Period-pain proof required for school sick days
The school says it is also not accepting explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill".
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Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school
An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.
Private schools say early signs of pupils leaving
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.
GCSE students to continue receiving Covid exam help
The education secretary says equation sheets should be available to students sitting exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
'You're sending them into the lion's den'
Parents say children have been shouted at in class for movements and sounds they cannot control.
Lack of emphasis on teaching water safety - head
Head teacher Gary Gentle says children are "not taught enough" about self-safe rescue.
Sex charge tutor case reveals ‘massive' safeguarding hole
A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.
Campaigners devastated as sign language GCSE scrapped
The qualification was due to be introduced in September 2026 but was delayed until 2027.
Fifteen schools need urgent repairs after inspection
Schools with ceilings identified as being at risk of collapsing are being fixed immediately.
Funding fears over increasing Welsh in schools
Teaching unions worry about plans to increase the number of pupils learning Welsh at school.
Prison education failing young offenders - Ofsted
Some children in young offender institutions spend 23 hours per day in their cells, a report says.
'My apprenticeship has set me up for life'
Alex Whinfrey-Gibson, 22, says his apprenticeship combined knowledge, skill and experience.
'Head teacher said he imagined me in a bikini'
Five staff members say a head teacher made sexually inappropriate comments towards them.
Teen stabbed two teachers and pupil, court hears
The 14-year-old told staff members and a student she was going to kill them, the court heard.
Ray Winstone backs dads' knife crime lessons call
The actor says teens caught with weapons should meet victims' families to reduce knife deaths.
The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?
How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.
The shopping centre helping students feel at home
Leeds' Merrion Centre is promoting itself on Chinese social media to its growing East Asian clientele.
Private school's fear over loss of VAT exemption
Parents at a private school in Stockport fear the unintended consequences of the impending increase.
'I can't enjoy student life until I get a job'
University of Sussex student Jordan Andrews says his maintenance loan only covers the bare minimum.
English teacher banned after helping pupils cheat
John Spelacy has shown "little remorse" for his actions at the school, a panel hears.
