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The Croydon primary school where students are kind, respectful, and ambitious'

John Wood School and Nursery maintains its 'good' status by fostering an environment of kindness, respect, and academic ambition among pupils.

The primary school rewarding pupils with watches for mastering time-telling

Pupils at Rush Green Primary are rewarded with watches for learning to tell time, promoting timekeeping skills amidst technological distractions.
from www.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

School that 'creates a love of learning at all ages' keeps top Ofsted rating

Kentish Town CofE Primary School maintains its outstanding Ofsted rating, showcasing high academic ambitions and support for all pupils, including those with special needs.
from www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The Orpington school where 'highly motivated' kids build 'exceptional character'

Crofton Junior School received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, recognized for exceptional educational standards and a strong sense of community among pupils and staff.

The 300-year-old primary school where pupils are 'active citizens in their community'

Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School received a 'good' rating from Ofsted, marking a distinguished achievement during its 300th anniversary celebration.

The Bromley school where pupils are 'mature' and learn beyond national expectations

La Fontaine Academy in Bromley was rated outstanding by Ofsted for its supportive environment and exceptional educational practices, exceeding national curriculum expectations.
from www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The Croydon primary school where students are kind, respectful, and ambitious'

John Wood School and Nursery maintains its 'good' status by fostering an environment of kindness, respect, and academic ambition among pupils.

The primary school rewarding pupils with watches for mastering time-telling

Pupils at Rush Green Primary are rewarded with watches for learning to tell time, promoting timekeeping skills amidst technological distractions.

School that 'creates a love of learning at all ages' keeps top Ofsted rating

Kentish Town CofE Primary School maintains its outstanding Ofsted rating, showcasing high academic ambitions and support for all pupils, including those with special needs.

The Orpington school where 'highly motivated' kids build 'exceptional character'

Crofton Junior School received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, recognized for exceptional educational standards and a strong sense of community among pupils and staff.

The 300-year-old primary school where pupils are 'active citizens in their community'

Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School received a 'good' rating from Ofsted, marking a distinguished achievement during its 300th anniversary celebration.

The Bromley school where pupils are 'mature' and learn beyond national expectations

La Fontaine Academy in Bromley was rated outstanding by Ofsted for its supportive environment and exceptional educational practices, exceeding national curriculum expectations.
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Bromley primary school statement after two men seen with knives' in stabbing

Primary school in Bromley issues statement after nearby stabbing incident.

Woman dies outside primary school as psychologists called to support pupils

Psychologists are providing support at a primary school following the death of a visitor.

School uniform policies linked to students getting less exercise, study finds

School uniforms may affect physical activity levels, especially for primary school girls.
Younger children in countries with mandatory school uniforms have wider activity gaps between genders.
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New data reveals best and lowest performing primary schools in Havering

The school performance data for the academic year includes progress scores and the percentage of primary school students meeting expected standards.
The DfE has issued a disclaimer urging caution when interpreting the data due to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.

New data reveals best and lowest performing primary schools in Havering

The school performance data for the academic year includes progress scores and the percentage of primary school students meeting expected standards.
The DfE has issued a disclaimer urging caution when interpreting the data due to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.

New data reveals best and lowest performing primary schools in Havering

The school performance data for the academic year includes progress scores and the percentage of primary school students meeting expected standards.
The DfE has issued a disclaimer urging caution when interpreting the data due to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.

New data reveals best and lowest performing primary schools in Havering

The school performance data for the academic year includes progress scores and the percentage of primary school students meeting expected standards.
The DfE has issued a disclaimer urging caution when interpreting the data due to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.
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New data reveals best and lowest performing primary schools in Havering

The school performance data for the academic year includes progress scores and the percentage of primary school students meeting expected standards.
The DfE has issued a disclaimer urging caution when interpreting the data due to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.

Labour plans thousands of nursery places in English primary schools

Labour is considering creating thousands of nursery places inside existing primary schools in England
Labour is focusing on helping to create spaces in areas lacking them
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Little helpers from London primary school put up this year's Christmas lights in Soho

Pupils from Soho Parish Primary School have designed the Christmas lights in Soho, London.
The students researched the architecture and heritage of the area and were inspired by a visit to the Andy Warhol exhibit.

