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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JW3hyNw via IFTTT

Head serves school dinners amid 'catering failings'

Malmesbury School's Christmas dinner was under threat due to staffing issues, according to its head. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xyzqW0 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jQW5USd via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jfGwLgi via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eX8zrCd via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aprcD80 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NL3YfjD via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJ8sc0Y via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVKTYHh via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Bkadz0 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OgPR3Mt via IFTTT

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3GchwKV via IFTTT

Strict school 'harmful' to some pupils, review says

Review finds Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy's policies are "harmful" to some vulnerable pupils. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uSmCV6y via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NKuhsG via IFTTT

What is an apprenticeship and how much is the pay?

Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQLHXnU via IFTTT

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LFZUKa via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7jT0JQD via IFTTT

Former school could become campus for Send pupils

The council says repurposing an old school will "create urgently needed places locally". from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYNgyEu via IFTTT

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'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vpRkSE via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wP9C1Jx via IFTTT