Tag: UK education
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ATLP Teachers’ Strike Threatens GCSE Preparation Across West Midlands
Overview: Why ATLP Teachers Are Taking Action The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), which runs more than 20 schools in the West Midlands, is facing a teachers’ strike that has raised concerns among parents, students and school leaders. The dispute centers on pay, conditions, and the resources believed necessary to deliver high-quality instruction. With disruption…
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England College Staff Prepare for Strike Over Pay and Conditions
Overview of the dispute Staff at 25 colleges across England are set to strike next week in response to ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions. The action, led by the University and College Union (UCU), follows a pattern seen across the Further Education sector where colleges seek to balance budgets with fair pay, reasonable…
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Ex-Dulwich Teacher Alleges Farage Racism Claims Were Suppressed in 1981
The claim that Nigel Farage faced allegations of racism as a teenager at a prestigious London school in 1981 has reignited debate about how schools handle sensitive accusations and the long shadow of public figures’ early years. A former Dulwich College teacher, speaking on condition of anonymity, says that pupils and staff discussed concerns about…
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Poole School Bans KPop Demon Hunters Songs Over Christian Ethos
Public Tension Over Musical Content At A Poole School A school in Poole, Dorset, has banned the singing of songs from the popular Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters. The decision, shared by school officials, was framed as an effort to maintain the institution’s Christian ethos and overall values. The move has sparked debate among students,…
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Poole school bans KPop Demon Hunters songs amid Christian ethos concerns
Controversy Sparks Debate Over Pop Culture and School Ethos in Poole A school in Poole, England, has drawn attention after banning the singing of songs from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters, citing concerns that the music does not align with its stated Christian ethos. The decision has ignited discussions among parents, students, and educators…
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Universities must act on antisemitism, Bridget Phillipson says
Education Secretary highlights crisis of antisemitism in UK universities Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has warned that antisemitism on university campuses is an ongoing and unacceptable problem, demanding that universities take concrete steps to protect Jewish students. In a candid interview and through new policy measures, she outlined how the government plans to address the harassment…
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Are smartphones becoming almost essential for Dorset’s youth?
Smartphones: a lifeline and a pressure point for Dorset’s young people In Poole, Dorset, young people describe smartphones as both a safety net and a source of anxiety. A recent discussion at a Smartphone Free Childhood event, featuring local authorities, educators, and health experts, highlighted how these devices shape daily life for children and teenagers.…