Little helpers from London primary school put up this year's Christmas lights in Soho

Pupils from Soho Parish Primary School have designed the Christmas lights in Soho, London.
The students researched the architecture and heritage of the area and were inspired by a visit to the Andy Warhol exhibit.

Little helpers from London primary school put up this year's Christmas lights in Soho

Pupils from Soho Parish Primary School have designed the Christmas lights in Soho, London.
The students researched the architecture and heritage of the area and were inspired by a visit to the Andy Warhol exhibit.

Little helpers from London primary school put up this year's Christmas lights in Soho

Pupils from Soho Parish Primary School have designed the Christmas lights in Soho, London.
The students researched the architecture and heritage of the area and were inspired by a visit to the Andy Warhol exhibit.
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Little helpers from London primary school put up this year's Christmas lights in Soho

Pupils from Soho Parish Primary School have designed the Christmas lights in Soho, London.
The students researched the architecture and heritage of the area and were inspired by a visit to the Andy Warhol exhibit.

Planned new primary school would serve Romford developments if they go ahead

A proposed new primary school in Romford has been given outline permission by Havering Council's strategic planning committee.
The school will be located partly on the site of The Seedbed Centre and the Homebase car park.
The construction of the school is dependent on two housing developments in the area moving forward.
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Schools face closure or merger as pupil numbers plummet

Islington Council is proposing to close The Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Primary School due to low pupil numbers and falling birth rates in the borough.
Montem Primary School and Duncombe Primary School may merge in order to address falling pupil numbers.
Parents have until December 12th to respond to the council's proposal, with a final decision expected in March.
from www.theguardian.com
11 months ago

The tiny school in Cornwall that fundraised to hire a second teacher

Residents of Lerryn, Cornwall, raised over £30,000 to hire a second teacher and keep the local primary school open.
The school, which currently has 17 pupils, was facing the prospect of scaling down to one class due to lack of funding.
Villages across the country are losing primary schools due to insufficient funding to support small schools with few children.
from www.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Lawrie Rose obituary

Lawrie Rose was a beloved primary school headteacher in Kent and a strong advocate for young children's mental health.
Under his leadership, Sherwin Knight school became the first in the county to work with the national charity Place2Be.
Lawrie Rose was known for his non-competitive sports days, secular harvest festivals, and Christmas pantos at his school.

Schools face closure or merger as pupil numbers plummet

Islington Council is proposing to close The Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Primary School due to low pupil numbers and falling birth rates in the borough.
Montem Primary School and Duncombe Primary School may merge in order to address falling pupil numbers.
Parents have until December 12th to respond to the council's proposal, with a final decision expected in March.

The tiny school in Cornwall that fundraised to hire a second teacher

Residents of Lerryn, Cornwall, raised over £30,000 to hire a second teacher and keep the local primary school open.
The school, which currently has 17 pupils, was facing the prospect of scaling down to one class due to lack of funding.
Villages across the country are losing primary schools due to insufficient funding to support small schools with few children.

Lawrie Rose obituary

Lawrie Rose was a beloved primary school headteacher in Kent and a strong advocate for young children's mental health.
Under his leadership, Sherwin Knight school became the first in the county to work with the national charity Place2Be.
Lawrie Rose was known for his non-competitive sports days, secular harvest festivals, and Christmas pantos at his school.
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Serbian school shooter 'had list of pupils to target'

The shooter, identified as Kosta Kecmanovic, drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of children he planned to "liquidate", according to senior police official Veselin Milic.The incident at Vladislav Ribnikar school in central Belgrade left six other pupils and one teacher with injuries.

Eight children are dead and a student is in custody after a school shooting in Serbia

A parent escorts her child following a shooting at a school in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday.Oliver Bunic/AFP via Getty Images A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight students and a school security guard, according to police.Authorities say they received a call about the shooting at school around 8:40 a.m.

