Derby College Apprentices Revamp Charity Camp for National Week
Derby College Group apprentices are refurbishing Over The Wall Camp's new headquarters, creating accommodation for volunteers who support children with serious illnesses.
Category : Education
Teacher Banned for Alcohol-Related School Incidents
A Huddersfield teacher has been indefinitely prohibited from teaching after admitting to attending school under the influence of alcohol on multiple occasions, with a panel citing insufficient remorse.
Edge Hill Professor Wins £350k NHS Ambulance Research Grant
Professor Paresh Wankhade from Edge Hill University's Business School has been awarded nearly £350,000 to evaluate the clinical transformation model of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. The three-year project, in partnership with Swansea University,
Father Mentors Son in Scaffolding Apprenticeship
Jack Woodwark, 16, is training as a scaffolder under his father Steve's guidance at William Davis Homes' Garendon Park site in Loughborough, combining on-site work with college studies.
Walsall Approves £1M and 125-Year Lease for New Free School
Walsall Council has approved a £1 million contribution and a 125-year lease for a new £50 million free school on Reedswood Park woodland, the first school to open in the area in over 40 years.
Reeves Defends Student Loan Changes as 'Fair'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her student loan policy changes as fair, while Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell criticizes the interest rates as egregious.
Ofsted Chief Urges Reform of Six-Week Summer School Holidays
The head of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has branded the traditional six-week summer break as 'bizarre' and called for schools to consider moving or shortening it, citing low annual school attendance percentages.
Welsh Universities in £116m Financial Crisis
Latest financial accounts reveal all eight Welsh universities are operating with a collective deficit of £116 million, prompting staff reductions and strategic overhauls across the sector.
Asda Urges Government to Reverse Apprenticeship Funding Cuts
Asda is urging the government to reverse DWP rule changes that defund leadership apprenticeships for those over 21, warning it could hinder career progression and waste levy funds.
Asda Urges Labour to Rethink Apprenticeship Funding Cuts
Asda warns that proposed defunding of leadership apprenticeships could restrict career progression and harm local communities, citing £2.7m investment and 200+ colleagues trained.
Reeves Responds to 'Loan Shark' Student Loan Change Criticism
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses NUS calls to reverse student debt repayment changes, defending threshold freezes as necessary tough choices.
Birmingham's Musical Future in Safe Hands with Youth Bands
Over 1,400 children in Birmingham are participating in Rocksteady's in-school rock band program, boosting confidence, academic progress, and school engagement through music education.
Rhyl Ladies Writing Group: Never Too Late to Start
A ladies-only creative writing group in Rhyl meets weekly to write, share, and connect, welcoming women of all ages and experience levels in a supportive environment.
Ramsgate School Trains Student Wellbeing Ambassadors
Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate has selected 12 Year 6 pupils as Thrive Ambassadors to support peer wellbeing. They are undergoing a four-week training course to promote kindness and emotional understanding across the school.
St Gregory's Primary Marks NSPCC Number Day with Maths Escape Room
St Gregory's Catholic Primary in Margate hosted an immersive maths escape room for NSPCC Number Day, engaging pupils in collaborative problem-solving and themed activities to support the charity's vital work.
Up to £12,550 Childcare Boost for Grandparents and Parents
UK families can access significant financial support through Child Benefit, Household Support Fund, HAF programme, and HRP claims, with up to £12,550 available for childcare during half term.
Chilton and Upton Schools Celebrate NSPCC Number Day 2026
Chilton Primary and Upton Junior School in Kent celebrated NSPCC Number Day 2026 with Countdown-style quizzes, creative costumes, and maths activities, raising funds for charity.
Wrexham Apprentice Chosen for International Humanitarian Project in Ghana
Georgia Ellams, a first-year Airbus Degree Apprentice at Coleg Cambria, has been selected as one of only 20 young people in the UK to represent the country on a Scouts of the World Award project in Ghana this Christmas.
Claim Your Child Trust Fund: HMRC Urges Action
HMRC urges young people in England to claim unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,242 on average during National Apprenticeship Week, with 758,000 accounts still unclaimed.
Apprentices Shaping Britain's Motorways
National Highways opens 44 apprenticeship roles across civil engineering, project management and data science, with current apprentices sharing their transformative career journeys.
Record School Musical Sees 130+ Students in Mary Poppins Jr
St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford stages its largest ever production with 105 cast members from Years 7 to 13, showcasing a surge in drama participation and curriculum development.
Teacher Jailed for Abusing Students in Plymouth
Anthony Redmond, 54, has been sentenced to three years and nine months for sexual offences against two 16-year-old schoolgirls while teaching in Plymouth.
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Best Kids Games for Half Term Entertainment
Discover creative and educational Amazon games perfect for keeping children busy during the half-term break, from dinosaur sand art to Lego building sets.
Chatten School Seeks Tutors for Autistic Children in Witham
Chatten Free School in Witham, Essex, is calling for compassionate people to become tutors for children with autism and complex needs, offering a unique career path focused on life-changing relationships.
Martin Lewis Slams Student Loan Threshold Freeze
Money expert Martin Lewis criticises Government plans to freeze student loan repayment thresholds, warning graduates could pay £250 more annually by 2030.
Student Loan Burden Deepens as Chancellor Defends Policy
Analysis reveals how frozen repayment thresholds and high interest rates create decades-long debt for graduates, disproportionately affecting young people in cities like Birmingham.
Birmingham Term-Time Holiday Fines Hit 12,800
Birmingham parents face a sharp rise in fines for term-time holidays, with 12,800 penalties issued in 2024/25. Explore the national trend and regional disparities in school absence enforcement.
School Staff Restrain Boy in Knife Incident, Police Investigate
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a knife incident at Haute Vallée School in Jersey. Staff acted swiftly to restrain the teenager, with one pupil sustaining a minor hand injury.
Chickenshed's 'Day 1 - Big School' Fights Bullying
Chickenshed's production 'Day 1 - Big School', devised from 1,000 children's insights, uses drama to address bullying and exploitation in schools, supported by a London Freemasons grant.
HMRC: 758,000 Young People Missing Child Trust Fund Cash
HMRC urges young adults to claim matured Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,242, with 758,000 accounts unclaimed. Apprentices can use the HMRC App for employer information.
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