Full list of schools shut across UK as heatwave continues
Hundreds of schools are shut With temperatures soaring across the country and a record being set for the hottest June day on record, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no choice but to suspend lessons, with […]
3 weeks ago
Full list of schools shut across UK as heatwave hits
More than 850 schools have shut in some capacity With temperatures soaring across the country and forecasters warning that parts of England and Wales could approach the 40°C mark, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no […]
3 weeks ago
Full list of schools to close across UK as heatwave hits
UK enters critical heatwave period With temperatures soaring across the country and forecasters warning that parts of England and Wales could approach the 40°C mark, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no choice but to suspend […]
3 weeks ago
Deep-fried food to be banned from school dinners
Goodbye chips Deep-fried and high-sugar content foods are set to be banned from school dinner in a watershed overhaul of canteen menus. In a communication, the government said that “millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school”. The move comes as the government says that “one in three children are leaving primary […]
3 months ago
Teachers to be trained to see early signs of misogyny in boys
It’s part of a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls Teachers in England are due to be trained to see the early signs of misogyny in boys as part of move to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). Keir Starmer says “too often toxic ideas are taking hold early and going […]
7 months ago
Children as young as four being sent home from school for ‘racist’ behaviour
The number of racist incidents in schools is increasing Suspensions for racism rose from 7,403 in 2021 to 15,191 last year. Government officials, who claim these figures are “unacceptable”, are working to tackle the problem with teachers. These figures show that racist behaviour in schools has soared to record levels. Children as young as four […]
11 months ago