Richard Tice's apology for Send comments sparks confusion
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
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Council pays £9,6k for failing disabled teen's support
Brent Council has paid nearly £10,000 in compensation after a Local Government Ombudsman investigation found it failed to provide a disabled teenager with vital educational therapies for over a year.
Seismic Waves to Unlock Soil Health Secrets
A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?
FCA opens 'safe space' for AI testing in finance
The FCA launches its first AI live testing scheme with NatWest and Monzo. The initiative aims to ensure safe AI deployment in UK financial markets. Read the full story.
Teacher-Led AI & Social Media Boost Learning Outcomes
New British Council research in Pakistan and Egypt shows teacher-guided AI and social media improve student learning and wellbeing. Discover the key findings and join the online event.
Underused Sutton centre transformed into SEND hub
The Sutton Life Centre has been relaunched as a vital hub for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, offering education, skills training and community space. Discover how this transformation is supporting local families.
Inspectors praise City of London SEND services
A joint Ofsted and CQC report has praised the 'positive experiences' for children with special educational needs in the Square Mile. Read the full findings.
Labour faces £6.6bn Send crisis in education overhaul
Labour confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
Best Christmas Gifts for 5-Year-Olds 2025
Discover 12 road-tested Christmas gifts for five-year-olds that boost creativity and confidence. Expert-approved toys they'll play with daily from our UK testing.
Melbourne's Pavilion School: A Last Resort Success
Discover how Melbourne's Pavilion School became an educational success story for at-risk students. Learn about this alternative state school's innovative approach to education.
LIV Golf Forces PGA Tour to Raise Prize Money
LIV Golf's format change to 72 holes marks strategic evolution rather than defeat. Discover how the disruptor forced golf's establishment to adapt and increase player earnings.
Council failed SEN boy for 8 months
A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.
Ministers face £6bn Send funding hole questions
Government faces pressure to explain how £6bn special educational needs funding gap will be covered. Education secretary insists reforms aim to help families, not save money.
State Library of Victoria Cuts 39 Jobs in Restructure
Melbourne's State Library of Victoria faces staff outrage as 39 positions face elimination in controversial restructure prioritising digital projects over traditional library services.
£20bn Send funding timebomb hits education department
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Top 30 Gift Ideas for Under-5s in the UK
Discover the ultimate gift guide for children under five, featuring toys that develop motor skills, creativity and imagination. Perfect for Christmas and birthdays.
Joan O'Hagan, pioneering maths educator, dies at 75
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the revolutionary adult mathematics educator who transformed learning through cultural context and social justice. Discover her remarkable legacy.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Autistic child left without school for 9 months
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
50 Best Australian Kids' Christmas Gifts Guide
Discover 50 brilliant Australian Christmas gift ideas for children aged 0-12. Our expert-curated guide features local products and books to spark joy this festive season.
Lambeth mum awarded £7k over son's missed therapy
A Lambeth mother receives £7,000 compensation after her son missed months of occupational therapy. Council apologises for failing to deliver legally binding EHCP provisions.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
New 50-place SEND school for North London
Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.
Winners of 2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 New Zealand architecture awards, from church conversions to homes in wild landscapes. Explore the designs shaping the future.
London engineer creates smart nail payment technology
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban develops innovative nail extensions with embedded NFC technology that could revolutionise wearable tech and payments.
Actor warns SATs are 'devastating' for SEND children
Anna Maxwell Martin and parent groups demand SATs reform, citing devastating effects on children with special educational needs. Join the call for an inclusive education system.
Free AI Vendor Risk Scoring Tool Launched by Complyance
Complyance revolutionises vendor risk management with free AI-powered scoring tool, making enterprise-level due diligence accessible to all businesses.
UK startups sold to US giants in exit crisis
Britain's thriving startup scene faces a crisis as 94% of successful exits go to American acquirers. Discover why UK founders are forced to sell abroad and how to bring back the Great British exit.
Britain's Innovation Lesson From Elon Musk
Elon Musk's philosophy of treating failure as essential iteration offers crucial lessons for UK engineering and innovation. Discover how Britain can embrace bold experimentation.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
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