Biggest school in Highlands to become a 'no-phone zone'

Inverness Royal Academy said in a message to pupils and parents the new rule would start in February.

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Head serves school dinners amid 'catering failings'

Malmesbury School's Christmas dinner was under threat due to staffing issues, according to its head.

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Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say

New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

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Ho ho no! Four ways to stop kids' Christmas meltdowns

Four ways to keep the magic without the meltdowns and create stress-free festive fun for children.

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Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys

The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.

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Essay cheating at universities an 'open secret'

An essay mill owner says he's made millions, while an ex-lecturer says he quit due to rife cheating.

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Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands

The UK had ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.

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How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

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AI has entered the classroom - but is it the solution for overworked teachers?

From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?

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Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils

The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

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Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation

The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

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Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

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Strict school 'harmful' to some pupils, review says

Review finds Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy's policies are "harmful" to some vulnerable pupils.

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'School punished my child because I missed her parents' evening'

Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation's two schools are too strict with pupils.

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What is an apprenticeship and how much is the pay?

Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

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How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society

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We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

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Former school could become campus for Send pupils

The council says repurposing an old school will "create urgently needed places locally".

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Cost of unregistered children's care homes a 'national scandal' - Ofsted

The Children's Homes Association says there is no clear national plan and government must 'fix the system'.

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'Predatory' head teacher struck off after exposing himself in school

James 'Jamie' Richards left several staff traumatised and was described as "predatory" by a panel.

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