Education Secondary School Closes Due to External IT Failure, Citing Safeguarding Concerns February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An “external IT failure” has necessitated the closure of a secondary school. Budehaven Community School, situated in Bude, Cornwall, reported that it had “experienced a complete breakdown of our internet,…
Education Concerns raised over end of support for young adults with special educational needs in Northern Ireland February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Caroline Campbell traveled from Londonderry to Stormont on Monday to inform assembly members (MLAs) and other attendees about the “cliff-edge” her 17-year-old autistic son, Oscar, will encounter. Oscar is scheduled…
Education Primary School Students Fundraise for Bereavement Charity in Tribute to Teacher’s Daughter February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Young students at a primary school are undertaking a cycling challenge within their classroom to collect donations, honoring the memory of their teacher’s late daughter. Year 6 pupils at St…
Education Teen’s “Autism Burnout” Leads to Three-Year School Absence February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The parents of a 16-year-old boy have stated that “autism burnout” has prevented him from attending school for a period of three years. Alistair is currently receiving home education from…
Education Derbyshire Family Expresses Distress Over SEND School Placement Delays February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A mother in Derbyshire has expressed feeling like she is “failing” her daughter due to the ongoing wait for a placement in an appropriate special educational needs (SEND) school. Phoebe,…
Education University Vice-Chancellor: Course Closures Are a “Last Resort” February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The vice-chancellor of a university has indicated that the closure of courses as a cost-saving measure would only be contemplated as a “last resort”. In an interview with the BBC,…
Education Newly Placed SEND Students Conclude First Half-Term February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Over 60 students requiring special educational needs (SEND) support have concluded their initial half-term in school placements recently established. Swindon Borough Council announced in March that it had secured £22.43…
Education Schoolchildren’s Festive Visit Boosts Activity at Essex’s Quietest Station February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Pupils introduced a festive atmosphere to Essex’s least-used railway station, potentially marking its most active day in its 176-year existence. On Tuesday, over 120 students, educators, and guardians from White…
Education Former Premier League Referee Uriah Rennie Appointed Sheffield Hallam University Chancellor February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Uriah Rennie, recognized as the Premier League’s inaugural black referee, has been appointed as the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University. Mr. Rennie, a native of the city’s Wybourn area,…
Education Derbyshire Schools Secure £3.2 Million for Expanded SEND Provisions February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Funds totaling approximately £3 million are designated for three schools in Derbyshire to expand provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). During a cabinet meeting held on…