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Monday, Apr 22

10

Boy's first birthday card delivered almost nine years late

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A father says his 10-year-old son was "gobsmacked" to receive a birthday card almost nine years late.

Sunday, Apr 21

09

Going to university 'transformed my life'

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Dr Suzella Palmer dropped out of school aged 14, but returned to education and is now a lecturer.

Saturday, Apr 20

15

Parents in NI march for help with childcare bills

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Parents in Northern Ireland do not get any free childcare, unlike those in other parts of the UK.

09

How play helped girl with arthritis to laugh again

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Sfiyah was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just nine.

Friday, Apr 19

22

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

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The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

14

Hamilton stars ask students 'Who tells your story?'

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Hamilton actors teach Belfast children confidence and to speak up for what they believe in.

03

DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed

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The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.

02

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

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The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

Thursday, Apr 18

17

England set for highest suspensions in school year

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Unions say schools do not have enough resources to support persistently disruptive pupils.

12

NHS weight management service offered to under fours

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Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.

10

Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams

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Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.

08

Climate change education needs review, say experts

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Cambridge Press & Assessment survey says students need to be empowered with skills and knowledge.

Wednesday, Apr 17

07

Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new law

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It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.

04

Call to make smacking illegal in England and Northern Ireland

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Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.

Tuesday, Apr 16

17

Nursery boss 'killed baby she strapped to beanbag'

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Kate Roughley, 37, is accused of the manslaughter by ill-treatment of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.

13

Muslim student loses school prayer ban challenge

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Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.

10

More of city's children not going to school - report

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A council report says an increasing number of parents are refusing school places offered to them.

09

Half of area's pupils missing out on chosen secondary school

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Less than half of children in Butetown get their top choice school compared with 88% across Cardiff.

Monday, Apr 15

04

'We are operating as a charity' says head teacher

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Chris Currie from Killinchy Primary School says it is "impossible" to work within his school budget.

Friday, Apr 12

15

Fears pupils prefer processed food to school meals

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Reasons for children not wanting school meals include portion sizes and noisy canteens.

10

Call to continue free period products in schools

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The government's scheme which offers free period products in schools is due to end in July.

08

Teen's joy as skateboarding added to GCSE sports

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Skateboarding is one of 13 new sports which will be allowed as part of GCSE PE from September 2026.

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

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Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Thursday, Apr 11

20

Improved pay offer for further education lecturers

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The offer includes an improved £30,000 starting salary as well as an 8.4% pay rise for lecturers.

Wednesday, Apr 10

07

Children seeking gender care let down by weak evidence, review says

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A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

Tuesday, Apr 9

13

Parents want TikTok star to encourage kids outdoors

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Social media posts of the two-year-old exploring the natural world are watched by millions.

09

Living near Sure Start boosted GCSEs - study

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Children who grew up close to a centre achieved better GCSE grades than their peers, research suggests.

Monday, Apr 8

19

Boy, 17, accused of knocking teacher unconscious

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He is alleged to have thrown the teacher to the floor before seizing her by the throat at a Dundee school.

16

Ex-Ofsted boss to lead head teacher death review

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Ruth Perry took her own life after an inspection at her school in Reading in November 2022.

04

Lib Dems unveil special needs support plan

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Leader Ed Davey wants a new national champion to tackle the most complex special educational needs.