Schoolchildren are banned from singing Happy Birthday in the classroom over fears it could spread coronavirus – and are told to listen to it on YouTube or hum the tune instead Schools across the country have banned singing inside due to coronavirus fears Birthday cakes from home have also been banned to stop the virus … Read more
Head teacher tells 200 primary schoolchildren to self-isolate after four staff test positive for Covid Marie Berry told students at Bournville Primary School to self-isolate last night Those in years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 will remain home alongside 30 members of staff School was deep cleaned and remains open for further 300 students enrolled By … Read more
Knife-wielding man wounds five including schoolchildren in a stabbing spree near a kindergarten in China Five were injured in the knife attack in southern Chinese metropolis Guangzhou The incident occurred around 7am today near a local kindergarten and a school At least four of the five wounded are schoolchildren, reported Chinese media The suspect was … Read more
Marcus Rashford is spearheading a task force on the issue of child food poverty and is warning of ‘devastating’ effects on the stability of the country if action is not taken quickly. The Manchester United and England striker was successful in campaigning for free school meal vouchers to be provided to pupils over the summer … Read more
Summer camps for schoolchildren are being planned to take the strain off working parents as ministers admit the REAL academic ‘catch-up’ won’t start until classes begin in September The Government will announce plans for summer camps later this week They will offer art, sport and general well-being instead of English or maths A poll suggests 88 … Read more
Thousands of schoolchildren and students have decided to take matters into their own hands and stay home in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. A Twitter hashtag, #Covid19Walkout, has sparked a movement amongst younger generations to stage a walkout on Friday. School chiefs and teaching unions are to hold crisis talks with Education … Read more