Teenage shooter kills 8 children, guard at school in Serbia

By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC | Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) A teenager opened fire at his school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard before being arrested in the school yard, police said.Six other children and a teacher were hospitalized.A father of a student at the school in central Belgrade said the shooter entered his daughter's classroom, firing at her teacher and then her classmates as they ducked under their desks.

Alibaba to break up business into six units, seek IPOs

Alibaba Group plans to split its business into six main units covering e-commerce to cloud in the biggest restructuring of its 24-year history.Five of the business units will explore fundraising or initial public offerings, the company said Tuesday.The six units are Cloud Intelligence Group, Taobao Tmall Commerce Group, Local Services Group, Cainiao Smart Logistics Group, Global Digital Commerce Group and Digital Media and Entertainment Group, it said in a statement.

Serbian school shooter 'had list of pupils to target'

The shooter, identified as Kosta Kecmanovic, drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of children he planned to "liquidate", according to senior police official Veselin Milic.The incident at Vladislav Ribnikar school in central Belgrade left six other pupils and one teacher with injuries.

Eight children are dead and a student is in custody after a school shooting in Serbia

A parent escorts her child following a shooting at a school in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday.Oliver Bunic/AFP via Getty Images A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight students and a school security guard, according to police.Authorities say they received a call about the shooting at school around 8:40 a.m.

Teenage shooter kills 8 children, guard at school in Serbia

By JOVANA GEC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC | Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) A teenager opened fire at his school in Serbia's capital Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard before being arrested in the school yard, police said.Six other children and a teacher were hospitalized.A father of a student at the school in central Belgrade said the shooter entered his daughter's classroom, firing at her teacher and then her classmates as they ducked under their desks.

Alibaba to break up business into six units, seek IPOs

Alibaba Group plans to split its business into six main units covering e-commerce to cloud in the biggest restructuring of its 24-year history.Five of the business units will explore fundraising or initial public offerings, the company said Tuesday.The six units are Cloud Intelligence Group, Taobao Tmall Commerce Group, Local Services Group, Cainiao Smart Logistics Group, Global Digital Commerce Group and Digital Media and Entertainment Group, it said in a statement.
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A complete surprise': Bear scares principal by jumping out of bin at US school

The principal at a primary school in West Virginia was given a shock when a bear leapt out of the bin he was unlocking.James Marsh, 58, head of Zela Elementary School, ran for his life when a sizeable bear emerged from the bin he was standing by at around 7.15am on Monday.Mr Marsh can be seen in the video unlocking the bin before a bear pokes its head out from under the lid, with the principal running one way while the bear leaps out and scarpers in the opposite direction.
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Cost of eating' crisis: price of school lunches up by a third in parts of England

The price of school lunches has increased by more than a third in parts of England, increasing the pressure on school finances and family budgets during the cost of living crisis, according to figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats.Families with two children can be facing a bill for more than 1,000 a year for school lunches, a rise of more than 200 since 2019, because of inflation and rising energy and staff costs, according to the party's estimates.

Inequality starts before birth so child benefits should too | Mary Reader

By the time children start school in the UK, those from low-income backgrounds are already an average of four months behind their peers in terms of educational development.The gap only widens from there.By the end of primary school, it's nine months.By the time they take their GCSEs, 18 months.Inequality grows exponentially throughout childhood, gaining momentum with every year a child gets older.

It broke the link': how the pandemic disrupted children's relationship with school

Anne's daughter is just nine, but feels constantly overwhelmed by school.Like many children, she found the pandemic very difficult, her mother explains.She would stop talking for periods of time we'd find her curled up and feeling low.I don't think she's ever really recovered from that.The nine-year-old struggled with returning to her primary school, and Anne has become increasingly concerned about her daughter's mental health.

Council asks residents to have say on school places plan

Demand for alternative provision places in Havering is set to rise, the council says (Image: PA) Havering Council wants teachers and parents to give their views on its plans for ensuring "quality" school places for the borough's children.The authority's draft children and young people education place planning plan 2023 opened for public consultation today (March 20).

