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School Smartphone Bans "Overly Simplistic" and Punitive, UCL Study Finds

A new University College London report warns that outright bans on smartphones in schools are regarded as "punitive" by young people and may have unintended negative consequences. The research, published as statutory guidance enforcing phone-free schools takes effect in England, suggests pupils do not support blanket restrictions.

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Teenager Jailed for Four Years Over Stafford College Bomb Threats
Safeguarding Jun 29, 2026

Teenager Jailed for Four Years Over Stafford College Bomb Threats

A teenager has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for manufacturing homemade gunpowder and issuing bomb threats at Stafford College. The case highlights critical safeguarding concerns within further education settings and the serious consequences of threats to student safety.

Inquiry Finds Education System Failing White Working Class Pupils
Education Jun 29, 2026

Inquiry Finds Education System Failing White Working Class Pupils

A landmark inquiry has found that the education system is "not serving the interests of white working class children". The report calls for a clear definition of "white working class" to ensure these pupils receive targeted support and do not continue to fall through the cracks.

White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds
Education Jun 29, 2026

White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds

Report says once-in-a-generation changes needed to tackle why such children are lowest-performing large demographicUK politics live – latest updatesThe education system is “not set up to serve white working-class children and families”, an independent inquiry has concluded.The Independent Inquiry in...

Major Report Exposes 'White Working-Class Disadvantage Gap' in Education
Education Jun 29, 2026

Major Report Exposes 'White Working-Class Disadvantage Gap' in Education

A major inquiry has identified a significant 'white working-class disadvantage gap' within the education system, finding that current structures fail to adequately serve children from this background. Addressing these deep-rooted disparities will require sustained national effort and systemic reform over many years.

White working class children failed by education system, argues report
Education Jun 29, 2026

White working class children failed by education system, argues report

The education system is failing white working class children rather than the other way around, according to new analysis. The article argues that years of systemic neglect have eroded family confidence in educational institutions, leaving too many young people without the support they deserve.

Digital language learning and the modern skills journey: David Sedaris on Duolingo
Education Jun 28, 2026

Digital language learning and the modern skills journey: David Sedaris on Duolingo

Author David Sedaris describes his intensive approach to language learning through digital platforms, combining daily exercise with studying Japanese, German, Spanish and French. His experience highlights both the accessibility of modern skill development tools and the potential for obsessive engagement with gamified learning applications.

Cornish Language Enjoys Remarkable Resurgence as Children Embrace Kernewek
Schools Jun 27, 2026

Cornish Language Enjoys Remarkable Resurgence as Children Embrace Kernewek

Young pupils across Cornwall are embracing Kernewek as part of a council-led strategy to revitalise the heritage language in everyday life. Seven-year-old learners describe singing songs and reading books in Cornish as 'fun', signalling growing engagement among the younger generation.

Author warns AI threatens human creativity and the next generation of writers
Policy Jun 27, 2026

Author warns AI threatens human creativity and the next generation of writers

Acclaimed writer Dave Eggers warns that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to human creativity, arguing that delegating thought and writing to machines undermines our species. The author discusses nurturing young creatives through life drawing and the importance of maintaining human artistic expression in an age of automation.

Teenage Boys 'Stuck' on Primary-Level Books as Gender Reading Gap Widens
Schools Jun 26, 2026

Teenage Boys 'Stuck' on Primary-Level Books as Gender Reading Gap Widens

New research reveals a stark gender divide in teenage reading habits, with boys aged 11 to 14 gravitating towards primary-level books whilst their female peers engage with more complex, age-appropriate literature. The findings raise concerns about literacy attainment and whether schools are adequately supporting boys' reading development.