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In the 1960s, I trained as a dental auxiliary (later known as dental therapists). We were trained to fill in gaps in the school dental service…

Charities and community groups have seen a rise in demand for second-hand school uniform.Barnardo’s in Frome has put out an appeal for donated uniform, due to…

Holly-Anne LangloisBBC News, GuernseyBBCThe cost of living and specific school uniform requirements have been cited for an expensive return back to schoolEmma-Jayne BlackmanBBC News, JerseyA family…

A mother has been prosecuted for the third time after her teenage son failed to attend school for more than two months. The 16-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent,…

Seb CheerBBC News, YorkshireBBC/Seb CheerVic said she had spent time off work during the school holidays investigating the policy instead of being with her childrenParents claim…

A primary school has not reopened for the new term after thieves stole pipes leaving the site without water.Davie Clifford, head teacher of Stirchley Primary School…

Good morning. It’s back-to-school week, and the daily ritual (or, perhaps, panic) begins as uniforms are being donned and lunchboxes packed across the UK to start…

Bethan LewisFamily and education correspondent, BBC Wales NewsVicky Williams says she starts to worry about budgeting for the next school year at ChristmasA mum says she…

Doubts have surfaced over Kemi Badenoch’s claim to have been offered a place at a prestigious US medical school at 16, with admissions staff unable to…

Hazel ShearingEducation correspondentGetty ImagesPupils in England who missed school during the first week back in September 2024 were more likely to miss large parts during the…