School phone bans not enough to cut screen time alone, researchers say
New research suggests efforts to suppress screen time need to go further than the school gates to be effective.
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Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death
Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.
Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified'
The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support.
Uni student among two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.
Fire-hit nursery temporarily relocates 10 miles away
Theale reopens on Monday for 76 children, with temporary buildings coming to Thatcham in coming weeks
'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
How should schools respond in emergency situations?
A union says schools should practise emergency responses as they do with routine fire drills.
Teacher banned after sending former pupil £500
A panel found that geography teacher Roger Towersey's behaviour was "clearly unprofessional".
College fears more students given wrong GCSE results
The college said checks found more than 20 GCSE English tests had been marked wrong.
Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg
The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement
First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.
SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.
Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England
The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.
Government to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.
What does Neet stand for and how many are there in the UK?
Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.
Pupils told to remove blazers to prevent disorder
Posts encouraging fights between different schools are emerging on social media.
'Deeply misleading' school talks compared student loans to £30 phone contracts
Graduates hired to deliver the presentations a decade ago were told to avoid using words like "debt".
