Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for ‘active’ uniforms
Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.
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I might not get uni Covid compensation – but I’m claiming it out of principle
Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.
The government is reforming the SEND system. This is what those impacted want changing
Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?
Teacher banned over indecent images of children
A professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs’ apology for his actions superficial.
Don’t make us security guards, says teacher stabbed by pupil
Liz Hopkin says teachers are not security guards and giving them handheld scanners would not help.
Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being ‘cash cows’
Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.
Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
Students report safety concerns on campus‑to‑town route
Students say the night‑time walk between campus and the town centre feels unsafe, citing poor lighting and limited CCTV.
Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.
School heads struggle to find work-life balance amid ‘exhausting’ pressures
The NAHT say the role of a school principal in Northern Ireland is “unsafe, unsustainable and professionally indefensible”.
Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned
Regulatory panel says teacher’s conduct fell “significantly short of the standards expected”.
Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities?
Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.
Free tuition under threat without revenue boost, report warns
Scotland’s more generous benefits and public policies may have to be reconsidered, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
School first to trial new music curriculum
A Bristol primary school has been learning how to create their own music using the free programme.
Banned teacher was ‘under influence of alcohol’
Emma Taylor-Erwin admitted driving to work while under the influence of alcohol in 2019.
Students bring Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
Peppa Pig hearing loss story may ‘remove stigma’
The head teacher of a school for the deaf said the episode would help children “not feel so different”.
‘Free childcare policy is a birthday lottery’
Parents say the starting date of government-funded childcare hours can “catch you by surprise”.
Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform
The school says the move is practical – but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.
Ministers want to reform SEND – but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.
Teacher ‘drunk’ at two different schools banned
A panel says Julia Leith’s actions “could potentially damage the public’s perception of a teacher”.