Education Newcastle Council Postpones Decision on Post-16 SEND Transport Cuts February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A determination regarding the provision of school transportation for pupils over 16 years old with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been deferred. Councillors at Newcastle City Council were…
Education Local Historian Endeavors to Preserve Townland Heritage February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Local historian Una Walsh, originally from south Armagh, is dedicated to a mission of safeguarding the significance of townlands and fostering a deeper appreciation for their importance among younger generations.…
Education Open University Lecturers’ Contract Dispute Reported by Union February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Staff unions at The Open University (OU) have asserted that “award-winning” lecturers are departing due to what they describe as plans to “fire and rehire” tutors, aimed at resolving long-standing…
Education Surrey Councils Secure Funding for Youth Skills and Employment Support February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Elmbridge and Runnymede borough councils, two local authorities in Surrey, have received £54,000 from the Department of Work and Pensions. This funding is designated to support young people within their…
Education Scottish Covid Inquiry hears of increased parent-teacher disputes post-pandemic February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Educational institutions are encountering increased disputes with parents regarding their children’s conduct following the Covid pandemic, a public inquiry has been informed. The Scottish Covid Inquiry is receiving testimony concerning…
Education Students Support Christmas Hamper Deliveries for Meal Service February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Students from a college have gathered gifts and composed letters for individuals who will be receiving Christmas hampers. These items are intended for clients of Wolverhampton City Council’s meals on…
Education Locked-out teachers to resume classes February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A union announced that teachers, who had been locked out of a secondary school following their vote for industrial action short of a strike, are scheduled to resume teaching on…
Education Higher History Exam Review Attributes Grade Decline to Student Responses February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A review of the current year’s Higher History examination has determined that the marking and grading procedures functioned as designed. This review was initiated following concerns regarding the marking standard,…
Education Youth Bus to Offer Music and Podcast Recording in Walsall February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A new youth bus will provide young individuals with the opportunity to record their own music or podcasts. Equipped with a music recording studio and podcasting gear, the bus is…
Education Community Effort Propels Sólás Towards New Facility February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The founder of a Belfast-based charity supporting children with additional needs has stated that community effort, or “people power,” has significantly advanced their aspiration for a new facility. Sólás is…