Education Significant Increase in Home-Schooled Children with Special Educational Needs in Worcestershire February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Worcestershire has experienced a “shocking” increase in the number of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are being home-schooled, frequently “by default,” which carries the risk of…
Education Youth collaborate on design for new waterfront facility February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Young individuals have collaborated with architectural professionals to conceive the layout for their preferred new facility situated by the water, intended to function as their central support point. The youth…
Education Wymondham High Academy links staff reductions to SEND funding changes February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A school has announced cuts to its senior personnel, citing decreased funding allocated for students with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Wymondham High Academy informed parents via email that…
Education School Caterer Reports Free Meal Funding Inadequate Amid Cost Increases February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A catering director has stated that a 5p increase in government funding allocated to schools for free school meals is “not enough” given the current rise in food expenses. The…
Education Construction Commences on £11m Youth Zone in Bristol February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Work has commenced on a new youth facility costing £11 million, which its proponents have described as a “vote of confidence” in the city’s “amazing young people”. This facility, named…
Education Digital Innovation Hub Launched to Equip Teachers with New Technologies February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A new digital hub, designed to familiarize educators with cutting-edge technologies and foster immersive learning environments, has commenced operations. Tresham College in Kettering, Northamptonshire, officially inaugurated its Digital Innovation Hub…
Education Ed Sheeran’s Autographed Guitar to Be Raffled by Primary School February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Ed Sheeran has extended a video message of support to a primary school after contributing a signed guitar to aid their fundraising efforts. In the video, which was posted on…
Education Council to Review Proposals for Enhancing Area’s SEND Services February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Forty-two recommendations, including new policies, guidance, and a request for a government review of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, have been put forward to enhance services in specific…
Education Northern Ireland Department of Education Proposes Universal Free School Meals February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek All school pupils in Northern Ireland could be eligible to receive a free school meal, according to plans released by the Department of Education (DE). However, providing a free dinner…
Education Robert Gordon University Announces Potential for 135 Further Job Redundancies February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen has announced the potential for up to 135 additional job losses as part of an initiative to save millions of pounds. This follows an…