All news on the topic: Schools

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One in five parents send kids to school breakfast clubs due to cost of living
A whopping 85% say their children like going to breakfast clubs - as it is warmer at school than at home, and the food on offer is better
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Nurses strikes next week called off as Tory ministers finally agree to pay talks
A joint statement from the RCN and the Department of Health says: 'The Government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed to enter a process of intensive talks'
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'Humiliated' black teacher accused of 'playing race card' wins £70,000 payout
Betty Knight had her lesson monitored after she was accused of not doing enough to promote diversity but argued she was subjected to an ‘intimidating, hostile and offensive’ working environment
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Free meals in all primary schools 'benefits education, health and life chances'
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ensure all primary pupils in England get a proper hot meal, as an estimated 800,000 children living in poverty miss out due to eligibility rules
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'Labour must make a pledge to provide free school meals for all children'
We know uncaring Tories won’t do anything, but why isn’t Labour promising to make universal free school meals a ­manifesto commitment to clinch a General Election and give Britain a fresh start?
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University lecturer sacked for asking inappropriate incest essay question
Students were said to be in an uproar when they were asked to write an essay about what they thought about incest. The university, based in Pakistan, sacked the lecturer after the question was deemed against curriculum laws
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Mum famous on Instagram for kids lunchboxes shares healthy budget recipes
Rachel Stirling, known online as The Lunchbox Mama, has teamed up with Aldi to cook up five lunchtime recipes for kids - all for under a fiver
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London free school meals to make 'irrefutable' case for change says ex-food tsar
Henry Dimbleby, who authored the National Food Strategy for Boris Johnson, said the game-changing decision by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to offer free school meals to all primary pupils in the capital would prove the benefit of the scheme
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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