Two thirds of all England’s secondary schools had at least one pupil self isolating at home

Nearly two thirds of secondary schools in England had at least one pupil self-isolating at home due to potential contact with coronavirus last week, Government figures show. Pupil attendance in secondary schools has dropped from 87 per cent a week earlier to 83 per cent on November 12, according to the Department for Education (DfE) … Read more

Year 10 pupil opens up about her giggle incontinence in Educating Greater Manchester

A year 10 student won over the hearts of the nation after she admitted she’s scared of laughing over fears she’ll wet herself due to a muscle spasm disability in Educating Greater Manchester.  In last night’s episode of the Channel 4 show, year 10 student Holly, who attends Harrop Fold School, opened up about her giggle … Read more

Year 10 pupil opens up about her giggle incontinence in Educating Greater Manchester

A year 10 student won over the hearts of the nation after she admitted she’s scared of laughing over fears she’ll wet herself due to a muscle spasm disability in Educating Greater Manchester.  In last night’s episode of the Channel 4 show, year 10 student Holly, who attends Harrop Fold School, opened up about her giggle … Read more

Private school pupil, 18, due to stand trial for murdering his mother dies at mental health facility

Private school pupil, 18, who was due to stand trial for murdering his mother in sleepy Hampshire village dies at mental health facility Private school pupil Rowan Thompson was due to appear in court on Wednesday The teenager was accused of killing his mother Joanna Thompson at their home The 18-year-old died while being detained … Read more

Hundreds of pupils sent home after just one pupil tested positive for Covid

School leaders are forcing hundreds of pupils to isolate at home for two weeks after just one child tests positive for coronavirus. Whole year groups are being sent home amid major confusion among teachers and local public health officials over the Government’s official guidance for schools. Current guidance to schools states: ‘Maintaining distinct groups or … Read more

Hundreds of pupils sent home after just one pupil tested positive for Covid

School leaders are forcing hundreds of pupils to isolate at home for two weeks after just one child tests positive for coronavirus. Whole year groups are being sent home amid major confusion among teachers and local public health officials over the Government’s official guidance for schools. Current guidance to schools states: ‘Maintaining distinct groups or … Read more

School is put on lockdown as police hunt gunman after ‘shooting’ involving Year-11 pupil in Ipswich

School children ‘scream in terror’ after Year 11 pupil is injured in ‘shooting’ as they made their way to lessons as armed police seal off part of small market town Officers have raced to scene after reports of gunshot in Kesgrave, near Ipswich Headteacher has written to parents saying incident involved a ‘Year 11 student’  … Read more

School is put on lockdown as police hunt gunman after ‘shooting’ involving Year-11 pupil in Ipswich

Police hunt gunman after ‘shooting’ involving Year-11 pupil in Ipswich as school is put on lockdown Officers have raced to scene after reports of gunshot in Kesgrave, near Ipswich Headteacher has written to parents saying incident involved a ‘Year 11 student’  Police have declared the incident as a ‘serious incident’ and are investigating By James … Read more

Boris Johnson says ‘absolutely every pupil needs to be back in school next week’ during virtual Q&A

Boris Johnson said ‘absolutely every pupil needs to be back in school’ starting from next week, as Dr Jenny Harries stressed that evidence on face coverings ‘is not very strong in either direction’. During a question-and-answer session with parents on Friday, the Prime Minister said it is vital for students to return to school for the … Read more

Boris Johnson says ‘absolutely every pupil needs to be back in school next week’ during virtual Q&A

Boris Johnson has said ‘absolutely every pupil needs to be back in school’ starting from next week, as Dr Jenny Harries says evidence on face coverings ‘is not very strong in either direction’.   The Prime Minister said it was vital for students to return to school starting from next week during a question-and-answer session with … Read more