Children to be taught anti-misogyny in sex education classes
New government guidance for schools says parents should be told about what their children are learning.
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The schools still deciding on two week half term
BBC Surrey political reporter, Jack Fiehn, looks at the plans for a two week half term in 2026.
Dads call for ban on smartphones in schools
The two fathers say the current guidance on smartphones in schools is unsafe for children.
My mentor at uni is amazing - others may not get the same help
A charity says its mentoring support could become stretched with more free school meal pupils eligible for help.
School suspensions rise to nearly a million in England
Suspensions and exclusions rose in the last school year - with a significant increase among primary-age pupils.
'Teachers must be given the tools to tackle racism'
Calls are made for teacher racism training as figures suggest a rise in suspensions in Kent schools.
Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.
Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones
Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight.
School meal costs mean less meat and smaller portions, caterers say
A 3p rise in free school meals funding is "almost an insult", school caterers organisation LACA says.
School meal costs mean less meat and smaller portions, caterers say
A 3p rise in free school meals funding is "almost an insult", school caterers organisation LACA says.
School remains closed after solar panel fire
The school in Cramlington will remain closed until Thursday, Northumberland County Council says.
Government urged to keep care plans for children with special needs
Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished.
Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.
Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs.
Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says
Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".
Family hubs to open in every council in England
Government says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children.
Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that
Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.
Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that
Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.
Trans books removed from children's library section, Reform council says
KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.
University staff hold one-day strike
A union says it is concerned compulsory redundancies have not been ruled out.
