London February Half Term 2026 Dates Confirmed
Plan your February 2026 half term in London. Get the official school holiday dates and discover top family activities, from the Young V&A's Aardman exhibition to the Southbank Centre's Imagine Festival.
Category : Primary Schools
The Kids' Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Junior Brainteasers
Molly Oldfield's children's quiz challenges your knowledge with questions set by kids. Submit your own brainteaser and explore her family-friendly books and podcast.
Manchester teachers strike over pupil violence
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools begin a nine-day strike, declaring an emergency over 'almost daily' assaults by pupils. Parents express shock as union cites a 'culture of violence'.
Manchester primary school teachers strike over pupil violence
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools are on strike, claiming assaults by pupils have become 'almost daily'. Read the full story on the safety crisis in education.
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Spock's Logic Puzzle: The Cookie Jar Solution Explained
Discover the surprising solution to a logic puzzle celebrating World Logic Day. Find out how rational players Andy, Bea, and Celine end up with 4, 6, and 0 cookies. A fascinating exercise in game theory.
Why teachers say 'six-seven' craze is healthy for pupils
Educators argue that harmless trends like the 'six-seven' phrase are crucial for social development and classroom connection. Discover why shared silliness fosters learning, not idiocy.
Kids' Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Children's Questions
Molly Oldfield's 'Everything Under the Sun' podcast inspires a fun family quiz. Test your wits with questions set by kids and learn how to submit your own brainteasers.
Teacher: 'Six-Seven' trend is an embrace of idiocy
A Reading primary school teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' phrase fosters mindlessness, not hope, and warns against blindly following social media trends. Read his full critique.
UK schools modernise nativity plays with mixed-faith shows
A growing number of UK schools are replacing traditional nativity plays with inclusive, mixed-faith festive performances. Discover how educators are reflecting 21st-century Britain's diversity.
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East London primary school to close due to falling pupil numbers
Calverton Primary School in Newham will close next year after a council vote. The decision follows a £1.1m budget deficit driven by declining pupil rolls, sparking parent protests.
Obituary: Poet and educator Patricia Robson dies aged 83
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
London primary school gets zero food safety rating
A South London primary school has been given a food hygiene rating of zero. Inspectors found major improvements were needed, but the school says the issue was isolated and has been fixed.
Bradford charity links diverse schools to build empathy
The Linking Network charity connects children from different backgrounds in Bradford, fostering lifelong understanding. See how their work, born from the 2001 riots, is creating hope.
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.
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Scottish school cancels play after racist abuse
Cauldeen primary school in Inverness cancels Christmas performance featuring Syrian refugees after receiving racist and abusive messages. Police investigating threats.
Inverness Christmas show cancelled after racist abuse
Cauldeen Primary School in Inverness cancels its festive musical following a torrent of racist and abusive online messages. Police are investigating the incident.
Greg McCarthy, Historical Educator, Dies Aged 47
Greg McCarthy, who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive character performances, has died aged 47. Discover his remarkable legacy.
London school uses courses to tackle pupil absence
A North London primary school is tackling persistent pupil absence by offering parents awareness courses instead of fines. Discover how this empathetic approach is improving attendance.
Aberdeen Santa remarks probe concludes
An investigation into complaints an Aberdeen primary teacher told pupils Santa wasn't real has concluded. Council confirms staff received guidance on sensitive discussions.
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