Primary school

Best school-age education project: Year Six Dividend - City Pay It Forward

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Stanley Tucci, Delia Smith and Dame Prue Leith, who are backing a call to get children cooking at primary school

Celebrity chefs call for "practical cookery in primary schools"

One of the Humphrey's Tiny Tales series, published by Faber and Faber

Books taken off school library shelves as they contain adult link

A Welsh primary school is closed after the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl.

Primary school closed after tragic death of eight-year-old pupil

You can usually apply for your child's primary school place online, but you may want to attend open days or consider local options first

How to apply for your child's primary school place for next year

Much higher proportions of pupils met Government standards in some parts of the country than others

The council areas where the most children met school skills targets

On the first day of this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, a hot air balloon has been caught on camera crashing into a primary school

Shocking moment hot air balloon crashes into primary school

Coronation Street star Katy Cavanagh set to return for Sue Cleaver’s exit storyline

Coronation Street spoilers revealed

Children legally need to be in schooling by the age of five

What age children start school, and what to do if they're not ready

Iain Williamson, Head Teacher at Dame Dorothy Primary School (right).

School headmaster hails the importance of sport for children

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

Dawn Cox, 47, from Hintlesham, died last week in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a crash that occurred on Sunday, March 30, on the B1070.

Former teacher dies in crash

Primary school scoop national award for sporting provision

Screengrab issued by Bedfordshire Police of of teenager Nicholas Prosper holding a plank of wood as a mock gun

Triple killer jailed for life

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

Complaints surfaced after reports of men “hanging around” near Deanshanger Primary School in Northamptonshire during drop-off and pick-up times.

Asylum seekers seen 'loitering' outside school
Police have told people “not to take matters into their own hands” after amid concerns of asylum seekers reportedly loitering near a primary school.
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From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Hannah and Rupert Drury at the £4 million property in the Lake District at Coniston Water. P

I broke 'dry January' to celebrate my £4m Lake District home win

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Junk food adverts ban is needed - but can't do anything about Mr Beast Tom Morton

Home s on Bentworth Road in Hammersmith were evacuated after "radioactive" waste was found while clearing out a home.

Homes evacuated after 'radioactive' waste found inside bin bags

The minibus was completely destroyed

Sick thieves steal primary school's minibus and set fire to it

These parts of England are trying to get new academies built

The parts of England getting brand new academies

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

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Binbrook C of E Primary School - Skipping Challenge

Riley Thompson was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma after a routine preschool eye test revealed a golf-ball sized cancerous tumour pressing against his eye.

Boy loses eye after tumour found during routine test

Jasmin Jandu and Sabina Cox of Platform, with Dan Mackintosh (English Lead) and pupils at Gosford Park with the recently donated books.

Coventry school library boosted by book donation from Platform

Dr Alex George opens up about hitting 20 stone after brother's suicide
Love Island's Dr Alex George has shared how he reached 20 stone before overhauling his life, quitting drinking and making gentle exercise a priority.
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Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

Nine-year-old Ada Bicakci died after a bus crash in Bexleyheath, south-east London.

Girl killed in horror bus crash named

Two pupils from Millstead Primary School have died following a stomach bug outbreak

Primary school pupils, 5 and 6, die after stomach bug outbreak

Newquay Junior Academy in Cornwall

Primary school bans skirts

Alfie Lewis died after being stabbed in Horsforth on November 7 last year. Pictures: WYP/SWNS

Teen found guilty of murder

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Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington died while at a sleepover at a friend's house

Boy, 11, died at sleepover

Armed police have reportedly locked down Tilery Primary School near Middlesbrough after entering a home on the nearby estate of Portrack. (Credit: Google Maps)

Breaking Police incident locks down school

Seven wild rabbits have been found dead in an alleyway in Sidcup. Picture: RSPCA

Seven rabbits found dead in alley

Elizabeth Bell, 11, died after she was hit by a bin lorry on her way to school

Tributes for girl,11, who died after being hit by bin lorry

Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image via Stock Adobe (Monkey Business) for illustrative purposes only.

Primary and secondary school applications to be confirmed soon

Royal United Hospital in Bath has gone into a lockdown amid a 'security threat'

Breaking Hospital under lockdown

A primary school in Kent is charging parents £6 if they are late to pick up their child

Breaking School charges £6 for late pick-ups

H&M apologise and remove school uniform advert after being accused of 'sexualising' children. Picture: Getty

H&M apologise for 'sexualised' school uniform ad

Weaverthorpe Primary School. Picture: Auction House

School forced to close after Ofsted inspection up for sale for £125k

A coroner has concluded that an Ofsted inspection "likely contributed" to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life shortly after her school was downgraded to the lowest Ofsted rating. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Breaking Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to death of headteacher

School summer holidays could become shorter

Changing length of school summer holiday makes sense Tom Morton

Fire engines, police and a hazmat support unit cordoned off areas after a white powder was found on pavements near a primary school. (Photo: PA/PA Wire)

Breaking Emergency sparked after 'suspicious' white powder found on pavements

Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach was a schoolgirl when she first starred in the ITV soap and appears to have always suffered from low self-esteem. She needs to win Strictly to give her the confidence she so deserves. Photographs by Getty

Ellie Leach must win Strictly to give her the confidence she deserves Marina Licht

The rare Harry Potter book could fetch £20k

Rare Harry Potter book could sell for £20K after being found in school

A 32-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching after he brought ketamine into a primary school in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.

UK teacher banned for bringing drugs into school

Digga D London 2023: UK rapper announces ‘youngest ever’ headline show - how to buy tickets

Digga D announces headline 2023 UK show - how to buy tickets

Free Barbie and Ken dolls have been given to primary school pupils across the UK, but experts are unsure of the benefits.

Free Barbie and Ken dolls given to thousands UK children

The most recent playground fad is the super popular drink. Launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI in 2022, the demand for Prime is extremely high. While taking the drink into school is banned in many places, kids are taking empty bottles of Prime to school as water bottles

Pupil’s ‘cardiac episode’ after drinking Prime Energy sparks warning

Jeremy Clarkson shone a light on Chadlington in Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm (Pic:Getty)

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Teacher Natalie Andrew talks to her Year 2 primary school students at Halley House School in east London (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When National Offer Day is and if parents can appeal decisions

Group A Streptococcus usually causes mild illnesses such as a sore throat but can cause more serious infections. Credit: Getty Images

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Mo Farah with his family. (Getty Images)

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