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Government pledges £132.5m for school clubs as social media restrictions for under-16s loom
The government has announced a £132.5m funding package to expand extracurricular activities, ranging from music and sport to engineering. B…
New natural history GCSE to teach pupils how to support biodiversity
A new natural history GCSE curriculum has been proposed for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, focusing on habitats, climate change and h…
Holywell Village First School to build its first kitchen after 90 years
After operating without an onsite kitchen since 1938, Holywell Village First School has secured funding to build its own catering facilitie…
Graduates offered £20,000 to train as teachers in priority subjects in Wales
The Welsh Government is increasing financial incentives for postgraduate teacher training from £15,000 to £20,000 for the 2026/27 academic …
Kent class and teacher win Britain’s Funniest with joke about onion rings
A Year 6 class at Joy Lane Primary School in Whitstable has been named Britain’s Funniest Class with a joke about onion rings. Their teache…
Ealing primary school introduces screen-free Mondays for pupils, teachers and parents
Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London has launched monthly screen-free days where staff and students avoid all digital devices…
Ashcombe Primary School pupils receive praise from Bear Grylls for new playgrounds
Pupils at Ashcombe Primary School are enjoying two brand-new adventure playgrounds, which have been praised by Bear Grylls. The playgrounds…
Abba Voyage launches expanded education programme in east London
Original Abba members Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad joined local schoolchildren to launch a new initiative aimed at helping young …
Milton Park Primary School receives positive Ofsted report
Milton Park Primary School in Weston-super-Mare has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive culture and strong support for pupils with spe…
Smart School Councils project increases pupil participation in schools
A new initiative is helping schools move beyond traditional councils by giving every student a genuine voice in decision-making. Through a …
Pupils at Mary Elton Primary School celebrate National Numeracy Day
Children at Mary Elton Primary School enjoyed a day of interactive maths challenges to mark National Numeracy Day. From exploring Fibonacci…
Cardiff and Vale College acquires St William House for expansion
Cardiff and Vale College has purchased the large St William House office building in Cardiff city centre to support its growing student bod…