Gloucestershire Schools to Use Fines for Absence Only as a Last Resort Monday, July 13, 2026 gloucestershire schools attendance fines parents absence policy education enforcement support Gloucestershire schools have announced that they will issue fines to parents for their children’s absences only as a last resort. While the authority acknowledges the importance of attendance, it aims to prioritize support … Read More
England vs Mexico World Cup Match Sparks Call for School Schedule Flexibility Friday, July 3, 2026 worldcup england mexico schools education attendance union flexibility children bridgetphillipson A unique challenge faces families and schools this Monday, as England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico kicks off at 1am local time. With millions of children eager to watch, union leaders are urging Education … Read More
Education Secretary Urges Parents to Keep Children in School Despite Heatwave Thursday, June 25, 2026 heatwave education schools attendance warnings children safety fines metoffice heat As a severe heatwave sweeps across the UK, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, more than 1,000 schools are closed or partially closed today. The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat, … Read More
Education Secretary Issues Strong Warning to Parents Amid UK Heatwave School Closures Thursday, June 25, 2026 education heatwave schools attendance safety temperature closure government fines dfe As the UK faces a historic heatwave with temperatures reaching a record-breaking 36.1°C in Gosport, Hampshire, more than 1,000 schools are closed or partially closed across the country. The Met Office has issued a rare red … Read More
Pupil ‘Loses Track’ of School Days Missed Amid Ongoing Strikes at Tewkesbury Academy Friday, March 20, 2026 strikes education discipline behaviour students tewkesbury teachers safety union attendance A student at Tewkesbury Academy revealed he has lost count of how many school days he has missed this year due to ongoing teacher strikes. Since early February, staff represented by the National Education Union (NEU) and the … Read More
Cheltenham Festival Sees Attendance Rise with Record Crowds and Thrilling Races Monday, March 16, 2026 cheltenham festival attendance racing goldcup gaelicwarrior paultownend jumpracing ladyday prestburypark The Cheltenham Festival has wrapped up a “terrific” week, with attendance figures rising significantly compared to last year’s event. This year, a total of 226,223 visitors attended the four-day Festival at … Read More