A new Natural History GCSE in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will teach students about UK habitats, human impact on nature, and climate breakdown, with at least 20 hours of fieldwork, aiming to make the subject accessible to all despite unequal green space access.
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into a stabbing at a Manchester school where two pupils and a teacher were injured. A 14-year-old girl was arrested and released, and detectives are keeping an open mind about the motivation.
Official figures show a 11.6% rise in children with Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs) in England, reaching a record 538,500. Overall, 21% of pupils now have special educational needs, prompting calls for urgent government action amid funding and staffing challenges.
Female candidates taking China's gaokao exam are facing increasing attention online regarding the challenge of having their periods overlap with the test dates. An estimated 30% of female candidates may experience this, leading some to seek contraceptives or folk remedies to postpone their periods.
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested after a teacher and two pupils were stabbed at the Co-op Academy in Manchester, with all three in stable condition.
Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London, inspired by a year 6 pupil, introduced screen-free Mondays, banning teachers from using smartphones, laptops, monitors, and tablets. The initiative, now a monthly event, has unexpectedly engaged parents, who report increased family interaction through activities like reading, walks, and sports, reducing screen time. The school's approach has attracted interest from other schools, the UK government, and ministers, including discussions on restricting social media for under-16s.
UK Year 11 students are designing custom, personalized leavers' shirts as a memorable end to secondary school, moving beyond traditional shirt signing with creative, often branded-inspired designs shared on TikTok and Pinterest.
39 pupils (ages 2-14) and 7 teachers, including a principal, were kidnapped from schools in Oyo state, Nigeria, by armed men in military camouflage. Two days later, a teacher was beheaded, sparking national outrage. Families and communities await their return amidst heightened insecurity in the region.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
A record 86% of Hong Kong pupils secured their top three primary school choices, yet popular schools like Yaumati Catholic Primary School still saw high demand post-allocation. An early SMS notification error by the Education Bureau had minimal impact.
Parents in Northern Ireland are calling for new legislation to enhance allergy protections in schools following the tragic death of a young boy. They advocate for compulsory training for teachers and dedicated allergy policies, inspired by 'Benedict's Law' in England.
Declining birth rates in England are causing school closures, with nearly 30% of pupils in closed schools having special educational needs (SEN), compared to 20% nationally. This trend disproportionately impacts SEN students, raising concerns about future provision and support.
Eight students arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Kenya, which killed 16 pupils and injured 79, amid investigations into safety breaches and previous history of school fires.
Former UK ministers Tony Blair, Alan Milburn, and Rishi Sunak criticize the education system for failing to prepare students for life, emphasizing the need for financial literacy and practical skills.
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya, kills 16 students and injures 79, reigniting concerns over safety in boarding schools amid a history of deadly fires, often due to arson or accidents exacerbated by overcrowding and poor safety standards.
A primary school in China has drawn criticism for distributing a detailed questionnaire to pupils asking about their parents' jobs, including work environment and hours, with the stated aim of fostering gratitude.
The father of Lewis Waters, a college student who died from meningitis, has paid tribute to his "funny, sociable, kind-hearted" son. Three cases were reported in Berkshire, including two school pupils. The UK Health Security Agency is offering antibiotics to close contacts.
Lewis Waters, a teenager from The Henley College in Oxfordshire, died from meningitis. Two pupils from Reading schools are being treated for the same disease, with close contacts offered antibiotics as a precaution.
An outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in Berkshire has resulted in one death at Henley College. Cases have also been identified at Reading Blue Coat and Highdown secondary schools, with health officials providing antibiotics to close contacts.
One young person has died and two are being treated for meningitis in Reading, UK. The UKHSA reports low risk to the public, with targeted notifications to affected schools, including Henley College, where a student's death is suspected to be from meningococcal disease.
Zak Chelli, a 28-year-old UK supply teacher, achieved a major boxing upset by knocking out Cuba's David Morrell in the 10th round, despite only two weeks' notice for the fight.
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for.
Hong Kong schools have recorded net student rises for two consecutive years, with the current academic year seeing an increase of about 7,200 pupils, a surge that an industry leader has attributed to the influx of dependants of admitted talent. The Education Bureau published enrolment figures on its website on April 28. The data covers all government, aided, private, international and direct subsidy scheme schools at the time of the annual headcount exercise in September 2025. To determine the...
Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images UK schools should remove pictures of pupils’ faces from their websites and social media accounts because blackmailers are using them to create sexually explicit images, experts have said.Child safety experts and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) warn that criminals are using AI to manipulate photos of children and then demand cash not to publish them. Continue reading...
