Mother Prosecuted Over Son's School Absence Due to Sibling Care
Sinead Hegarty faces prosecution after Ealing Council issued a school attendance order for her son Shay, who missed 8 months of school due to complex sibling care needs.
Category : Education
King's and Cranfield Merge to Form UK Super-University
King's College London and Cranfield University agree to merge by 2027, creating the UK's second largest mainstream university with 47,000 students, boosting research and competitiveness.
Labor Budget 2026 Axes CSIRO Science Research Funding
The Australian government's 2026 budget cuts funding to a key CSIRO science program, sparking concerns among researchers about the future of innovation and national research capacity.
West London Schools Open SEND Units for Autistic Pupils
Wormholt Park and Brackenbury primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham will introduce new SEND units for autistic pupils from September, each accommodating 20 students.
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Coventry: Trending 2026 Destination in England
Coventry, once overlooked, is now a trending destination for 2026. Discover its rich history, cultural revival, craft beer scene, and top attractions like the cathedral and transport museum.
Brits Buy More BYDs Than Land Rovers in UK Sales Shift
New DVLA data shows Chinese car sales in the UK tripled since 2023, with BYD outselling Land Rover and MG surpassing Mercedes for the first time.
Robert Smith, Educator and Author, Dies at 78
Robert Smith, a pioneering educator and author known for innovative teaching methods and contributions to education reform, has died at 78.
Nottingham Uni Staff Face Redundancy Risk
Thousands of University of Nottingham employees have been informed they are at risk of redundancy as the institution seeks to cut costs amid financial pressures.
AI Learns to Say 'I Don't Know' to Curb Overconfidence
Researchers have developed a method to train AI to recognize its own knowledge limits, reducing dangerous overconfidence and hallucinations by mimicking human brain development.
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Mississippi Teen, 18, One of Youngest Law Grads
James Chilimigras, 18, graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans law school, becoming one of the youngest people ever to earn a law degree.
Mouse Poo Found Under Bread at London School Kitchen
Ark Atwood Primary Academy in Westminster voluntarily closed its kitchen after inspectors found mouse droppings under fresh bread and gnawed food packets. The kitchen has since reopened.
Best Bridal Beauty Boxes for 2026 Brides
Discover the best bridal beauty boxes for 2026 brides to prep skin before the big day. From affordable edits to luxury kits, find your perfect pre-wedding skincare set.
Sats Curriculum Worries Pupils and Parents
Former teachers and parents express deep concern over Sats curriculum, calling it too advanced and stressful for children, with fears of disengagement and mental health issues.
Greg Brooks, Literacy Expert and Emeritus Professor, Dies at 81
Greg Brooks, a leading literacy expert who championed phonics and authored 'What Works for Children With Literacy Difficulties', has died at 81.
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Gillian Pascall Obituary: Education Reformer Dies at 78
Gillian Pascall, a leading figure in UK education reform and former head of Ofsted, has died at 78. She transformed school inspections and championed standards.
BCU Urged Not to Axe Black Studies MA After Controversy
Over 100 academics and activists condemn Birmingham City University's plan to close its Black studies MA, citing erasure of Black scholarship from UK higher education.
UK Ministers Urge Businesses to Boost Cyber Defences
UK ministers call on businesses to strengthen cyber defences against AI-powered attacks as the cyber sector grows to £14.7bn, with a new government-backed pledge and £90m funding.
Teaching assistant who spat in child's face jailed
Danuska Pullia, 47, was caught on CCTV hitting, pinching and spitting in pupils' faces at a Kent school. She was sentenced to four years in jail for child cruelty.
Margaret Alcorn, Scottish Education Pioneer, Dies at 78
Margaret Alcorn, who created Scotland's first national CPD coordinator role and developed 'learning rounds' for teachers, has died aged 78.
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From 5 Speech Impediments to National Award Winner
Reece Harrison overcame five speech impediments and autism with help from The King's Trust. Now a young advisor, he won a national education award.
AI Confessions Transformed My MIT Writing Workshop
A writing professor shares how students' AI use led to a powerful teaching moment, emphasizing the value of struggle in translating thought into words.
Loss of Childhood Imagination: A Teacher's View
Teacher Brendan James Murray argues that modern education and societal pressures stifle children's imagination, leading to a tragic loss of creativity and hope. He calls for a radical revaluation of imaginative dreaming.
Pensioner Poverty in Britain Worse Than France and Italy
Letters highlight widespread pensioner poverty in Britain, falling healthy life expectancy, gender pension gaps, and the need to protect retirement rights.
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Pocock Hails $3874M CSIRO Boost After Petition
Independent senator David Pocock welcomes $3.874 billion extra funding for CSIRO, following a petition signed by tens of thousands calling for increased science investment.
Beatrice Baxter Dies at 102, Chemistry Teacher and WWII Hero
Beatrice Baxter, a chemistry teacher at a special school in Ilford and a WWII lab assistant who helped develop gas masks, has died aged 102.
UK Schools Told to Remove Pupil Photos Over AI Blackmail
Experts warn UK schools to remove pupil images from websites as criminals use AI to create explicit photos for blackmail. The IWF reports a secondary school was targeted.
Julie Bishop Resigns as ANU Chancellor
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has resigned as Australian National University chancellor, as the institution faces ongoing scrutiny over governance, job cuts, and culture.
Brutal Reality of Foreign Students in UK Universities
UK universities rely on overseas fees, leading to unscrupulous recruiters and debt for students. A podcast explores the harsh reality of life as a foreign student.
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Five Killed in Fire at Mexican Fairground Concert
At least five people died after a fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, Mexico. Governor Javier May Rodríguez confirmed the deaths and launched an investigation.
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