A mother shares her journey of transitioning her 8-year-old daughter from mainstream school to homeschooling after anxiety caused physical symptoms, highlighting the flexibility and benefits of home education.
UK schools are implementing mindful screen strategies to improve student focus and reduce digital distractions, fostering a balanced educational environment.
A new cartoon by Stephen Collins humorously critiques the UK government's proposed ban on smartphones in schools, highlighting the debate over technology in education.
English local authorities warn that rising special educational needs costs will bankrupt eight in ten councils without government intervention. Send deficits projected to reach £14bn by 2028.
Australian social media ban for under-16s sparks global interest as UK teens discuss circumvention methods and policy effectiveness. Five teenagers share their experiences.
A government consultation on the Victims' Code reveals young people lack trust in the justice system, with many feeling unheard after crimes like domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Gill Benton, a pioneering figure in UK education, has passed away, leaving a profound impact on teaching standards and school improvement initiatives.
Olivia Dean and RAYE's recent Grammy wins highlight the remarkable success of The BRIT School in Croydon, a free performing arts comprehensive producing global stars.
Education experts call for government action on class sizes to support inclusive schools, highlighting how smaller groups enhance learning for all students.
New guidelines in NSW schools prohibiting hate speech have raised concerns among teachers and legal experts that classroom discussions about Gaza could be suppressed, despite government assurances.
London schools could lose £45m in funding over four years due to falling pupil numbers, risking staff cuts, narrowed curriculum, and reduced support for vulnerable students.
A new interactive map reveals 70 London primary schools launching free breakfast clubs in April, part of a national expansion benefiting over 300,000 children.
London secondary schools could start shutting due to a sharp decline in pupil numbers, leading to funding cuts of £45m over four years and forcing mergers or closures.
A new initiative, Gen Evolve Education, challenges the UK's Victorian-era school model by prioritising power skills like emotional intelligence and creativity alongside academics.
Dive into three engaging puzzles that reveal the fascinating mathematical traits of eleven, from football formations to palindromes and divisibility rules.
A father reflects on nurturing curiosity as his youngest child starts school, questioning how Australia's education system will recognise and cultivate his innate wonder.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists the special educational needs system overhaul is not aimed at saving money, as ministers lobby Labour MPs to avoid rebellion over proposed changes to EHCP qualifications.
As politicians debate social media bans, UK schools increasingly rely on screens for lessons, play and homework, raising concerns about children's development.
Metro readers share perspectives on whether social class is fixed at birth or can be changed through education, career, and lifestyle in contemporary Britain.
An experienced teacher argues that keeping suspended students on school premises without proper support fails to address root causes of behavioural issues in underfunded education system.
Government introduces stricter suspension guidelines in England, reserving them for serious cases while promoting internal exclusion units for non-violent behaviour.
Government introduces behaviour framework requiring supervised internal suspensions to curb learning loss and reduce phone access, with 93 support hubs across England.
A call for Britain's education system to evolve from teaching for attainment to teaching for citizenship, focusing on character development amid AI and societal challenges.
New analysis reveals over 700,000 UK graduates are unemployed and claiming welfare, with sickness claims doubling since 2019, exposing systemic failures in higher education.
French lawmakers have passed a bill prohibiting social media use for children under 15, following Australia's lead. The legislation also bans mobile phones in high schools.
Booker winner Bernardine Evaristo warns diversity is under attack as a report reveals slow uptake of authors of colour in GCSE English literature texts in England.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces that schools in England should enforce a complete ban on mobile phone use throughout the entire school day, with Ofsted set to inspect compliance.
Freelands Foundation launches a £1.5m awards scheme, offering £100,000 annually to three UK organisations for innovative visual art education projects.
Teachers at Queensland Christian schools attended a compulsory creationist conference where they were encouraged to incorporate biblical worldview material into science and humanities lessons.
Immigration raids in Minneapolis have turned schools into zones of fear, with children hiding in basements during class and experiencing panic attacks as Trump administration agents pervade the community.