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UCS hosted a careers in healthcare event (Image: UCS)

School health careers event shows jobs can be in tech as well as on the wards

Pupils at Tetherdown Primary School getting active through dance (Image: TPS)

Pupils at Tetherdown Primary School getting active through dance (Image: TPS)

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Team of the Week

The school where pupils win tennis trophies and go on Olympic skateboarding workshops

St Thomas More Catholic School has won gold in the One Education National Reading Award (Image: St Thomas More School)

St Thomas More Catholic School has won gold in the One Education National Reading Award (Image: St Thomas More School)

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School where reading is 'at the heart of education' wins gold in national awards

North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and Hampstead schools are joining the Alleyn’s Schools Group in partnership with Cognita

North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and Hampstead schools are joining the Alleyn’s Schools Group in partnership with Cognita

Two north London private schools to be renamed in new partnership

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a press conference with school children in 9 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a press conference with school children in 9 Downing Street

Children take their antisocial behaviour concerns to PM

Parents found the Bring a Parent to School sessions useful

Parents found the Bring a Parent to School sessions useful

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The school where children bring their parents in

Learning how to resuscitate

Learning how to resuscitate

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Thousands of young Londoners are being trained in first aid

The 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate at Auschwitz during commemorations to mark 80 years since the liberation of the concentration camp (Image: PA)

The 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate at Auschwitz during commemorations to mark 80 years since the liberation of the concentration camp (Image: PA)

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The lesson of the Holocaust: 'It happened to me; it can happen to you'

Not all older people can or want to use digital technology (Image: PA)

Not all older people can or want to use digital technology (Image: PA)

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'Older people should not be punished for not using online services'

St Paul's CE Primary School learned dances from around the world (Image: St Paul's Primary)

St Paul's CE Primary School learned dances from around the world (Image: St Paul's Primary)

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Primary school celebrates its differences with an international day

St Mary's pupils share their adventures in Paris in a school assembly (Image: St Mary's Primary School)

St Mary's pupils share their adventures in Paris in a school assembly (Image: St Mary's Primary School)

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Alfredo Morelos

Meet the primary school French teacher who uses songs and animals to teach kids

Wentworth Puzzles has launched a new collection of Peter Rabbit™ puzzles

Wentworth Puzzles has launched a new collection of Peter Rabbit™ puzzles

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More than 100 schools across Barnet will go 'smartphone-free' from September, in a bid to help the borough's young people

More than 100 schools across Barnet will go 'smartphone-free' from September, in a bid to help the borough's young people

More than 100 schools to go 'smartphone free' as move backed by MP

More than 50,000 have signed a petition to allow parents to cancel fines for school term-time holidays under 10 days

More than 50,000 have signed a petition to allow parents to cancel fines for school term-time holidays under 10 days

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Parents call for an end to school term-time holiday fines

Haringey Special Needs service gets highest Ofsted rating

Haringey Special Needs service gets highest Ofsted rating

Haringey Council

The borough where the gap between SEND and other pupils is smallest in London

A Camden Council schools panel heard schools may have to keep planning for cost increases. Photo: PIxabay

A Camden Council schools panel heard schools may have to keep planning for cost increases. Photo: PIxabay

Schools 'may need to keep planning spending cuts' as costs soar

Students past and present and their families were at La Sainte Union's Annual Award Ceremony (Image: LSU)

Students past and present and their families were at La Sainte Union's Annual Award Ceremony (Image: LSU)

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La Sainte Union Catholic School

The school that invites former students back to celebrate their success

Year 5 pupil performing planets created in collaboration with Kate Stilitz (Image: Highgate Primary School)

Year 5 pupil performing planets created in collaboration with Kate Stilitz (Image: Highgate Primary School)

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Highgate Primary School

School play about planets that weaves dance and poetry leaves audience awestruck

Rokesly Junior School is on the way up with high achieving happy pupils who thrive, says Ofsted

Rokesly Junior School is on the way up with high achieving happy pupils who thrive, says Ofsted

The already 'good' school that Ofsted says 'has improved significantly'

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Channing School is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year (Image: Channing School)

Channing School is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year (Image: Channing School)

Channing School

See the inspiring vision and motto of school about to celebrate 140th anniversary

West Hampstead Primary School opened their new Science Garden last December (Image: WHPS)

West Hampstead Primary School opened their new Science Garden last December (Image: WHPS)

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The school where children learn about science in their own garden

Pupils from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School who created artwork for the hoarding

Pupils from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School who created artwork for the hoarding

The unremarkable building that became the London HQ of the struggle against apartheid

Girls learning about virtual reality at St Mary's School, Hampstead (Image: STMH)

Girls learning about virtual reality at St Mary's School, Hampstead (Image: STMH)

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St Mary's School, Hampstead

Pictures show inside school's amazing robotics and engineering lab

Haverstock School headteacher Katie Metselaar with year 10 pupil Ariella after the school's recent Ofsted inspection

Haverstock School headteacher Katie Metselaar with year 10 pupil Ariella after the school's recent Ofsted inspection

School where children 'step forward, aim high and are kind' is praised by Ofsted

Richard Fitton resigned from Heathside School in 2023

Richard Fitton resigned from Heathside School in 2023

Teacher who showed favouritism to female pupils 'wasn’t sexually motivated'

Close-up magic impressed the audience (Image: Cavendish School)

Close-up magic impressed the audience (Image: Cavendish School)

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The Cavendish School Camden

The school where pupils show what they can do at an annual talent show

Pope Pius IX was a much maligned figure (Image: Antonio d'Alessandri)

Pope Pius IX was a much maligned figure (Image: Antonio d'Alessandri)

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St Anthony's School for Boys, Hampstead

