All news on the topic: Schools

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UK facing shortage of as many as 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, figures predict
Electricians, carpenters and joiners, and plumbers and heating engineers are likely to be in shortest supply - while the Midlands will be the worst-hit region
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William and Harry's school's extreme actions to shield them from painful truth
The separation of Prince Charles and Diana was announced in December 1992 following 11 years of marriage - at the time William and Harry were aged just ten and eight
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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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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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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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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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France terrorist who stabbed teacher to death 'declared allegiance to ISIS'
A teacher was fatally stabbed in the neck and three other people injured in the attack on Friday in the northern town of Arras, which led to France stepping up its terror level
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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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Hate crimes confirmed at Jewish schools as cops hunt red paint throwing vandal
The Metropolitan Police confirmed to the Mirror that two separate events involving Jewish schools and the spattering of red paint are now being treated as hate crimes.
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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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AI chatbot new 'headteacher' at £32,000-a-year private school in UK first
Cottesmore School in West Sussex has become the first in the UK to use an AI chatbot similar to ChatGBT as a headmaster, claiming the robot is 'unbelievably well-trained' with a 'calming influence'
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School where teacher fatally stabbed in terror attack evacuated over bomb threat
A teacher died after a horror stabbing at Gambetta High School in Arras, northern France, and two other were left seriously injured - and since all schools in the nation have increased security
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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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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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Girl attacked on school trip by 'out of control XL Bully' as classmates in tears
Greater Manchester Police are searching for the suspected XL Bully and its owners after the dog reportedly attacked a young girl on a school trip to the city's Salford Quays
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Stark health warning as one in 10 kids at risk of contracting contagious disease
Parents have been urged to check their children's vaccination status over fears there might be further outbreaks of measles in the UK - as the disease is very contagious
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Teacher brutally attacked by 19-stone teen after asking him to put down Nintendo
A troubled autistic teen in Flagler County attacked their teacher after being told to stop playing their Nintendo. The victim now refuses to help them lighten their sentence
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England's new WAGs - graduates, childhood sweethearts and betrayed wives
From graduates to models and influencers, most well known Wags are childhood sweethearts of our international players