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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, from BBC News https://ift.tt/MeiHDjC via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7LcFzWt via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQyO3fR via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTycfSW via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7An9GB via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SRuMFlV via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DrYOnMV via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrTFR8w via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HE6syWc via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pUv38yI via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xJcPlif via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQHjDCp via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cx9aUfO via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/szhLwpt via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5kSwpF3 via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMVOBov via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZiRXqQY via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8kHlWs via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ku5nomU via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGPHAh4 via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5VQ8kFr via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrbwRDP via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LWsAYNG via IFTTT
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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). from BBC News https://ift.tt/WUz2l6F via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yjr0ayd via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIDwFKp via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L4umEHD via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0RmCZL via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUTWLJN via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNeiWHA via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IgkeEnL via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzb5Xfu via IFTTT
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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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcexbH6 via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ph1moTf via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/84YQ6Hc via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7UqP43y via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EniSRtM via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qBGHAFz via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yfr6Sc3 via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdYeBvn via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoOy6Fi via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLTXH9w via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KX7d4FG via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FS8JXTC via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sSuwZCF via IFTTT
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