Martin Lewis gives date to have children to access free childcare

Prospective parents hoping for free childcare up to primary school must hold off for more than a year to get the full benefits of the new system announced in the chancellor's Budget speech, Martin Lewis said.Jeremy Hunt yesterday revealed the government would pay nurseries to provide up to 30 hours of childcare for children aged nine months up to their third birthday closing a gap that has forced parents to stump up hundreds of pounds a week.

Don't give birth until December 2024 if you want free childcare, says Martin Lewis

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Prospective parents hoping for free childcare up to primary school must hold off for more than a year to get the full benefits of the new system announced in the chancellor's Budget speech, Martin Lewis said.

Cost of eating' crisis: price of school lunches up by a third in parts of England

The price of school lunches has increased by more than a third in parts of England, increasing the pressure on school finances and family budgets during the cost of living crisis, according to figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats.Families with two children can be facing a bill for more than 1,000 a year for school lunches, a rise of more than 200 since 2019, because of inflation and rising energy and staff costs, according to the party's estimates.

Inequality starts before birth so child benefits should too | Mary Reader

By the time children start school in the UK, those from low-income backgrounds are already an average of four months behind their peers in terms of educational development.The gap only widens from there.By the end of primary school, it's nine months.By the time they take their GCSEs, 18 months.Inequality grows exponentially throughout childhood, gaining momentum with every year a child gets older.

It broke the link': how the pandemic disrupted children's relationship with school

Anne's daughter is just nine, but feels constantly overwhelmed by school.Like many children, she found the pandemic very difficult, her mother explains.She would stop talking for periods of time we'd find her curled up and feeling low.I don't think she's ever really recovered from that.The nine-year-old struggled with returning to her primary school, and Anne has become increasingly concerned about her daughter's mental health.

Council asks residents to have say on school places plan

Demand for alternative provision places in Havering is set to rise, the council says (Image: PA) Havering Council wants teachers and parents to give their views on its plans for ensuring "quality" school places for the borough's children.The authority's draft children and young people education place planning plan 2023 opened for public consultation today (March 20).

Martin Lewis gives date to have children to access free childcare

Prospective parents hoping for free childcare up to primary school must hold off for more than a year to get the full benefits of the new system announced in the chancellor's Budget speech, Martin Lewis said.Jeremy Hunt yesterday revealed the government would pay nurseries to provide up to 30 hours of childcare for children aged nine months up to their third birthday closing a gap that has forced parents to stump up hundreds of pounds a week.

Don't give birth until December 2024 if you want free childcare, says Martin Lewis

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Prospective parents hoping for free childcare up to primary school must hold off for more than a year to get the full benefits of the new system announced in the chancellor's Budget speech, Martin Lewis said.
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Name etched in gold, King Charles' school remembers him

Pupils from Hill House School in London, play on the grass in front of the now Saatchi Gallery, where Britain's King Charles III played sport as a pupil, Thursday, April 20, 2023.King Charles III hasn't even been crowned yet, but his name is already etched on the walls of Hill House School in London.
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Teachers asked to chip in 1 each for legal case against Ofsted

A group of senior school leaders is calling on teachers to donate 1 each to launch a legal challenge against Ofsted, pledging to hold the inspectorate to account for ending careers and causing a mental health crisis.The vice-president of the Conservative education society, John Bald, a former Ofsted inspector, is fronting a crowdfunding page for the group, which is called Fair Judgement.

3 children, 3 adults killed in Nashville primary school shooting

Three children suffering gunshot wounds pronounced dead at hospital after shooting on Monday morning.Three children and three adults have been killed in a shooting at a primary school in the US city of Nashville, Tennessee, officials said.The shooting happened on Monday at The Covenant School, a private Presbyterian school for about 200 students from preschool through sixth grade.

Ofsted must reflect on culture' of school inspections, Labour says

Labour has urged Ofsted to reflect on the culture of school inspections following the heartbreaking death of headteacher Ruth Perry.Amid calls for the checks to be paused, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said his party would keep them but reform the way they operate.Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson will be consulting with the teaching profession on the tone and the unhealthy level of pressure that comes with inspections in the coming weeks, he said.

