[ad_1] Jordan AndrewsJordan Andrews is one of many students looking for part-time work to boost his incomeOnly days after arriving at university for the first time, Jordan Andrews had an interview for a part-time job, knowing that he would have to work in order to enjoy the social side of student life.The 18-year-old from Carmarthenshire worked out that his maintenance loan would not cover more than the bare minimum while
[ad_1] An English teacher who helped his pupils to cheat on their coursework has been banned from the classroom indefinitely.John Spelacy offered "improper assistance" to English language and literature students at Fakenham Academy, in Norfolk, in the 2022-23 academic year.The 58-year-old's "calculated" actions had been going on for a prolonged period of time, the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) said in a report.The Sapienta Education Trust, which runs Fakenham Academy, said
[ad_1] A university has transformed one of its student union bars into an alcohol-free social space in response to changing student habits.The University of Bradford has replaced pints and pitchers with hot drinks, bubble tea and smoothies at its new cafe, Brew and Co Kitchen.Research published by the charity Drinkaware in 2022 found that 26% of 16-24 year-olds did not drink - the highest percentage of any age group.A university
[ad_1] GoogleSt Monica's Catholic Primary School said Alice Cresswell had left the school since the incidentA teacher who allowed her sex offender partner on to school grounds has been told she can continue in the profession.A panel said Alice Cresswell had shown a "very serious lapse of judgement" by letting the man drive her to work at St Monica's Catholic Primary School in Milton Keynes.He posed a "big risk" to
[ad_1] DJ McLaren/BBCSome secondary schools in Hitchin, such as Hitchin Boys and The Priory, have already announced their plans to join William Ransom Primary School to be ‘phone-free’A group of parents have signed a pledge to delay giving their child a smartphone until the end of Year 9.William Ransom Primary School, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has asked all 25 primaries in the town to join them in requesting that parents do
[ad_1] HandoutNatasha was found dead shortly before a presentation in front of more than 40 students in a lecture theatreThe parents of a student with chronic anxiety who killed herself ahead of a university presentation have welcomed new guidance for disabled students. University of Bristol student Natasha Abrahart was found dead in her flat in April 2018. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance - contributed
[ad_1] A school has increased the size of some of its maths classes to 60 pupils due to a "national shortage of specialist teachers". Caldicot School in Monmouthshire said it was teaching pupils in the first three years of secondary - Years 7 to 9 - in the bigger classes. Rachel Garrick, a former Labour member of the council's cabinet, claimed school governors were "begging" for help. Her comments came
[ad_1] Teachers could be asked to swear an oath against inappropriate relationships with pupils.A motion due to be considered by Flintshire council could see teachers and school staff pledge in front of a manager not to form intimate relationships with students.It follows the court case of Gwynedd headteacher Neil Foden, who was jailed for 17 years in July after being found guilty of sexually abusing four girls.But education union NASUWT
[ad_1] BBCSevere damp in classrooms, crumbling brickwork, mould on children’s toys, holes in the ceilings, and mice infestations.These are just some of the issues with the 135 year old building occupied by Holy Family Primary in Magherafelt.It currently caters for 580 pupils from over 20 nationalities, but its principal says its ageing infrastructure is now becoming a “health and safety issue”.The school has been lobbying for government funding for a
[ad_1] BBCRebecca is worried VAT will make private school unaffordable for Maisie (left), Max (centre) & Ellia (right), who all have special educational needsPupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) might lose their extra support at private schools once a 20% VAT is introduced.Some parents of SEND pupils say they already at "breaking point" financially.Mum-of-three Rebecca, from Somerset, believes the new fees are "unfair", she said: "If they can
