Teacher Banned for Sending £500 to Ex-Pupil and Fast Food
Roger Towersey, a geography teacher, has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending money to a former student and spending £1,000 on fast food for vulnerable pupils.
Roger Towersey, a geography teacher, has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending money to a former student and spending £1,000 on fast food for vulnerable pupils.
Mayflower High School in Billericay has seen a dramatic surge in student involvement after introducing drama to the curriculum, with over 100 students auditioning for a production of Oliver Junior.
Pupils at Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood dressed as Roald Dahl characters and enjoyed book-themed activities, continuing a tradition of grand World Book Day events after a positive Ofsted report.
Woodend Farm School in Witham, Essex, held a special World Book Day event where students with autism and other challenges engaged in storytelling and dressing up to enhance communication and confidence through play-based learning.
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RecommendedThe Senior Choir from Nottingham Girls' High School GDST triumphed at the GSA's Senior Choir of the Year 2026 competition, impressing judges with their performance on International Women's Day.
Market Field School in Elmstead Market is working towards the Rainbow Flag Award, launching a Pride Club and reviewing its curriculum to celebrate diversity and support LGBTQ+ pupils.
Stuart Armfield and Francis Haugen share how their children's nursery thoughtfully handled Mother's Day celebrations for their family, suggesting cards for surrogates and grandmothers.
HMRC warns parents to claim Child Benefit worth up to £1,354 yearly, which also provides National Insurance credits towards State Pension eligibility.
Woodend Farm School in Witham has reported a 73% reduction in behaviour incidents after introducing a play-based, thematic curriculum designed for pupils with complex additional needs, including autism and PDA.
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RecommendedStudents at Market Field School in Elmstead Market enjoyed a vibrant World Book Day with themed activities designed to make reading accessible and joyful for all learners, including those with moderate learning difficulties.
A group of 94 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay enjoyed a five-day skiing adventure in Bad Gastein, Austria, with growing interest for future trips, including potential excursions to Canada.
University of Birmingham staff and students have condemned Vice Chancellor Adam Tickell's comments on student loans as 'dangerous' and 'elitist'. He suggested restricting loans to those with higher A-level grades, triggering a major backlash.
The UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice for Pakistan, warning against all travel to certain areas due to security risks, protests, and flight disruptions. Specific flight schedules from London and Manchester are mentioned.
Holly Ayling, 25, quit her primary school teaching job due to long hours and workload, now earns the same by tutoring four to five hours daily at £40 per hour.
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RecommendedLIPA School in Liverpool was closed after receiving bomb and harm threats, with police investigating similar malicious communications at multiple schools across Merseyside.
Tana Ramsay, wife of Gordon Ramsay, has enrolled in a London midwifery course, seeking a new challenge to give back. Gordon and their six children are proud and supportive of her career change.
Ofsted inspectors have praised Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Kings Heath, awarding it strong ratings across key areas including attendance, behaviour, and leadership.
Grandparents providing childcare could be eligible for up to £2,251.60 annually through Child Benefit National Insurance credits, but many are unaware of this financial boost.
A 47-year-old teacher from a Birmingham primary school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault involving a child. The school confirms the teacher is not currently working while police investigations continue.
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RecommendedScience instructor Ramesh Mal has been prohibited from teaching after a panel found he engaged in repeated violent behaviour against women, including an attack during lockdown.
Erdington Academy reassures parents after two arrests over fabricated social media posts encouraging violence between rival schools. Police confirm no actual incidents reported despite online trend.
Lorna Harvey, a Southport resident, credits Edge Hill University's free Fastrack course for enabling her career shift into child psychotherapy, helping vulnerable children overcome trauma.
Sandwell Council plans to use £1.5 million in government funding to create 25 new SEND places at Ocker Hill Academy and Wood Green Academy, both also part of a major rebuilding programme.
Edge Hill University introduces two free 10-week Mandarin courses for the public, starting March 5, covering conversational skills and Chinese culture.
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RecommendedWickersley School and Sports College in Rotherham has advised students to stay in groups after being named as a potential target in a dangerous online challenge encouraging attacks between schools.
Birmingham City Council confirms a record number of pupils received their preferred secondary school places for 2026/27, with 97% offered one of their top six choices and 76% securing their first choice.
A schoolgirl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after falling from height at John Ferneley College in Melton, Leicestershire. Pupils were kept in classrooms as emergency services responded.
The UK Foreign Office has revised its travel advisories, adding new Middle East zones due to escalating conflict. Over 75 countries now carry warnings, with 14 under 'avoid all travel' alerts.
Pupils from Ramsgate Arts Primary School delivered an electrifying performance at the Young Voices 2026 festival at London's O2 Arena, joining over 8,200 children in the world's largest youth choir.
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RecommendedSouthview School in Witham has opened a business hub, allowing students with impairments to gain hands-on work experience in meeting and event management to prepare for adulthood.