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'I was pulled from school at 11 and written off – but now I study at Cambridge'
At the age of 11, George Baldock's mental health got so bad that he was pulled out of secondary school and sent to a Pupil Referral Unit. But thanks to one inspirational teacher, he discovered a new love for education - and got enough qualifications to study at Cambridge University
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'I'm a UK student in the US - the educational system couldn't be more different'
A British student studying in the United States has started a transatlantic debate over the differences between British and American universities - including how much they cost per year
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Teacher couple caught on 'illicit prostitution website' by undercover cop
Ezra Fry, 22, and David Acevedo, 25 were cited for prostitution following an undercover police operation, with the pair claiming they do it for extra cash 'or they will starve'
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Children as young as eight worry about money as cost-of-living crisis bites
A study for the Centre for Financial Capability has uncovered how children are gripped by financial anxieties amid the economic turmoil of high inflation and low growth
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Former FBI special agent outlines seven things she would never let her child do
Tracy Schandler Walder, from Texas, previously worked for the CIA and FBI and has now shared seven things she would never let her eight-year-old daughter do due to her past experiences
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Man puts stranger in chokehold after getting into fight on subway
A fight on a Manhattan subway car that escalated into a full-fledged brawl has been compared to a video of Jordan Neely, a homeless man, who was put in a fatal chokehold by Daniel Penny on the F train
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Three-word supermarket code will get you free food for your kids this half term
Parents who are struggling are encouraged to simply 'Ask for Ellen' in Morrisons Cafés - and it will entitle you to a delicious treat during the October half-term
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Foodbanks set for worst winter as parcels to be given out 'every eight seconds'
The Trussell Trust expects to hand out more than a million aid packages to hungry people over the three months from December to February as the cost-of-living crisis bites
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Students furious after school bans them from sporting beards or facial hair
Colchester Royal Grammar School in Essex forbids most of its students from growing facial hair, but an upset student said it has only recently started to be enforced
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Parent baffled by daughter's homework - as they disagree with teacher
Parents have been left baffled by this tricky maths homework question leaving people scratching their heads - with many claiming the teacher and the question are both wrong
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Doctor fled Taliban with mum's scarf and few belongings to find safety in UK
Elham Barakzai escaped Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. She thanks the people who helped her to adapt to life in a strange new country and wants to help others by working as a GP
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Top skills kids gain from school trips - like confidence and independence
Nearly half of parents feel outdoor learning can help develop resilience - and 53% don't want their child's development to suffer from missing out on such opportunities
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Woman blasted for withholding 'wife privileges' while waiting for proposal
The woman explained that she gave her boyfriend an ultimatum and withheld 'wife duties' after he refused to propose by the date she wanted - but it hasn't gone exactly to plan
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Trans girl flees 'militant' mum who launched crusade to punish queer teacher
The 14-year-old trans girl, named only as Ren had been forced to live two lives, hiding who she really was at home where she lived with her mother, before eventually skipping school to take. Greyhound bus 300 miles away from home
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School strikes to continue in Scotland after union rejects pay offer
Unison members have voted to reject a pay offer from Cosla for school support staff in Scotland, with further strikes to take place
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Mum of four could be forced to pay £16,637 to stay in UK
Favour, 40, says she is struggling to afford basic essentials yet may need to pay a huge amount to stay in the UK with her four children after arriving in the country as a student
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Neighbours fed up of living next door to school 'like Blackpool Illuminations'
Councillor Michael Taylor, who represents the Trafford's Hale Barns area, spoke out after being contacted by families about the 'noise and swearing' and parking chaos around St Ambrose College
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School reports 'tour guide' for slapping pupil on trip as video goes viral
A pupil from Harris Girls' Academy Bromley in Beckenham, Kent, was allegedly slapped in the face by a tour guide during a trip to Iceland. A video of the incident has gone viral
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Majority of schools see rise in inequality among kids amid cost of living crisis
Teachers in 67% of the schools polled warned that children’s learning had been impacted as kids arrived in class tired, hungry and unable to concentrate on their studies
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Dangers to 'gut health' from antibiotics found with medics working on solutions
Experts at Imperial College London found that antibiotics can kill 'good' bacteria in the stomach which frees up more nutrients for antibiotic-resistant bacteria to thrive upon
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Ten white lies you should tell your children - from TV curfew to bad cakes
Psychologist Dr Alison McClymont has revealed ten life hacks which are also white lies - she believes they will boost confidence, improve skills and make children healthier
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Stunning town named one of the best for commuters - but very few can live there
Haslemere also fares well in in the survey but best commuter town in England went to Slough - made famous by hopeless boss David Brent in comedy classic The Office
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'Fiancé asked for prenup so I sent him itemised bill of everything he owes me'
A bride-to-be has sparked an important debate about whether or not it's OK to get a prenuptial agreement, with many suggesting it's a huge red flag and that she shouldn't go through with the wedding
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Inside ’inadequate' UK school where ‘racist language and swearing is unpunished’
The 'chaotic' school, where pupils show little respect to one another, has been rated inadequate in every department as Ofsted inspectors explained how pupils are not safe while at Lea Hall Academy
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Natalee Holloway murder suspect to plead guilty in extortion case
Natalee Holloway vanished 18 years ago and the federal case has accused Joran van der Sloot of attempting to extort cash from her mum. Court records show he has indicated he will plead guilty in the case
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