Schools

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

Pol-Ed presentation delivered by PCSOs

Hundreds of children to benefit from new education resources through Pol-Ed prog...

These Northamptonshire schools had some of the lowest absence rates in the county

Northamptonshire's 13 top state secondary schools for attendance

Head-on collision in High Wycombe.

Video shows aftermath of head-on crash injuring mum and daughter, 6

There are quite a few different types of state-funded schools in England

Everything you need to know about the different types of state school

Money Matters

‘Money Matters’ for Moulton Primary School pupils

New Book Release: Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools

Northampton educators at London book launch

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

Four schools in Northamptonshire, including Oakway Academy in Wellingborough, have been approved to create a school-based nursery

First school-based nurseries - what this means for Northants parents

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Picture: Netflix © 2024

Netflix’s powerful drama Adolescence to be shown in schools for free

First place winner (Year 5/6) - Cloud Chamber Showing Alpha Particles - Sebastian Hawkins

Caroline Chisholm School Science Festival inspires young minds with creativity a...

Lockdowns may have long since passed, but their impact is still being felt in UK schools

5 ways children’s education is still being impacted by the pandemic

These East Midlands' schools had some of the lowest absence rates in the region

The 15 East Midlands secondary schools with the highest attendance

Do these photos bring back any memories for you of 1980s school days?

15 surprising things you'll remember if you went to school in the 80s

Most of these schools, which had some of the lowest attendance rates in the country, were also extremely high performers

The 15 top state secondary schools in England for attendance named
Many were also among the country’s highest performers when it came to GCSEs 👀
Amber Allott

School attendance can play a big part in a pupil's outcomes

1 in 5 pupils 'persistently' missing school - why it matters for GCSEs

B. Ware, author of the Words of WARNING collection

B. Ware’s bid to keep children reading for pleasure

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

Some of the amazing costumes in Northampton for World Book Day 2025...

104 pictures of children dressed as favourite characters for World Book Day 2025

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Inspiring young people to connect with nature and building greener schools are both on the government agenda

Three things the Government is doing to make schools 'greener'
Even schools and their pupils are playing their part 🌳
Amber Allott

Some groups of children get legal priority when it comes to school places, and schools also have their own criteria for handling too many applications

Which children get priority when it comes to secondary school places

Students at these Northamptonshire sixth forms did especially well when it comes to A Level results

The 11 best state sixth forms for A Levels in Northamptonshire

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

Breakfast Club file picture/National World

First 17 schools to trial free breakfast clubs announced - see full list

Starting secondary school can be a scary time for children

Children's 7 biggest fears about starting secondary school

You have the right to appeal if your child isn't offered a place in your secondary school of choice

How to appeal if your child doesn't get into chosen secondary school

National secondary school offers day is coming up quick

When is secondary school offers day - and what parents need to know

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

How to access DWP and local financial support during half-term break

These sixth forms were among the East Midlands' top performers in the most recent school year

The 20 best state sixth forms in the East Midlands for 2025

A new study has examined how school sport and physical activity can boost young people’s wellbeing

PE, school sport and physical activity can transform young lives - new research

These sixth forms were among England's top performing state schools for A Levels last year

The 21 top state sixth forms for A Levels in England named

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

Certain demographics, including girls, appear to be getting identified as having SEN at lower rates

Three groups of children whose SEN needs may be going unrecognised

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

A record number of notices for term-time holidays were issued in the last school year

The rules for taking children on holiday during term time explained

Walking to school alone can be good for a child's sense of independence, but they need to learn to do it safely

10 top tips for children walking to school alone - and when they can

Household Support Fund to provide £300 payments for half-term holidays

These toys were banned in many schools for a whole host of different reasons

11 toys commonly banned from schools in the 2000s

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

21 things parents can do at home to help children prepare for GCSEs

More than one in four parents in a recent study admitted bending the rules to get a place at a preferred school

School admission criteria explained, as parents admit 'breaking rules'

Storm Éowyn has made it unsafe to travel in some parts of the UK

The rules for keeping your child home during weather warnings

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompted a fiery debate during PMQs this week

Three reasons Government's Schools Bill has been controversial

The one thing you should never put in your child's packed lunch (Photo: Nina L/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)

Foods you should not include in your child's packed lunch box

The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year

11 ways phone use impacts children, from school to mental health