Friend of teen knifed outside school told police he had joined a gang and left'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The friend of a teenage boy stabbed to death outside his school gates told police it happened because he joined a gang and had left, a court has been told.

Teacher Strikes: Why? - Siena Tracey, The Tiffin Girl's School

A teacher in a classroom, teaching.(Image: Flickr) With two teacher strikes coming up this week; with parents (and some children) complaining about the inconvenience of it all; and with students in crucial exam years missing out on days of education, it's important to take a step back and look at the situation.

I have a chance at a new life, but worry about my children | Ask Philippa

The dilemma Last year my brother died of alcoholism.My husband, our two primary school-age children and I are living with my parents.I am the main breadwinner.I have tried to support my parents through their grief, as well as financially supporting them.I feel the more I do, the more they expect of me; they are never satisfied with my efforts.

Teachers asked to chip in 1 each for legal case against Ofsted

A group of senior school leaders is calling on teachers to donate 1 each to launch a legal challenge against Ofsted, pledging to hold the inspectorate to account for ending careers and causing a mental health crisis.The vice-president of the Conservative education society, John Bald, a former Ofsted inspector, is fronting a crowdfunding page for the group, which is called Fair Judgement.

3 children, 3 adults killed in Nashville primary school shooting

Three children suffering gunshot wounds pronounced dead at hospital after shooting on Monday morning.Three children and three adults have been killed in a shooting at a primary school in the US city of Nashville, Tennessee, officials said.The shooting happened on Monday at The Covenant School, a private Presbyterian school for about 200 students from preschool through sixth grade.

Ofsted must reflect on culture' of school inspections, Labour says

Labour has urged Ofsted to reflect on the culture of school inspections following the heartbreaking death of headteacher Ruth Perry.Amid calls for the checks to be paused, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said his party would keep them but reform the way they operate.Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson will be consulting with the teaching profession on the tone and the unhealthy level of pressure that comes with inspections in the coming weeks, he said.

Friend of teen knifed outside school told police he had joined a gang and left'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The friend of a teenage boy stabbed to death outside his school gates told police it happened because he joined a gang and had left, a court has been told.

Teacher Strikes: Why? - Siena Tracey, The Tiffin Girl's School

A teacher in a classroom, teaching.(Image: Flickr) With two teacher strikes coming up this week; with parents (and some children) complaining about the inconvenience of it all; and with students in crucial exam years missing out on days of education, it's important to take a step back and look at the situation.

I have a chance at a new life, but worry about my children | Ask Philippa

The dilemma Last year my brother died of alcoholism.My husband, our two primary school-age children and I are living with my parents.I am the main breadwinner.I have tried to support my parents through their grief, as well as financially supporting them.I feel the more I do, the more they expect of me; they are never satisfied with my efforts.
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Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

Wildflower seeds are to be sent to primary schools so that children can mark the coronation by sharing the King's love of nature.It is hoped children will want to learn about and improve the biodiversity of schools' green spaces and also make them nicer places to work and learn, under the scheme run by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Eden Project.

Sadiq Khan defends free school meal plan, as critics say it should be focused'

The Mayor of London said that making the scheme universal will mean no primary-age child will feel the shame and embarrassment of being labelled a free school meal child'.The year-long scheme will cover all primary school children in the capital for the 2023/24 academic year.It is expected to benefit around 270,000 primary school children who do not already receive free school meals, and save families around 440 per child across the year.

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

Wildflower seeds are to be sent to primary schools so that children can mark the coronation by sharing the King's love of nature.It is hoped children will want to learn about and improve the biodiversity of schools' green spaces and also make them nicer places to work and learn, under the scheme run by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Eden Project.

