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Concern over app used in Bristol schools
21 Sep 2023
Over 100 schools in Bristol have faced criticism for using the Think Family Education (TFE) app, which provides safeguarding leads with easy access to pupils' and their families' interactions with police, child protection, and welfare services.…
Chancellor urged to spend on public services
21 Sep 2023
In August, high inflation led to increased government finances, creating pressure on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to boost support for state services, according to the Resolution Foundation. Government borrowing for August was £11.6 billion and nearly £70…
Police officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba
21 Sep 2023
An armed Metropolitan Police officer, identified as NX121, has been charged with the murder of black rapper Chris Kaba in south London. Kaba, a 24-year-old expectant father, was fatally shot by a police marksman during a…
Change in attitudes towards school attendance
21 Sep 2023
A recent report conducted by consultancy Public First highlights a ‘seismic shift’ in parental views on daily school attendance since the Covid pandemic. The factors contributing to this shift include the cost of living crisis, increased…
More NHS strikes
21 Sep 2023
The CEO of a large NHS trust has expressed his concerns about the ongoing industrial action by NHS consultants and junior doctors, comparing the situation to going into a battle with one arm tied behind their…
Germany: shortage of teachers
21 Sep 2023
As the new school year begins in Germany, the biggest problem is still the nationwide shortage of teachers. This could be remedied, for example by employing career changers, having larger classes, and using more hybrid lessons…