BBC Marina Mauger said the phone ban could encourage children to talk to each other A former teacher and union rep has said a decision to ban mobile phones in Jersey schools and colleges “may encourage children to actually talk to each other”. The Government of Jersey said the ban …

Charlie Jones BBC News, Essex BBC Sienna, pictured with Alazar, said she hoped children would be inspired by her school’s rich history Pupils have been taking pride in their school history in the year it celebrates its 200th anniversary. Dedham Church of England Primary School, in Essex but close to …

LDRS Our Lady of Dolours in Westminster reported being at 54% capacity, and will now merge with St Mary of the Angels Five primary schools in Westminster are to be reduced down to two, via two separate mergers, after all the schools involved reported falling student numbers, and financial pressures. …

Sophie van Brugen BBC News BBC Pupils at Platt Primary school in Maidstone learn about sun protection Children as young as five are being taught how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen, as part of a new pilot aimed at reducing future skin cancer cases. The initiative, currently being …

Kate McGough Education reporter, BBC News Family handout Sue’s daughter Matilda (centre) waited 72 weeks for her education, health and care plan Children and young people with special educational needs are facing longer waits for support plans with fewer than half issued on time last year, according to new government …

Helen McCarthy BBC News, Leicester BBC The newly rebuilt Catherine Infant School will generate more electricity than it needs in the summer months A rebuilt infant school in Leicester is now one of the UK’s first carbon neutral schools, according to the Department for Education (DfE). The new £14m Catherine …

Staff at the University of Bradford will begin ten days of strike action next week over plans to make £16m of savings by cutting jobs and closing multiple courses. The University and College Union (UCU) said its members would walk out on Monday in protest against the cuts, with further …

Grace Wood BBC News, Yorkshire Google Moorlands School in north Leeds will close its doors in December A private school in West Yorkshire is to close at the end of the autumn term, blaming VAT on fees and rising budgets for its “unsustainable position”. Moorlands School in Leeds will close …

Kate McGough Education reporter, BBC News Getty Images Children struggling with their speech and language are at greater risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, the charity Speech and Language UK has warned in a report seen exclusively by the BBC. The charity says almost half (45%) …

Lucy Ashton BBC News, South Yorkshire BBC The University of Sheffield said falling international student numbers meant it had to take action to cut costs The University of Sheffield says it has stabilised its finances after warning of a £50m shortfall last year. All departments were told to make savings …

West Sussex County Council is calling for help from MPs as it struggles to deal with a “tidal wave of demand” for services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Last year, the council overspent by more than £54m on the “high needs” portion of its Dedicated Schools …

Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Vanessa Clarke / BBC Children with a lazy eye are being increasingly missed for treatment, experts say, in areas where early screenings are not available in schools. Some councils are unable to offer the service due to capacity or budget constraints, according to the Local Government …

As temperatures rise towards the weekend Elizabeth Rizzini finds out how likely we are to see school closures. BBC News

Sonja Jessup BBC London home affairs correspondent Netflix Netflix series Adolescence sparked a national conversation about the impact of social media on young people An increasing proportion of children aged between 10 and 14 years old are suspected of committing violent crime in London, in comparison to other young people, …

Matthew Barlow BBC News, Derby BBC Principal Matt Jones said a lot of people have been involved in the evolution of the school A school in Heanor that was heavily criticised by inspectors a decade ago has been shortlisted for an international award in honour of its community work. Heanor …

Bethan Nimmo BBC News, Oxfordshire BBC Eight-year-old Henry was left without any education provision for more than two years “Henry’s a genius. He’s a member of Mensa. He taught himself to read aged 25 months.” Kim from Oxfordshire says her son has huge potential – but failings have meant he …

BBC Deputy Robert Ward said the guidance will not be revoked Jersey’s minister for education and lifelong learning is standing by trans guidance in schools after a petition called for it to be revoked until parents were fully consulted, he says. In a response to the 1,062-signature petition, Robert Ward …

Three high court judges have rejected a legal challenge over the government’s policy of adding VAT to private school fees. Lawyers representing families and private schools at the High Court judicial review hearings had argued that the policy was discriminatory and in breach of human rights law. Julie Robinson, chief …

Alexandra Bassingham BBC News, West of England Scott Ellis BBC Points West BBC The Active Uniform Alliance is calling for school uniforms that encourage children to move Children’s organisations are calling for schools to switch formal uniforms in favour of clothing more suitable for play and physical activity to help …

Kate McGough Education producer, BBC News Getty Images There’s been a 44% increase in pupils in England needing support for special educational needs since 2016 Nearly one in five pupils in England are receiving support for special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom, according to government statistics. It comes as …