Sadiq Khan defends free school meal plan, as critics say it should be focused'

The Mayor of London said that making the scheme universal will mean no primary-age child will feel the shame and embarrassment of being labelled a free school meal child'.The year-long scheme will cover all primary school children in the capital for the 2023/24 academic year.It is expected to benefit around 270,000 primary school children who do not already receive free school meals, and save families around 440 per child across the year.
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Parents to protest proposed merger of Hackney primary schools

Under current proposals Baden Powell Primary School would merge on to the site of Nightingale Primary School (pictured right) (Image: Google) Parents of children at a school that faces closure due to a proposed merger will protest against the plans next week.Under current proposals set out by Hackney Council, Baden Powell Primary School in Ferron Way would merge onto the site of Nightingale Primary School in Tiger Way in September 2024.

Aberfan Wife's letter reveals no hard feelings over late Queen's delayed visit

A letter sent to the King by one of the Aberfan Wives has revealed there were no hard feelings over Queen Elizabeth II's delayed visit to the disaster site.The tragedy that struck in 1966 when a spoil-heap landslide crushed Pantglas Primary School and left 116 children and 28 adults dead was one of the UK's worst disasters.
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Three children and three adults dead in shooting at Nashville school

Three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, police said.
he female suspect was killed by police during a confrontation after the violence at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 pupils.Police said the gunwoman appeared to be in her teens and was armed with two assault-type rifles and a pistol.

Polio vaccine catch-up campaign for primary school children in London

Children aged one to 11 in London will be offered polio vaccines as part of a catch-up campaign.Health officials warned last year that there had been some transmission of the virus in the capital after detecting poliovirus in sewage samples.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday there has been fewer poliovirus detections in London which suggests reduced community transmission but added that vaccine rates in some London boroughs is still too low.

How we educate children about sex is vital. Don't let it be part of Britain's toxic culture war | Gaby Hinsliff

Imagine travelling to work in the morning, listening to colleagues loudly marking your body out of 10.Imagine being groped in the corridor, catcalled, hearing rape jokes.A woman suffering this at work would surely leave, or sue.But teenage girls at school don't have that option, although a horrifying report from Ofsted in 2021 found this is the environment in which many are trying to learn.

Three children and three adults dead in shooting at Nashville school

Three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, police said.
he female suspect was killed by police during a confrontation after the violence at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 pupils.Police said the gunwoman appeared to be in her teens and was armed with two assault-type rifles and a pistol.

Polio vaccine catch-up campaign for primary school children in London

Children aged one to 11 in London will be offered polio vaccines as part of a catch-up campaign.Health officials warned last year that there had been some transmission of the virus in the capital after detecting poliovirus in sewage samples.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday there has been fewer poliovirus detections in London which suggests reduced community transmission but added that vaccine rates in some London boroughs is still too low.

How we educate children about sex is vital. Don't let it be part of Britain's toxic culture war | Gaby Hinsliff

Imagine travelling to work in the morning, listening to colleagues loudly marking your body out of 10.Imagine being groped in the corridor, catcalled, hearing rape jokes.A woman suffering this at work would surely leave, or sue.But teenage girls at school don't have that option, although a horrifying report from Ofsted in 2021 found this is the environment in which many are trying to learn.
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All London primary school kids will get free school meals for a year

The Mayor of London's new scheme will see 270,000 children at state primary schools given free school meals



The cost-of-living crisis is making it ever more difficult to make ends meet.But if you've currently got little 'uns in primary school, here's something that might ease the load a little.

Archie Battersbee was sent voice note about abortion' days before injury

A voice note on a 12 year-old's mobile phone, four days before he was found unconscious, told the boy his mother wanted him to be an abortion', an inquest heard.Archie Battersbee's life support was withdrawn last August after his parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, failed in bids to overturn a High Court ruling that doctors could lawfully do so.
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Two weeks after Nicola Bulley vanished and there's more questions than answers

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Five hundred lines of inquiry, three potential witnesses approached and one private expert diving team deployed but still, there is no sign of missing dog walker Nicola Bulley.

Labour's Phillipson calls for end to childcare tinkering'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Labour government would completely overhaul Britain's broken childcare system, the shadow education secretary has said.Bridget Phillipson said she wanted to move away from the current system of free childcare provision, saying bolting on more hours would not solve problems of availability or affordability.

