Browsing: Education

Sky News says thousands of new school places are to be created in England – particularly for children in disadvantaged areas and for those with special needs.

The Independent says the government has announced that it will permanently allow children from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) to access free school meals.

The Guardian says the Taliban are facing international condemnation after they announced on Wednesday that girls would not be allowed to attend secondary school.

Belfast Telegraph says Parents have been warned to expect disruption to children’s education across Northern Ireland due to industrial action this week.

The Independent says Headteachers and teachers’ leaders have expressed their “shock” and “surprise” over the news that former education secretary Gavin Williamson has been awarded a knighthood.

The Guardian says Ministers are to launch a campaign of “nudging and cajoling” to combat religious segregation in education in Northern Ireland.

The Guardian says Wealthy undergraduates in England will be better off while women, disadvantaged students and those from the north and Midlands are most likely to be worse off.

Daily Record says the mother of a young woman who suffered horrific injuries while being restrained at school is demanding cameras in all classrooms where kids with additional needs are taught.

The Independent says a trial to extend the school day in Wales has started, the Welsh Government has said.

The Metro says a 120-year-old saltwater crocodile unearthed in 2019 has gone on display at the Welsh school where it was discovered.