All news on the topic: Education

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'I know free school meals are a lifeline because I depended on them'
In an article for the Mirror, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan revealed that all primary school children in the capital are to get free school meals from September saving struggling families hundreds of pounds
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Mum slams school's toilet policy after pupils suffer 'embarrassing accidents'
One parent at Woodhouse Academy in Biddulph, Staffordshire, said her son was left busting in between lessons when only children with a medical pass can use the loo
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School 'suspends boy' after finding his mom’s adult site content
Sara Blake Cheek, who lives in a million dollar ranch in Florida, had already been axed from her kids' sports matches after joining the kinky site when her business shut during lockdown
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Working class men left behind when it comes to mental health, author warns
Attitudes towards mental health are changing but author and journalist Sam Delaney explains why working class men are being left behind and in need of help opening up
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Epson College new principal vows to honour 'courageous and driven' Emma Pattison
Sir Anthony Seldon will take up the role until September 2024 with the college’s decision to elect him fully supported by Emma's family, the school said
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Teen, 18, bombarded by vile comments from older men after sharing rare diagnosis
Elsie Slaats, 18, is determined to continue raising awareness about her rare condition despite the vile comments, which were made after she bravely shared her journey on TikTok
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Six dead in mass shooting as school placed in lockdown while killer on the loose
Six people have been killed in Arkabutla in Tate County, Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bailey Martin confirmed. A male suspect is in custody, Governor Tate Reeves' office said
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Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi prays her kids avoid reality TV for 'good careers'
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi hopes her three children never do reality television as she admits wanting them to 'got to college' and get 'good careers'
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Mum 'forced to pay teacher £100 after she was late picking up child from school'
Kristin Evans got to keep the cash that came directly from the tardy parent due to the parent's late pick up policy and went home with an extra £100
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Dad in hysterics over son's 'very literal' response to homework question
A dad has taken to Reddit to share his son's answer to the homework question 'Find the difference between 8 and 6', saying he couldn't help but laugh at his understanding of it
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Mum charges £16 admission to kid's party due to school's strict invitation rule
A mum has taken to Reddit to share how she charged a $20 (£16) admission fee to the children who wanted to attend her twins' birthday party at an interactive children's museum, as she couldn't afford to pay for all her guests
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Education unions demand 'urgent' action on school buildings at risk of collapse
Fears are growing that planks could crash down and hurt teachers or students after a Kent primary school roof made from crumbling 'Aero bar' concrete collapsed in 2018
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'Nicola Sturgeon is an astute and gifted politician whether you like her or not'
'While it is not this paper's view that Scottish Independence is the right move, the First Minister's calm leadership and passion for social justice should be applauded'
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Epsom College head's family's tribute to 'welcoming' mum and 'vibrant' daughter
Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison, 45, and her seven-year-old daughter Lettie were found dead on school grounds on February 5, with their family releasing a heartbreaking tribute
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Teacher vows to pay off entire school's lunch debt so students don't go hungry
Teacher Gabe Segal, from Herndon, in Virginia, America, has vowed to clear his students' lunch debts because he doesn't want to see a single one of them go hungry as their parents worry about how they're going to cover the costs
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Police make direct appeal to girl, 13, missing for nearly a week
Mariama Kallon was last seen around East Street in Walworth, London on February 9, 2023, and police say she has been spotted twice but they do not know who she is with
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Fund to provide mental help support for girl in 'racist attack' outside school
A fund is being raised to provide mental health support to the 15-year-old girl who was beaten what police are investigating as an allegedly racially-motivated attack outside Thomas Knyvett school in Ashford, Surrey
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Truck driver dead and toxic cloud released after hazmat spill forces evacuation
The truck carrying toxic nitric acid overturned on the I-10 in Arizona, US, sending a cloud of gas into the air which could be seen five miles away
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Corrie’s Amy suffers harrowing rape as Aaron preys on her in frightening scenes
Coronation Street has confirmed the ITV soap will air harrowing scenes next month, in which Aaron has non-consensual sex with Amy in their flat
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Youth campaigner chased by racist thugs says black children are still not safe
A youth campaigner who was chased by racist thugs as a teen says ‘nothing has changed’ following the assault on a black schoolgirl in Surrey where four people were arrested including two children aged 11 and 16
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Harrowing photos of woman shows devastating effect of drugs before tragic death
Helen Stobbart quickly deteriorated in the months before her death owing to her heroin addiction, crack cocaine, and methadone with her mum convinced she would still be alive with the right help
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'I visited the cafe branded 'hooters for incels' - it's not as it seems'
Animaid is the UK's only 'maid cafe'. It received backlash over its sign of rules, but staff say their family-friendly cafe is for anime-lovers to have a safe space to hang out
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Man's nightmare as parked cars surround his home - and there's nothing he can do
Adam Shaw says motorists have been leaving their cars outside his house and have even crashed into his wall and guttering, with his calls for further restrictions ignored, he claims
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Dad takes son to get nails painted after teacher says it's 'only for girls'
Dad Christian Shearhod took his three-year-old son, Ashton, to the nail salon after his teacher told him he couldn't paint his nails because he is a boy, not a girl
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Ranvir Singh fears racism is 'on rise' after devastating attack on schoolgirl
Ranvir Singh opened up on her own heartbreaking experiences of racism on Good Morning Britain as she condemned the "racially aggravated assault" of a schoolgirl