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Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism

Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign by celebrities including Chris PackhamOfsted, the body responsible for safeguarding in education in England, has dropped guidance for inspectors that linked autism and extremism after an outcry from celebrity campaigners.An education minister has disclosed that an updated training document “no longer includes reference to children with autism” after claims that it was “offensive” and “clumsy” discrimination. Continue reading...

The Labour MPs and ministers keeping quiet about their private education (including one who went to Eton)

The Labour MPs and ministers keeping quiet about their private education (including one who went to Eton)Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GLEN OWEN and EIRIAN JANE PROSSER, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 23:56, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 23:58, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Grammar school chief turns detective to catch parents using fake addresses to scam their child a place

Grammar school chief turns detective to catch parents using fake addresses to scam their child a placeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIZABETH IVENS FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 22:02, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 22:02, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments

'Anti-national' school library book rocks J&K, 8 officials suspended

A political uproar has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following the discovery of books in government school libraries describing the region as "India-occupied Kashmir" and referring to a banned separatist leader as "Shaheed." The BJP has demanded the education minister's resignation, while the administration has suspended officials, blacklisted publishers, and launched a high-level inquiry into the matter. This incident reignites the ongoing debate over narratives in the region.

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All Scots secondary schools to get 'bleed kits' amid alarming wave of classroom violence

All Scots secondary schools to get 'bleed kits' amid alarming wave of classroom violenceClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANDY BEAVEN, NEWS AND FEATURE WRITER Published: 18:02, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 18:02, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments

America's next 250 years begin in the classroom

As America marks its 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect on one of history’s greatest experiments.The Founders established a nation unlike any the world had ever seen, not built on inherited privilege, but on the belief that every person possesses God-given, inalienable rights. They believed that free people would accomplish more than concentrated political power ever could. That vision transformed the world.The United States has lifted more people into prosperity than any other...

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'Academic jihad': BJP seeks ban on J&K textbook 'glorifying terrorists'; LG suspends 8

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has taken decisive action by suspending officials and initiating an inquiry into school library books deemed to contain 'inappropriate content.' This decision comes after reports surfaced of a book that seemingly glorified terrorists and separatists while promoting a harmful narrative. Consequently, authors and publishers face blacklisting, and the distribution of such publications is being halted across the Union Territory.

Cops raid Marymede Catholic College and charge Melbourne sport assistant, 24, with sexually penetrating a child: What parents were told - as he's unmasked for the first time

Cops raid Marymede Catholic College and charge Melbourne sport assistant, 24, with sexually penetrating a child: What parents were told - as he's unmasked for the first timeExclusive images of accused school sex offender as he walks on bail By PAUL SHAPIRO, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:01, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 14:01, 4 July 2026 e-mail

US students test the future at Chengdu robotics site

A group of 77 students from leading US universities, including Yale University, Brown University and Johns Hopkins University, are in Chengdu for an academic and cultural exchange program. One stop on their trip takes them to a local humanoid robotics company, where they test robots and speak with engineers working on embodied AI.

Third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without being able to read properly

Exclusive: Analysis finds lower reading fluency than children from other ethnic backgrounds and richer peersA third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave their primary school unable to read well enough to access the secondary curriculum, leading to disengagement and school absence, according to new research.The findings were published days after an independent inquiry into white working-class educational outcomes concluded the current education system was “not set up to serve white work...

Former royal aide offers advice to Prince George ahead of Eton start: 'Don't waste it!'

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who spent a decade as the trusted confidant to Princes William and Harry, has offered his advice to Prince George ahead of his start to life at Eton College.The former SAS commander has emerged from the shadows with his first work of fiction.The wartime thriller, titled "Beyond the Edge of Light," draws upon both his remarkable military career and the clandestine life of his late mother.The former Irish Guards officer earned an MBE for his role in dismantling a Colombian...

Doctor, engineer… or something else? How India’s career dream is changing

In India, engineering and medicine have long been the cornerstones of middle-class aspirations, symbolizing security and respect. Yet, the landscape is transforming. With the rise of AI and digital sectors, the job market now prizes flexibility and contemporary skills over old-fashioned degrees. Professions in AI, cybersecurity, and digital marketing are emerging as attractive, rewarding alternatives to traditional paths, proving that the definition of success has evolved.

'53 marks in JEE': Student shares how he still got into Stanford, Princeton & Caltech

A Stanford student's surprisingly low JEE score of 15% contrasted with his admission to Caltech, Princeton, and Stanford highlights India's intense engineering competition. While US universities consider diverse factors, the JEE primarily tests exam performance. This disparity underscores the vast talent pool in India, with the student emphasizing the scale of technical competition over individual academic journeys.

Gujarat TAT Secondary prelims result 2026 declared; scorecards available at sebexam.org

The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat, has declared the Gujarat TAT-S Preliminary Examination Result 2026 on its official portal. Candidates can access their scorecards using their confirmation number or seat number and date of birth. The board has also issued revised final answer key updates for the Gujarati Medium Common Paper and the Science and Mathematics paper. The result follows the completion of the objection process, with qualified candidates set to appear for the TAT-S Mains Exami...

Headteacher laughs off 'airy fairy snowflakes' after keeping school open during heatwave - 'We got on with it in 1976!'

A headteacher has laughed off "airy fairy snowflakes" after keeping his school open during the sweltering June heatwave.Alun Ebenezer, who leads Caldicot School in Monmouthshire, kept his doors open despite attendance dropping to just 33 per cent on one of the hottest days of the year.More than 300 schools across England and Wales closed or switched their schedules during the extreme heat event, which triggered a rare red alert across swathes of the UK."This country would never win a war again,"...

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Mumbai schools, colleges closed today as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain

Mumbai faces a red alert with extremely heavy rainfall expected Saturday, July 4. Schools and colleges are closed for the afternoon session as a precaution. Residents are urged to stay indoors due to intense showers, gusty winds up to 60 kmph, and a high tide warning. Authorities advise avoiding travel and monitoring official updates.

Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years

The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cutsA leading higher education programme, aimed at keeping 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has been axed by the British government just two years after it was announced.The scheme, Strengthening higher education for female empowerment (SHEFE), which was unveiled with some fanfare two years ago by the outgoing Conservative government, had a £45m budget...