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Natasha Sherlock (left) and Samantha Rylance (right)

Mums 'in love triangle' fought in school playground in front of children

UK June 9, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Julie Cook: I'm more stressed about GCSE's than my teenage son is

I've been revising for my son's GCSEs - I'm more stressed than him

Families June 8, 2025 By Julie Cook

A school canteen chef serves children.

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 chilldren across the country

Politics June 5, 2025 By Jasper King

Sad school girl sitting in the school corridor

Teachers lock the school loos and only let us go once a day — even on our periods

Health May 29, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

FILE - People walk between buildings, Dec. 17, 2024, on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

British students will no longer be able to go to Harvard after Trump changes the rules

US May 23, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Teacher 'sexually abused student and snuck into school dance dressed as old woman’

US May 22, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

School evacuated after student brought grenade to show-and-tell

UK May 17, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Boy aged just seven kicked out of school 'for bringing in a knife'

Boy aged just seven kicked out of school ‘for bringing in knife’

UK May 16, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Students busted for bizarre TikTok challenge to insert objects into Chromebooks and set them on fire

Students busted for bizarre TikTok 'Chromebook Challenge' to insert objects in laptops

US May 15, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Dad 'stabs dead his wife, their two kids and himself hours before son's graduation'

US May 13, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Daveene Mccallion and Travis Allan are organising this fundraiser. Hi , my name is Daveene and I am starting this go fund me page on behalf of Chase Allen, an incredible 14 year old boy who is currently fighting for his life in hospital following a tragic accident. For him and his family, life has just taken a shocking and devastating turn. Chase was at the same school as my son and is the same age. It could so easily have been my son and - in a way - Chase is indeed one of ?our? lovely children. This is why we should be compelled to do all we can to help. Chase is bright and energetic, with a passion for sports. Known for his determination and athletic skill, he has been an inspiration to his teammates and friends. He has always been positive, healthy and strong. However, on Saturday 3rd May, he suffered severe electrical burns in a life-altering incident when he came into contact with overhead power cables whilst playing at school. Chase is now in a critical condition. His injuries are extensive, affecting his internal organs and with such severe burns that he has had most of his toes amputated. His feet may have to be amputated and NHS surgeons are working tirelessly. They remain uncertain whether they will be able to save his feet as the burns have caused critical damage. We all pray that no more had to be amputated and we are enormously grateful for everything the NHS is doing. Careful fluid therapy is being used for his internal injuries.

Boy, 14, fighting for life after being electrocuted at £58,000-a-year school

UK May 10, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

A snake soup is pictured in a snake restaurant in Zisiqiao village, Shilin township, Deqing County, Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, on June 26, 2011. 26JUN11 Photo by Simon Song (Photo by Simon Song/South China Morning Post via Getty Images)

More than 100 children fall ill after finding a dead snake in their lunch

World May 2, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Pupils playing recorders in a classroom at the Moray Rudolf Steiner School, Forres, Scotland during a music lesson

Nostalgic 80s and 90s primary school tradition 'going extinct' as kids ditch the recorder

Families May 1, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

Enthusiastic schoolgirl running through open doorway in morning

Every year, I'm forced to spend an unnecessary £200 on my daughter

Money April 30, 2025 By Kirsty Ketley

Headteacher lashes out at parents annoyed about school's ban on jumpers until winter

UK April 29, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Schoolboy in uniform carrying his schoolbag and shoe descending the stairs

My child didn't want to put his shoes on - teachers restrained him

UK April 26, 2025 By Anonymous

Hugh Grant at a red carpet event wearing a white shirt and a black suit jacket

Hugh Grant slams controversial rules at his kids’ ‘ridiculous posh private schools'

Showbiz April 25, 2025 By Rebecca Sayce

Primary school cook standing in kitchen distributing milk over the counter to 5 and 6 year old boys and girls in uniforms. / Female Focus Collection

Full list of 750 free school breakfast clubs opening today

UK April 22, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Andrew Tate, right, speaks to media after returning from the United States, outside his home on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

'Andrew Tate phenomena' sweeping schools with boys 'barking at female teachers'

UK April 19, 2025 By Sam Corbishley

Kids are starting school in nappies — but 'parent bashing' isn't the solution

Families April 18, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce