Schools

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

These Hampshire schools boast excellent attendance rates

Hampshire's 12 best state secondary schools for attendance

The motion said “20mph is plenty” and lowering driver speeds means safer streets, especially around schools where children are more vulnerable

Mum whose son was killed by two cars backs new limits outside schools

Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School and participants from Years 3, 4 and 6 with their prize.

A fun run and athletic challenge for young people

The UK has been heating up this week

Can pupils be sent home if it's too hot? Temperature rules explained

Teens in relationships also reported high levels of violent or controlling behaviour

Call for action as 1 in 8 teachers report sex assaults between pupils

St Paul's Catholic Primary School has celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

21 fabulous pictures of children celebrating VE Day

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

Children will sit a total of six tests throughout the course of a week

What dates primary school pupils will sit SATs - and get their results

GCSE results day could look a little different for thousands of students this year

Big change coming to GCSE Results Day - what you need to know

These were some of the biggest school playground crazes of the 1990s

9 school playground crazes of the 1990s

The school will provide education to 900 children by 2027

New school for 900 children gets go-ahead despite huge concerns

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

One in four teachers say they experience pupil violence at least once a term

Teachers declare ‘pupil behaviour emergency’ - here's how bad it is

Schools may soon only be able to require families to buy three branded uniform items

How school uniforms rules could change for four million pupils
Bags with school logos and branded PE kits may come into the firing line 🎒
Amber Allott

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

21 things parents can do at home to help teens prepare for GCSEs

From how your child's school compares to other local schools to its SEN provision, there's plenty of info to be found online

How to find official data on your child's school - and what it means

Former teacher Lucy Kirkham says free school breakfast clubs could offer many benefits to children

3 benefits of free school breakfast clubs, as pilot launches

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

Duncan Swift, partner and business restructuring, turnaround and rescue expert at UK top ten accountancy firm Azets

Summer holiday ‘carnage’ when consequences of VAT imposition on private schools ...

Head-on collision in High Wycombe.

Video shows aftermath of head-on crash injuring mum and daughter, 6

There are quite a few different types of state-funded schools in England

Everything you need to know about the different types of state school

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

Hamble residents and schoolchildren are protesting against the quarry application

Protesting children make passionate plea as they cry save our schools

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Picture: Netflix © 2024

Netflix’s powerful drama Adolescence to be shown in schools for free
Adolescence will be made available for ‘all secondary schools’
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Absence rates varied significantly across Portsmouth's schools

Portsmouth's secondary schools ranked by attendance - why it matters

Lockdowns may have long since passed, but their impact is still being felt in UK schools

5 ways children’s education is still being impacted by the pandemic

Do these photos bring back any memories for you of 1980s school days?

15 surprising things you'll remember if you went to school in the 80s

Most of these schools, which had some of the lowest attendance rates in the country, were also extremely high performers

The 15 top state secondary schools in England for attendance named

School attendance can play a big part in a pupil's outcomes

1 in 5 pupils 'persistently' missing school - why it matters for GCSEs

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

Headteacher of new primary school seeks views on its vision and values

The Headteacher at Swanmore College has praised staff, pupils, and the fire service for their response to a minor fire in the school’s kitchen this morning.

School provides update after fire causes it to close for the day

A fire broke out at Swanmore College in New Road, Swanmore, on the morning of March 14.

Fire breaks out at school with "strong smell of smoke" in the air

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

These Hampshire sixth forms have done extremely well

The 13 top state sixth forms for A Levels in Hampshire

Lollipop man, Dennis Hogger retires after 20 years at Kingston Academy, Northern Parade, Portsmouth on Friday 7th March 2025

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Treasured lollipop man retires after over 20 years

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Inspiring young people to connect with nature and building greener schools are both on the government agenda

Three things the Government is doing to make schools 'greener'

B. Ware, author of the Words of WARNING collection

B. Ware’s bid to keep children reading for pleasure

Some groups of children get legal priority when it comes to school places, and schools also have their own criteria for handling too many applications

Which children get priority when it comes to secondary school places

The Hayling College, Hayling Island

Anonymous petition created by 'concerned parents' to review college

Take a look at some of the plans for a new three storey building to replace the existing Springfield School site.

Designs revealed for new three storey school building

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

Whiteley School

New £18m special school in Whiteley given go-ahead by government

Starting secondary school can be a scary time for children

Children's 7 biggest fears about starting secondary school

You have the right to appeal if your child isn't offered a place in your secondary school of choice

How to appeal if your child doesn't get into chosen secondary school

National secondary school offers day is coming up quick

When is secondary school offers day - and what parents need to know

St Jude's Catholic Primary School has received a 'good' Ofsted report following its recent inspection.

Primary school described as 'harmonious' and 'highly inclusive' school

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