‘Unprecedented demand’ means hundreds of kids could be left without special school places
The Taoiseach says the number of applications for next year has “increased exponentially” Hundreds of children in Ireland could be left without special school places come September due to ‘unprecedented demand’. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil that demand has “increased exponentially” and is “over and above anything contemplated”. He said it cannot be guaranteed that […]
6 months ago
School bans mirrors from toilets after students spend too long staring at themselves
Students that require mirrors for “medical purposes” must request one from reception. A Lincolnshire school has banned mirrors from its bathrooms after students took too long while looking at themselves. According to the school’s headmaster, the whole ordeal was making students late for class and made others feel uncomfortable. Grant Edgar, headmaster at William Farr […]
9 months ago
Minister McEntee welcomes new free meals programme for the summer holidays
Minister Helen McEntee said the plan is part of the Government plan to end child poverty A new pilot programme has been launched to provide meals to young people during the summer holidays. Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD welcomed the Summer 2025 Holiday Meals Pilot Programme, beginning on June 3rd 2025. The […]
1 year ago
School bans mirrors from toilets after students spend too long staring at themselves
Students that require mirrors for “medical purposes” must request one from reception. A Lincolnshire school has banned mirrors from its bathrooms after students took too long while looking at themselves. According to the school’s headmaster, the whole ordeal was making students late for class and made others feel uncomfortable. Grant Edgar, headmaster at William Farr […]
1 year ago
Schoolbook pulled for ‘discriminatory’ depiction of Irish family
“We apologise for any hurt caused.” Earlier this week, a publisher apologised for the way in which they depicted a traditional Irish family in a schoolbook. It has since been confirmed that they are now pulling the book. Outrage was sparked online following the circulation of an image from the page of the schoolbook, with some arguing […]
2 years ago
School bullies end up earning more money in middle age, study finds
They were also more likely to have higher job satisfaction A study spanning five decades has found that children who were bullies at school are more likely to earn more money in middle age. Researchers from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex used data about almost 7,000 people born […]
2 years ago