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The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Back to school - teachers strikes finally over

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Teachers’ strikes: Fresh round of industrial action announced for July

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

Minister for Schools Nick Gibb is going to look into Year 6 SATs following concerns the reading exam was too difficult

Year 6 SATs exams to be looked into by schools minister

Three teachers and a 14-year-old pupil have been injured in a disturbance at Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire.

Pupil and teachers taken to hospital after ‘disturbance’ at UK school

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

NASUWT votes in favour of abolishing Ofsted after teacher’s death

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted defends school inspections despite backlash

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said school inspections should continue to raise standards in schools.

Teachers are among just one of the many professions striking

Who is striking and when in 2023?

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Who is on strike today? Teachers & junior doctors included

Teachers strike Scotland 2023: Full list of dates EIS union members will strike in March and April

List of strike dates for teachers from EIS union in March & April

Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)

Strike action taking place in March 2023 in the UK - including NEU

Children on World Book Day.

Teachers strikes fall on same day as World Book Day

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

MPs have been given a 2.9% pay rise, starting from April 1.

MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, taking salaries to over £86,000

St John’s Green Primary School in Colchester said they were forced to sack staff as they could no longer cope with the rising costs of energy bills.

Teachers and staff of UK school fired after energy bills soar

Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today

Who is striking in February 2023? Full list of all industrial action

Teachers strike Scotland 2023: Full list of dates EIS will strike in January and February

Full list of dates teachers from EIS union plan to strike

Schools in Scotland are set to close in January as teachers prepare to walk out again in pay dispute. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Schools in England and Wales to shut if teachers take strike action

Pupils enjoying school dinners

Teachers organisations join Jamie Oliver call for free school meals

For many people the positive impact their teachers had on them is never forgotten (photo: Adobe)

School's out for summer: teachers leave lasting impression

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The climate crisis is scary - how do we tell our kids about it?

The majority of teachers are aware that children are attending school without ha...

Schools could bring in ‘week in, week out’ rotas if Covid R rate starts to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

Schools could bring in ‘week in, week out’ rotas if Covid R rate starts to rise

Key workers will get first priority for Covid vaccine after over-50s - including teachers and police (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Key workers will get first priority for Covid vaccine after over-50s - including...

Teachers are ‘top priority’ in phase two for Covid jab - as expert advises staff...

Teachers could be next in line for Covid vaccines after February - the rumours a...

Today is Odd Socks Day 2020 - here's how to get involved in the anti-bullying ca...

Greater clarity for our students is called for as they return to school

Teachers can get a discount on their food shop - here’s how to claim it

Teachers are being offered the chance to win free return flights to a holiday destination of their choice with Qatar Airways (Photo: Shutterstock)

Teachers have got one last chance to win free flights anywhere in world - here's...

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Today is World Teachers' Day - here's what that means and how the world is celeb...

The interim results show that although 64 per cent of teachers support reopening schools, only 18 per cent feel schools are currently safe. Photo: SWNS

Safety concerns from teachers about Scottish schools returning next week

With schools in Scotland due to return next week, the EIS has raised concerns over issues such as phsyical distancing, class sizes, coronavirus testing, and staff who have been shielding.

Teaching union raises concerns ahead of schools returning

Results will be published on 4 August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how Scottish exams are being graded this year - and when results come out

Family and friends can meet up outdoors from 29 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how many people you can meet with in Scotland under the new lockdown rul...

Children of key workers attend one of the hubs at Juniper Green Primary School, Edinburgh.

Survey gives ‘clear picture’ of challenges facing Scottish education

An easing of restrictions could begin from 28 May (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the restrictions set to change in Scotland from 28 May - from seeing f...

83% of readers think schools should not reopen on 1 June – see the full results ...

You can sign your teenager up for virtual cookery classes - here's how

New initiative for the Lewis Sports Centre in Stornoway
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has launched a new programme aimed at making the lives of all people with additional support needs attending the Lewis Sports Centre in Stornoway more comfortable and clearer.

Open Letter to Council Leader Roddie Mackay

Katie MacInnes with one of her Go! Gaelic film co-stars, Alex John Morrison.

Three Stòrlann projects shortlisted in Scottish Gaelic Awards

Aimee created a beautiful charcoal portrait as part of her Higher Expressive work.

Holiday and art projects

National School Autism Awareness Week

Including preparation and marking, teachers are working well over their 35-hour contracts. Picture: John Devlin

Scots teachers ‘work an extra 11 hours’ per week