All news on the topic: Schools

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Family's fury as girl 'misgendered and called the wrong name at school'
Rae'An Duncan-Jones claims she was called the name “Ryan” and referred to as “he” which left her feeling “embarrassed” and saw her mocked by other students at Sir Bobby Moore Academy in Stratford, East London
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Girl with Benjamin Button-like condition which ages her quickly starts school
Isla Kilpatrick-Screaton suffers from a strand of mandibuloacral dysplasia - which causes rapid ageing of the cells and makes her look much older than her years.
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Should all primary school children have free school meals? Vote in our poll
The Mayor of London’s £130million emergency scheme is expected to save families an estimated £440 a year - as many face financial struggles amid the cost-of-living crisis
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Mystery over missing girl, 13, who vanished as schools closed for half term
Mariama Kallon was reported missing on Thursday, February 9 after she attended her senior school in Bermondsey, London, but didn't make it home to Southwark
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Voice of The Mirror: Boris Johnson doesn't care about people he deceived
He is inciting revolt against Rishi Sunak because he dreams of returning triumphant to No10. The people of the UK are pawns in Johnson’s game, pieces to be sacrificed for his insatiable ego and crazed goal
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Free school meals for all primary kids in London, says capital Mayor Sadiq Khan
The Labour politician revealed youngsters across the city will enjoy the 'lifeline' from September, with 270,000 children benefiting - saving families an estimated £440 a year
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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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Teacher dies of brain cancer she said was from school's blue water and chemicals
Maths teacher Jeana Watt believed her fast growing brain tumour had been caused by blue water and toxic chemicals at the school where she worked in Lanarkshire, Scotland
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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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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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School slammed for 'depressing' dinners that leave growing children hungry
A dad has taken to Reddit to share the measly-looking meals served up to his high school-aged children, saying there's not enough food on their plate to sustain them through the day
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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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'My partner wants to invite my son's bully for a sleepover - I feel conflicted'
The father is conflicted as his girlfriend's son wants to invite the boy to his party, despite him having bullied his other son in the past - the woman stands by her decision
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Boy, 11, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after twisting his ankle on treadmill
Jesse Brown, aged 11, died from fa lesh eating bacteria, having picked up a Strep A infection after spraining his ankle. Tributes have poured in for the youngster in Orange County, Florida
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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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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