Sir Keir Starmer is weighing up an Australian-style social media embargo for children aged under 16. The Labour Prime Minister formerly said he was ‘personally’ against the ban for teenagers but is understood to be ‘closely monitoring’ the policy. The world-first law was introduced on December 10 by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and sees under-16s banned from Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat,Continue reading “Keir Starmer Considers Social Media Ban For Teens”
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Parents Do Not Want Their Children To Learn About Islam In Religious Education
Parents are pulling their children out of school religious education lessons because they do not want them taught about Islam, the Church of England said yesterday. Some Church officials said they hope to shield their children from learning about any faith but Christianity, and others have a particular intention to keep children from any knowledgeContinue reading “Parents Do Not Want Their Children To Learn About Islam In Religious Education”
Jamie Oliver To Fix ‘Broken’ SEND System
Without sounding condescending. For those who have no idea what SEND stands for, it stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It refers to children and young people who have a learning difficulty or a disability that needs special educational aid to learn and progress. This term encompasses a wide range of needs, including difficultiesContinue reading “Jamie Oliver To Fix ‘Broken’ SEND System”
Taliban Commander’s Nephew Granted Asylum In The UK
A Taliban commander’s nephew who has been granted refugee status in Britain can be joined by seven family members currently living in Turkey, an immigration judge has ruled. None of them speak English, and a tribunal accepted they would place ‘a significant burden upon the public purse’ if they were permitted to move to the UK. ButContinue reading “Taliban Commander’s Nephew Granted Asylum In The UK”
Sumo: Florida Mum Delivers Record-Breaking Baby
A Florida mum stunned the maternity ward after delivering a record-breaking baby boy weighing twice the average newborn’s size. Daniella Hines, 40, welcomed her son Annan on September 3 at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview. Nurses on the ward were left stunned after weighing him at a whopping 13 pounds, 15 ounces, which broke a hospitalContinue reading “Sumo: Florida Mum Delivers Record-Breaking Baby”
The Naughtiest Royal Child Revealed
Prince William has shared a rare insight into the different personalities of his three children, while revealing the real cheeky monkey behind closed doors. The Prince of Wales made the surprisingly frank comments as he visited the national federation of the Women’s Institute (WI) in Sunningdale, Ascot, alongside his wife, Princess Kate. The royal couple journeyed toContinue reading “The Naughtiest Royal Child Revealed”
Waterworld: Where A Four-Year-old Girl Died
The waterpark where a four-year-old girl died had the ‘strongest wave pool’ swimmers had ever felt, according to a mother there on the day. On Monday, Staffordshire Police received reports of a girl in severe condition and were dispatched to Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent. The child was rushed to the hospital for further treatment, but sadlyContinue reading “Waterworld: Where A Four-Year-old Girl Died”
Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts
An education trust’s decision to forbid skirts in its new school uniform code has drawn criticism from a parent. Northern Education Trust – which runs six secondary schools on Teesside – has written to parents outlining the modifications to its school uniform policy, which will come into effect from September 2026. The new uniform policyContinue reading “Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts”
Teacher Wins Case Against School For Yelling At Misbehaving Students
A schoolteacher at an Islamic school who was ‘absurdly’ sacked for yelling at misbehaving students has won $56,000 in compensation from the Fair Work Commission. Commissioner Stephen Crawford found that Paramjit Brownson, a Year 9 teacher at the Australian International Islamic College at Durack in Brisbane, was unfairly dismissed last June and ordered the school to reinstateContinue reading “Teacher Wins Case Against School For Yelling At Misbehaving Students”
School Meals Should Be Free For All Students
It’s absurd to charge kids to eat at a place where they must be all day, according to the law. The law in the United Kingdom requires parents to make sure their children obtain a full-time education, which usually entails going to school. Parents are legally required to ensure their child obtains a quality education,Continue reading “School Meals Should Be Free For All Students”
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