Two weeks after Nicola Bulley vanished and there's more questions than answers

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Five hundred lines of inquiry, three potential witnesses approached and one private expert diving team deployed but still, there is no sign of missing dog walker Nicola Bulley.

Labour's Phillipson calls for end to childcare tinkering'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Labour government would completely overhaul Britain's broken childcare system, the shadow education secretary has said.Bridget Phillipson said she wanted to move away from the current system of free childcare provision, saying bolting on more hours would not solve problems of availability or affordability.
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The best and worst primary schools in Bromley according to Ofsted

The best and worst primary schools in Bromley according to Ofsted (Image: Google maps street view) With primary school selection just a few months away, parents may be wondering where to send their children.Councils will confirm the primary school that your child has a place at in less than two months on April 16.

The best and worst primary schools in Bexley

The best and worst primary schools in Bexley (Image: Google maps street view) With primary school selection just a few months away, parents may be wondering where to send their children.Councils will confirm the primary school that your child has a place at in less than two months on April 16.With that in mind, we have compiled a list of the most highly rated and least highly rated primary schools in Bexley according to Ofsted.

The best and worst primary schools in Dartford according to Ofsted

The best and worst primary schools in Dartford according to Ofsted (Image: Google maps street view) With primary school selection just a few months away, parents may be wondering where to send their children.Councils will confirm the primary school that your child has a place at in less than two months on April 16.

The best and worst primary schools in Bromley according to Ofsted

The best and worst primary schools in Bromley according to Ofsted (Image: Google maps street view) With primary school selection just a few months away, parents may be wondering where to send their children.Councils will confirm the primary school that your child has a place at in less than two months on April 16.

The best and worst primary schools in Bexley

The best and worst primary schools in Bexley (Image: Google maps street view) With primary school selection just a few months away, parents may be wondering where to send their children.Councils will confirm the primary school that your child has a place at in less than two months on April 16.With that in mind, we have compiled a list of the most highly rated and least highly rated primary schools in Bexley according to Ofsted.

The best and worst primary schools in Dartford according to Ofsted

The best and worst primary schools in Dartford according to Ofsted (Image: Google maps street view) With primary school selection just a few months away, parents may be wondering where to send their children.Councils will confirm the primary school that your child has a place at in less than two months on April 16.
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Heads accused of throwing colleagues under a bus' by naming striking staff

Unions and headteachers have hit out at school leaders who have thrown colleagues under the bus by naming striking teachers in letters to parents or employing agency staff to keep classes open on strike days.As teachers across the country prepare to strike again this week, local union branches are reminding any staff who are being pressured by unsupportive heads or trust chief executives that they do not have to declare whether they are striking in advance.

Online learning keeps children in school in wartime Ukraine

ON THE GROUND Issued on: 28/02/2023 - 09:13 02:34 Online learning is the only option for 10-year-old Dasha, in her final year of primary school.FRANCE 24 screengrab With Russia's invasion of Ukraine barring millions of children from attending school, online classes are often the only link between teachers and pupils in the war-torn country, even as they contend with daily bombardments, blackouts and air raid alerts.

Parents want healthy food discount to protect children's health, survey finds

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Parents want supermarkets to put special offers and discounts on healthy essential foods to protect children's health in the cost-of-living crisis, a survey has found.

Helly Nahmad Developing Teaching Strategies for Adolescent Literacy"

How can we design a teen literacy programme that works?As per Helly Nahmad literacy programme aims to raise all students' reading proficiency levels in a specific educational setting.Effective literacy programmes for middle and high school students include motivation, metacognition, vocabulary training, reading and writing across all subject areas, and programme evaluation, to name just a few.

Ravneet Gill's recipe for cold rice pudding with apples | The sweet spot

Rice pudding often gets a bad rap.I blame school dinners, with their slimy, claggy iterations, which were always covered by an unappealing skin.But I was the child at primary school who would skip the mains and head straight for dessert, and if there was rice pudding, even better!At the gurdwara, I'd skip the roti and go straight to a plate of kheer (rice pudding) with a jalebi (syrupy, deep-fried batter); I just love it.
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