All news on the topic: Schools

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Labour's classroom revolution to smash 'class ceiling' holding children back
In a highly personal speech, Mr Starmer told how seeing his toolmaker dad feel 'looked down upon' and 'disrespected' because of his job had pushed him to end the academic/vocational divide
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Pupils to study art or sport to 16 and speaking skills in Labour school shake-up
Keir Starmer promised that a Labour Government would usher in major reforms to the school curriculum in a speech where he vowed to 'shatter the class ceiling' holding ordinary kids back
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Camp counselor treated for rabies after wild bobcat attack while he slept
A camp counselor was attacked by a rabid bobcat in Selden Neck State Park on Friday while he slept. Nine kids were also at the site, as were two other counselors
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School holiday terror for UK's 'invisible' kids - drug dens, abuse and grooming
The cost of living crisis and lack of support services will leave many families unable to afford childcare this summer, sparking fears that more kids will be exposed to exploitation
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Mum slams 'utterly ridiculous' school trip cost in seething letter to teachers
A parent has slammed the 'utterly ridiculous' cost of her 11-year-old son's school trip - claiming that she could take her family of six on holiday for the same price
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Girl dies after Land Rover smashes into school as kids 'were having tea party'
A Land Rover crashed into The Study Prep School in Wimbledon, London, this morning. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, the Metropolitan Police said
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Keir Starmer says UK can't afford free school meals despite 'no brainer' call
The Labour leader heard a call from Councillor Jasmine Ali, deputy leader of Southwark Council in London, describing free school meals for all primary school pupils as a "no brainer" - but he said money is a factor
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Rice went from eight-hour kickabouts with mates to Britain's priciest player
The 24-year-old is due to join Arsenal in a £105million transfer from West Ham United, but friends say he will never forget his roots, playing at his local youth club
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Mum left heartbroken after cruel teacher mocks her daughter's 'rabbit teeth'
A heartbroken mum is seeking advice after her daughter claimed that her science teacher had been 'bullying her', taking aim at her 'rabbit teeth' and 'hairy legs'
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Girl, 7, who struggled to see school board is given horror cancer diagnosis
Sarah Atif, from Harrow, North London, had problems with her eyesight and kept complaining she was tired, and her mum Uroos was growing increasingly concerned
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'Our tiny village school has just one teacher - please come and teach us'
Lerryn Church of England Primary and Nursery in Cornwall will have just one main teacher from next year, with parents left to find £40,000 or face closure
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Urgent warning as case of deadly Victorian disease detected at UK school
Health chiefs are investigating the case at a UK secondary school, with local GPs aware and those who may have had contact with the affected individual identified for screening
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Five UK theme parks cheaper than Alton Towers that will help visitors save
From Lightwater Valley to Legoland, here are five theme parks you can visit for less than the price of a ticket at Alton Towers this summer - helping you save on days out
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Mum in stitches after daughter's school photographs turn out 'very, very wrong'
The mum was left in stitches when she saw her daughter's incredible school photographs - because an innocent mistake made them look much ruder than she had intended
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Teen makes statement by arriving at prom in vampire coffin to 'rise from dead'
Abi Ricketts made her fellow classmates scream when she rocked up to her school prom in a gothic coffin and 'rose from the dead' on the red carpet, with 'funeral staff' in tow
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Woman who 'looks 50 years old' due to rare condition celebrates 18th birthday
Raizel Calago, who has just graduated high school last week, is a teenager but her skin and changing face shape makes her look much older
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Tory Education Secretary told to come clean over teachers pay proposals
Schools across England will face disruption on Wednesday and Friday as members of the National Education Union (NEU) down tools in the latest of a series of nationwide strikes
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Former Eton College master admits killing mum, 84, found in Cotswolds street
Matthew Corry, 45, enter a plea of manslaughter at Bristol Crown Court after he had previously denied murdering Beatrice Corry at the start of January this year
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Heartbreaking tributes to boy, 3, killed in blaze with dad who tried to save him
Muhammad Esmael, aged three, died in a Swansea house fire along with his dad Naemat trying to rescue him, with Whitestone Primary School calling him a "popular, well-loved little boy"
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Schoolgirl, 10, forced to miss months of school after developing a sore throat
Pearl, 10, went from being a 'happy, confident and bubbly' schoolgirl to 'terrified and screaming' overnight after a simple case of tonsillitis turned into something worse
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Katie Price shares update that son Jett hasn’t been to school for almost a year
Glamour model turned reality star Katie Price is the proud mother of five children - and has given fans new information about her youngest son and his status within the education system
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Activists sue to end legacy admission at unis after Supreme Court ruling
Lawyers for Civil Rights filed the suit Monday on behalf of Black and Latino community groups in New England, alleging that Harvard’s admissions system violates the Civil Rights Act
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Huge clothing chain launches second hand uniforms to help parents pay for kit
Customers can drop old uniforms into school uniform ‘Shwop’ boxes, and if they do this, they will then be able to get 20% off selected kids’ clothing at the retailer
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Headteacher had fling in office as 3 colleagues were assaulted in his absence
Adam Price, now 40, and the woman both stripped off to “engage in sexual activities” while together in his office at understaffed Northern House School, Wolverhampton for nearly four hours
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Mum-of-two with 800 tattoos gets banned from pub for life
Melissa Sloan has more than 800 tattoos and her face has been inked three times. But she has paid a high price for her body art, getting banned from pubs and barred from school