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11:52, 4 OCT 2024

School forced to stop serving cooked meals after mice found in kitchen

The Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen school in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, has suspended the serving of hot meals after mice were found in the kitchen - pupils will now receive packed lunches

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Teacher rang in sick when he was really going to court charged with an offence

North Wales

David Sweet was found out when he was later up in court a second time for drink driving and the earlier appearance came to light to his employers

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The teenagers struggling with school life and the special way they are being helped

Cardiff

Pressure at home, social anxiety, bullying and anger issues are all problems that one high school is tackling with a unique programme to keep pupils in school

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The hardest schools to get into in Cardiff as applications open for 2025

Wales schools

Advice has been given with tips to increase the chance of your child getting a place at their preferred school

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Police investigating as primary school closed over ‘mindless’ vandal attack

Wales schools

Liquid had been poured on the floor, tables had been overturned, a traffic stop sign had been put through one of the doors, and windows had been smashed

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Anger over plan to make teachers swear an oath not to start inappropriate relationships

Education

It comes after a horrific abuse case in Wales

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School forced to teach maths in class sizes of 60 due to teacher shortage

Wales schools

Pupils across three year groups are being taught in 60-student classes for maths

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Schools in Wales cutting subjects including maths as 'dire findings' spell out bleak situation this year

Wales schools

More than half of school leaders in Wales are predicting a budget deficit this academic year with estimates that deficits run into many millions across all 22 local authorities

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Estyn inspection praises Ysgol Bro Eirwg, Cardiff where non-Welsh speaking families are sending their kids

Wales schools

Less than a quarter of pupils at the school come from families where Welsh is spoken at home

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School slammed for 'draconian' policy which sees metal shutters block toilets during lessons

Wales schools

'I couldn’t believe it; it’s ridiculous. It’s supposedly to stop people vaping in the toilets'

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Call for pupils to have 'meat-free Monday' at every school in Wales

Wales schools

A petition was debated in the Senedd

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Welsh Government 'benefits squeeze' leaving low income children without free school meals, group warns

Welsh Government

Benefits to tackle child poverty in Wales have not risen in line with inflation, the Bevan Foundation has warned

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Pupils have lost confidence reading and communicating in Welsh, education watchdog warns

Welsh language

Most pupils at Welsh medium and bilingual schools say they prefer reading in English

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The one habit that is causing head lice in children and the best way to treat them

Family & Kids

Children returning to school could result in more cases of head lice

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GP issues head lice warning as cases in kids expected to soar with the new term

Health

Health experts have warned that parents should be on the lookout for an increase in head lice infestations as children return to school, with a 30% spike in cases every September

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Children's school uniform can last much longer using these top five tips

Wales schools

There's nothing worse than seeing your child come home from school with scuffed shoes or worn trouser knees – thankfully, one expert has a series of top tips to keep their uniform in good nick for longer

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This Welsh private school is the best in the UK for A levels

Wales schools

It was once dubbed “Britain’s brainiest school”

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The full list of Wales' top ranking private schools

Wales schools

Two of the three top performing fee charging schools for A levels this year are in Wales

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Find out how this Swansea school can help your child reach their full potential

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Oakleigh House School, the only independent primary school in Swansea, was founded in 1919

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Secondary school meal prices in every part of Wales as term starts

Wales schools

Prices for secondary school meals across Wales vary by more than £1 depending on where children live and go to school

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Every primary school child in Wales will get free school meals from next week

Wales schools

Free school meals will be offered to all primary school children and all those attending a nursery in a maintained school from September

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How you can claim up to £200 for school essentials if you live in Wales

Your Money

The money can be used for common essentials like uniforms, stationery, school bags and sports equipment

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Supernanny star Jo Frost hits out at parents taking part in online trend

Wales schools

Parenting expert Jo Frost was left outraged after she discovered that youngsters who are as young as seven are sharing their back-to-school routines on social media

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The shocking number of children missing school in Wales and the reasons why

Wales schools

Four in 10 absences are unauthorised including a large number for family holidays

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