Jess Harris
‘Alarming’ rise in school pupil absence rates, says report
An “alarming” rise in school pupil absence rates since the Covid pandemic is seriously harming learning, an education think tank has said. It is estimated that 40% of secondary pupils…
Bad management has prompted one in three UK workers to quit, survey finds
Study shows widespread concern over quality of managers, with 82% of bosses deemed ‘accidental’, having had no formal training. Almost one-third of UK workers say they’ve quit a job because…
Gordonstoun student on her way to the BBC Proms with the National Youth Orchestra
Gordonstoun student Katie Parker has been awarded a place with the prestigious National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Great Britain. The 17-year-old was introduced to the French Horn at the age…
Council pauses plan to increase cost of school meals in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council has paused plans to increase the cost of a school meal by more than 15%. It had planned to raise the price of a council-supplied meal from…
How boarding schools help international students settle into school life
Choosing to board offers unrivalled opportunities for international students to enjoy the best of all the UK has to offer. At Stephen Perse in Cambridge, our boarding students benefit from…
School phone ban will make classroom behaviour worse, claim teaching unions
Teaching unions have claimed that the Education Secretary’s mobile phone ban will make classroom behaviour worse. Gillian Keegan is to announce on Monday that she is banning smartphones from classrooms both during…
Ukraine war: First underground school to be built in Kharkiv
Ukraine’s first underground school will be built in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov has said. “Such a shelter will allow thousands of children to continue their in-person…
School strikes: No new pay offer despite weekend talks
Unison has said strikes that will close schools across Scotland are going ahead despite last-ditch talks over the weekend. Its members will strike across 24 council areas for three days…
The Guardian view on the rise in school absences: a crisis made in government
Headteachers need more support if they are to persuade reluctant pupils to come back The Guardian view on the rise in school absences: a crisis made in government. Pretty much…
Voices: It’s time to end the madness of overpriced school uniforms
A schoolgirl has been placed in isolation for not adhering to her school’s strict uniform code. Her crime? Wearing an Asda skirt. Is this for real? What mum has not made a mad dash…
