside of Wales

Economics