Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried
The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.
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Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried
The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.
Number of term-time school holiday fines hits another record high
New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year.
Parents claim mixed-messaging over mobile phones for kids
Ceredigion council said it was based on research linking excessive smartphone use to anxiety and depression.
Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.
Academy boss takes leave of absence amid strikes
More than 800 school staff have been on strike across 20 schools in the West Midlands.
'No evidence of bias' at school that delayed MP visit
The school was inspected after concerns were raised over its decision to postpone an MP's visit.
Mum says university 'failed' son who took his own life after grade error
Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.
Teacher uses 40-year-old law to withdraw from teaching religion
Javed Love is understood to be the first teacher in Northern Ireland in at least a decade to take the action.
PE teacher through to Gladiators quarter-final
Mark Billings hopes to inspire his pupils, and even beat Giant in a new challenge on the BBC show.
Singing can overcome teenage isolation, says Grammy-winner
Jacob Collier, speaking at the launch of BBC Get Singing, says music "embeds confidence" in young people.
Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests
The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
School to hold Ramadan awareness event for staff
It aims to help staff better support pupils who observe the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Woman who fled Ukraine marks 'special' graduation
Sofia Demkiv says she is "truly proud" of her achievement after what she has been through.
Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.
First students graduate from unique kidney course
The course is the only one of its kind and it is designed to provide specialised kidney care.
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
Parents criticise trust at heart of school strike
Parents are concerned about where the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership Is spending its money.
Private school to close after 106 years
The school in the Cotswolds will close this summer due to falling pupil numbers.
I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting
Nicky Perfect shares three practical tricks she learnt which will help you handle daily parenting battles.