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The school where democracy and populism are up for debate

Dementia friendly group meeting in St James's Church in Muswell Hill

Dementia friendly group meeting in St James's Church in Muswell Hill

How to care for someone with dementia

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Andrew Ingram hands £5,000 cheque from 'Helping Hands' fund to volunteers at Greengates Stables

Andrew Ingram hands £5,000 cheque from 'Helping Hands' fund to volunteers at Greengates Stables

Enfield, London

Horse stables charity gets cash to fix the plumbing

The social media influencer known as @itsmebadmom on TikTok was 'fuming' when she received a £60

The social media influencer known as @itsmebadmom on TikTok was 'fuming' when she received a £60

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Self-professed 'bad mum' argues Disney holiday is 'educational' as she is fined

All 'good': La Sainte Union headteacher Sophie Fegan with students

All 'good': La Sainte Union headteacher Sophie Fegan with students

School where children are "ambitious" but kind is praised for its values

Sarah Sackman with MP Dan Tomlinson enjoying the Vasilopitta (New Year’s cake) at celebrations in North Finchley (Image: Sarah Sackman)

Sarah Sackman with MP Dan Tomlinson enjoying the Vasilopitta (New Year’s cake) at celebrations in North Finchley (Image: Sarah Sackman)

'I'm an MP. Here's how I plan to represent my constituency in 2025'

A UCS student gets ready to press the 'big green button' (Image: UCS)

A UCS student gets ready to press the 'big green button' (Image: UCS)

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Oxford University

The school where teachers help pupils apply to the best universities for them

The new Headmaster, Carl Rycroft

The new Headmaster, Carl Rycroft

Meet the new headmaster Carl Rycroft as he discusses what makes The Hall so special

The netball squad from Sarum Hall School have had a successful season (Image: Sarum Hall School)

The netball squad from Sarum Hall School have had a successful season (Image: Sarum Hall School)

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Sarum Hall School

School's netball team show 'exceptional poise and focus' to win championship

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Discover more about what Heathside School can offer.

Discover more about what Heathside School can offer.

Meet the new Head of Heathside School Hampstead

Sir Sadiq Khan received an honorary doctorate in business from the University of East London

Sir Sadiq Khan received an honorary doctorate in business from the University of East London

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Sir Sadiq Khan gets honorary doctorate from University of East London

Haringey's rated top and bottom schools for pupil progress according to the Department for Education

Haringey's rated top and bottom schools for pupil progress according to the Department for Education

Department for Education

Haringey's best and worst rated secondary schools for pupil progress

Boys enjoy reading a book (Image: Rowland Hill Nursery School & Children's Centre)

Boys enjoy reading a book (Image: Rowland Hill Nursery School & Children's Centre)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

'Lack of support for younger children is leading to a literacy crisis'

Pupils at Tetherdown Primary School had a Ancient Greek-themed day (Image: TPS)

Pupils at Tetherdown Primary School had a Ancient Greek-themed day (Image: TPS)

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The school that went Greek for the day

Year 5 teacher Rosabeth Griffin is looking forward to the collaboration between RIBA and Rokesly (Image: CC: 4.0)

Year 5 teacher Rosabeth Griffin is looking forward to the collaboration between RIBA and Rokesly (Image: CC: 4.0)

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Rokesly Junior School

The school where pupils work with architects to inspire them about design

The Department for Education (DfE) has shared updated information about how secondary schools in Barnet performed in 2024

The Department for Education (DfE) has shared updated information about how secondary schools in Barnet performed in 2024

Barnet's best and worst rated secondary schools for pupil progress

The cast of Yes, Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street (Image: PA)

The cast of Yes, Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street (Image: PA)

St Anthony's School for Boys, Hampstead

The school where they teach the dangers of knowing too much

Secondary schools rated from Well Above Average to Below Average across the Ham&High patch

Secondary schools rated from Well Above Average to Below Average across the Ham&High patch

The best and worst rated secondary schools across the Ham&High patch

Tessa Havers-Strong, director of forum+, on LGBT History Month events, including LGBT History Month Day at The British Museum on Saturday, February 15. Photos: Tessa Havers-Strong/PA

Tessa Havers-Strong, director of forum+, on LGBT History Month events, including LGBT History Month Day at The British Museum on Saturday, February 15. Photos: Tessa Havers-Strong/PA

All the events in LGBT History Month 2025

Barrow Hill Juniors, George Eliot Primary and Robinsfield Infants could be merged into one school

Barrow Hill Juniors, George Eliot Primary and Robinsfield Infants could be merged into one school

Westminster Council

Petitions launched in campaign to stop school merger

Chair of governors at Robinsfield George Eliot federation Nicola Bustin with acting executive head Cory Mclauchlan at a merger meeting at Barrow Hill Junior School

Chair of governors at Robinsfield George Eliot federation Nicola Bustin with acting executive head Cory Mclauchlan at a merger meeting at Barrow Hill Junior School

Westminster Council

Parents fear bullying and falling standards in school merger plan

Students at ESCP's Hampstead business school campus

Students at ESCP's Hampstead business school campus

Business school gets ‘student voice’ award

School children waiting for the 603 bus

School children waiting for the 603 bus

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New calls for more buses on 'ghost' route that is useless for the school run

Students from LSU hosted lunch for the elderly (Image: LSU)

Students from LSU hosted lunch for the elderly (Image: LSU)

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School launches Advent foodbank and holds Christmas lunch for elderly

Traditions like Advent play an important role at St Mary's CE Primary School in Hornsey (Image: St Mary's)

Traditions like Advent play an important role at St Mary's CE Primary School in Hornsey (Image: St Mary's)

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The school where the youngest and oldest child turn on the Christmas lights