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The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to scrap A-levels in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

A-levels and T Levels to be scrapped, Rishi Sunak announces Imogen Howse

SHARED FUTURE. . . .Enjoying the sporting activities at the Waterside Shared Village pitches on Thursday afternoon during the DCSDC's 'Games of Three Halves - Small Ball' event, are Anna Brown, Sophia D'Hulst, Evie Hughes and Danielle Ojenolin. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Schools learn some new skills at the Waterside Shared Village Staff Reporter

Large stretches of the M53 are closed this morning (Friday) due to an accident involving an overturned vehicle. Photo: Google Maps

School bus carrying pupils overturns motorway with casualties confirmed Emma Dukes

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown Chelsie Sewell

Heathrow airport said it was taking “remedial steps” to mitigate any safety risk due to RAAC.

Heathrow & Gatwick confirm presence of collapse-prone RAAC concrete Rahmah Ghazali

Derry schools are to be surveyed for the presence of RAAC.

Surveys of Derry schools to check for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete Kevin Mullan

Girl, 14, dies after falling ill at sports camp

Parents are being offered budget-friendly tips to save money on uniform costs before the new school year begins.

Tips to save money on school uniforms including grants - how to apply Sophie Wills

UK Weather: Flood alerts issued for parts of the UK Daniel Mcneil

How to make sure your suitcase is the first off the plane Daniel Mcneil

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying Daniel Mcneil

Everything you need to know about the A-level and GCSE ahead of the result days in August. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

A-level & GCSEs result days 2023 - what are the dates? Rahmah Ghazali

CONFIRMATION MASS OF THANKSGIVING. . . . .The Bishop of Derry Dr. Donal McKeown pictured with pupils from schools in the Three Patrons Parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, at a special Thanksgiving Mass at St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill last week. Schools in attendance included St. Brigid’s PS, St. Paul’s PS, St. Therese PS, Greenhaw PS, St. Patrick’s PS, Pennyburn and Ardnashee School. Celebrating Mass with Bishop McKeown were Fr. McGaughey and Fr. O’Donnell. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

13 pictures as Derry Bishop and Confirmation pupils gather for Three Patrons Par... Brendan McDaid

Aldi has announced the return of its £5 uniform bundle

Aldi launches £5 school uniform bundle to help parents save money Chelsie Sewell

Teachers’ strikes: Fresh round of industrial action announced for July Sophie Wills

Bishop Dónal McKeown

Bishop: Heaton-Harris ‘high on ideological steroids’ on abortion education move

(Elizabeth John (left) and Ethan John (right)

Siblings killed in suspected double murder named by police Chelsie Sewell

School kids want more digitally-based subjects on their curriculums Steve Richmond

Early years workers and campaigners protesting against the proposed cuts to the Pathway Fund, which has now been reversed.

Decision to cut Pathway Fund, Youth Services and Extended Schools reversed Daire Ní Chanáin

Asda has bought back its bargain meal deal while the schools are on holiday

Asda brings back £1 meal deal this May half term holiday Chelsie Sewell

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73 Will Millar

A third of adults admit maths makes them nervous Steve Richmond

Male instructor giving directions to an adolescent girl during her lesson

UK’s top 10 cities for learner drivers revealed Daniel Mcneil

VICTORIOUS!!!!. . . St. Joseph’s Boys School captain Shea McGinley proudly lifts aloft the trophy on Friday. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

PHOTOS: St. Joseph's crowned NI U16 Cup champions Michael Wilson

Parents say not enough education around ‘stranger danger’ for children Richard Jenkins

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people Richard Jenkins

The Bealtaine event aims to build on the success of the Creggan 75 carnival parade

Bealtaine - A new festival for Creggan launched by Féile Luke McCallion

National Home Buyers Week: The six steps to getting on the property ladder first-time buyers should know

Six steps to getting on property ladder first-time buyers should know Will Millar

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted defends school inspections despite backlash Rahmah Ghazali

Celebs dress their kids as royals to mark King Charles’ coronation

Michael Kelly (Education Authority), Michael Doran (VP, St. Joseph’s Primary School), Detective Superintendent Lindsay Fisher

Derry schools to join Operation Encompass Daire Ní Chanáin

Caversham Primary School in Reading

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade Rahmah Ghazali

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 Ethan Evans

St Columb’s College’s Sean Carlin (left) and Lee McMenemy from Integrated College Dungannon at the recent launch of the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Final, which takes place tomorrow afternoon, in Belfast.

St Columb's College looking for Schools Cup triumph Kevin McLaughlin

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Latest Met Office forecast as Storm Larisa brings snow and ice to UK

An AV1 robot in a lesson

Robots help children unable to be in school to continue learning Patrick Hollis

Children on World Book Day.

Teachers strikes fall on same day as World Book Day Sophie Wills

Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Lollipop crossing staff recruitment freeze reports 'alarming'  - Durkan MLA Luke McCallion

Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven.

Epsom College Head Emma Pattison and family found dead in school Sam Johnson

Homer Simpson after going on strike

The Simpsons' Homer goes on strike in Walk Out Wednesday 'coincidence' Patrick Hollis

Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today Sophie Wills

the finished article. Happy St Brigid's Day.

St Brigid's Day: Having a go at making a St Brigid's Cross Brendan McDaid

Britain's astronaut Tim Peake gestures as his space suit is tested at the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome (photo: Getty Images)

First News: Peake viewing as Tim Peake hosts brand new space programme Nigel Booth

Ruby, Ali, Paige and Oisin in P7.

Oakgrove PS enjoys Health and Wellbeing programme with a difference Daire Ní Chanáin

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils Patrick Hollis

Free School Meals For All bill reading delayed in Parliament Ethan Evans

Two UK schools ban pupils from any physical contact including holding hands, hugging to ensure ‘safety’

Two UK schools ban pupils from physical contact Rahmah Ghazali

Schools in Scotland are set to close in January as teachers prepare to walk out again in pay dispute. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Schools in England and Wales to shut if teachers take strike action Beth Franklin

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high Patrick Hollis

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre Patrick Hollis