Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

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Deaf pupil, 9, angry at lack of school interpreter

Maisie has missed several weeks of school as Shropshire Council has not found her a new interpreter.

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What is an apprenticeship and how much are wages going up by?

Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.

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VAT change is existential threat to private schools - headteacher

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to outline the plans in her budget on Wednesday.

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'She's my world and my heart' - an adoption journey

Mum Rachel shares her experience of adopting her daughter at a time when adoption rates are falling.

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When is the deadline to apply for secondary school?

The deadline is approaching for parents to apply for their preferred secondary school for their child.

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'I massively regret using AI to cheat at uni'

Hannah says she is lucky she wasn't thrown out of university after being caught using AI.

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Parents lose hope as report says Send system broken

The special educational needs system is financially unsustainable, the National Audit Office warns.

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Boy was 'restrained unnecessarily' at special school

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

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Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

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'A day off as a teacher is vital for my wellbeing'

Bosses say introducing a day off each fortnight is helping to motivate and attract new staff.

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Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children

A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.

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'Adopting was the best decision I ever made'

A woman from Norfolk says it is a "no-brainer" for families to think about adoption.

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Primary schools urged to teach kids about misogyny

Sadiq Khan launches teaching tool to educate primary school children about healthy relationships.

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Teacher who sent indecent images to 'boy' banned

He asked for photos of the "boy" performing sexual acts, a Teaching Regulation Agency report says.

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'The lights go out when it rains' - hundreds of schools waiting on builders

Just 62 of 513 schools selected for rebuilds in England have construction contracts, the BBC has found.

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'I quit uni to climb mountains, and made history'

Adriana Brownlee said she quit university to pursue mountaineering and is now a record-breaker.

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Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses

Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.

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Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

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Child safety fears as 'repaired' ceiling falls at neglected school

The 150-year-old school has faced issues with black mould, mushrooms and water ingress from the roof.

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From no school at 16 to a place at university

Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.

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'The lights go out when it rains' - hundreds of schools waiting on builders

Just 62 of 513 schools selected for rebuilds in England have construction contracts, the BBC has found.

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From no school at 16 to a place at university

Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.

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Tom Grennan's surprise visit to secondary pupils

The pop star's visit follows his recent diagnosis with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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When will VAT get added to private school fees?

Labour says removing the current tax exemption will help to fund 6,500 new teachers in England.

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'I'm a Traveller and too anxious to go to school'

Traveller families say their children are often bullied when they attend mainstream schools.

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Parents back campaign to delay smartphone access

One headteacher says she is looking at only allowing "simple" phones at her school.

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AI could save teachers 'hours' of marking time

A pilot scheme will see every school in Liverpool offered the chance to use a pioneering platform.

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Some primary school pupils left with no hot dinners

The Education Authority is not saying exactly how many schools are affected.

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Oxford University keeps global top spot

University of Oxford keeps record-breaking spot as best in the world for the ninth year.

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School's period policy deemed a 'slap in the face'

Charities and campaigners react to a school's stance on absences due to period pain.

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Paedophile head may have abused over four decades

Neil Foden may have offended for more than 40 years with four times as many victims as first thought.

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Period-pain proof required for school sick days

The school says it is also not accepting explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill".

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Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school

An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.

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Private schools say early signs of pupils leaving

The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.

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'You're sending them into the lion's den'

Parents say children have been shouted at in class for movements and sounds they cannot control.

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Lack of emphasis on teaching water safety - head

Head teacher Gary Gentle says children are "not taught enough" about self-safe rescue.

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Sex charge tutor case reveals ‘massive' safeguarding hole

A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.

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Campaigners devastated as sign language GCSE scrapped

The qualification was due to be introduced in September 2026 but was delayed until 2027.

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Fifteen schools need urgent repairs after inspection

Schools with ceilings identified as being at risk of collapsing are being fixed immediately.

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Funding fears over increasing Welsh in schools

Teaching unions worry about plans to increase the number of pupils learning Welsh at school.

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'Head teacher said he imagined me in a bikini'

Five staff members say a head teacher made sexually inappropriate comments towards them.

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Teen stabbed two teachers and pupil, court hears

The 14-year-old told staff members and a student she was going to kill them, the court heard.

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The town pushing to delay smartphones for children

William Ransom Primary School is inviting all the towns schools to join their smartphone pledge.

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The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?

How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.

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