Cookery teachers banned after altering pupils’ food – BBC News
‘Two cookery teachers have been permanently banned from the profession after altering pupils’ dishes in a bid to improve their grades.’
BBC News, 23rd April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: school children
Two boys sentenced for killing more than 20 animals at environmental college – The Independent
‘Two schoolboys who killed more than 20 animals including rabbits, snakes and birds at an environmental college have been handed a community order.’
The Independent, 18th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Say a prayer for Article 9? R (on the Application of TTT) v Michaela School and the question of interference – Law & Religion UK
‘The media reports of the last few months highlight how controversial and charged the decision in R (on the Application of TTT) v Michaela School [2024] EWHC 843 (Admin) is. There is much to unpack and debate about the High Court’s 83-page judgment, not least how the secular approach held to be lawful in the judgment sits with a legal framework that continues to favour Christianity in terms of laws on collective worship and the teaching of religion in school.’
Law & Religion UK, 19th April 2024
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
High court upholds top London school’s ban on prayer rituals – The Guardian
‘A high court decision to uphold a prayer ban at one of the highest performing state schools in England has been welcomed by Rishi Sunak and Kemi Badenoch, who described it as a “victory against activists trying to subvert our public institutions”.’
The Guardian, 16th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Pupil registration and attendance – Local Government Lawyer
‘Victoria Guest examines recent changes to the legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th April 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Claimant fails in judicial review over SEND Review consultation and information on available remedies for tribunal in disability discrimination cases – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has rejected a judicial review challenge brought on behalf of a 12-year-old boy with special educational needs to one of the 22 consultation questions contained in the SEND Review, the Government’s consultation Green Paper.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th March 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Strip searches: Watchdog urges police to be ‘proportionate’ with children – BBC News
‘Police officers strip-searching children should ensure they act in a sensitive and proportionate way, a watchdog has said.’
BBC News, 19th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Head teacher sacked for tapping own child’s hand with fingers wins tribunal case – The Independent
‘An experienced primary school head teacher sacked for assault after tapping her own son’s hand to stop him playing with a bottle of hand sanitiser was unfairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled.’
The Independent, 9th March 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fines for unauthorised absence from school in England to rise by 33% – The Guardian
‘Taking an unauthorised family holiday is about to get more expensive, with the government announcing that fines for children in England missing school are to rise by 33%.’
The Guardian, 29th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Teachers in England could face ban for failing to report evidence of sexual abuse of children – The Guardian
‘Teachers in England face being banned if they fail to report evidence of children being subjected to sexual abuse under plans for new legislation announced by the home secretary, James Cleverly.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judge dismisses challenge to planning permission for school redevelopment amid noise concerns – Local Government Lawyer
‘Residents who claimed councillors at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea were given “significantly misleading” advice from a planning officer before approving planning permission for the redevelopment of a site for a school have failed in a judicial review bid of the decision.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal rejection of vicarious liability claim against school over abuse by work placement individual – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court has refused a claimant permission to appeal over the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of her claim that a school was vicariously liable for sexual abuse by an individual who had undertaken a work experience placement.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Top London school taken to high court over prayer ban – The Guardian
‘One of England’s highest performing state schools, famed for its top results, strict discipline code and charismatic headteacher, has been challenged in the high court for its policy of banning prayer rituals on school premises.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Derby City Council to pay compensation over SEND student delays – BBC News
‘Derby City Council has been ordered to pay thousands in compensation after it took too long to arrange alternative education for a special needs student.’
BBC News, 14th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Serial killer obsessed fake policeman who planned mass shooting jailed for life – The Independent
‘A Lidl worker who dressed as a fake policeman with a plan to attack police headquarters, who plotted to shoot former teachers and ex-schoolmates, has been jailed for life.’
The Independent, 13th January 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Schools in England ‘face legal risks if they follow new transgender guidance’ – The Guardian
‘Schools in England could face legal action if they follow new guidance on how to treat transgender children, ministers’ own lawyers have reportedly warned.’
The Guardian, 20th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Teachers in England won’t have to inform parents if pupils ask about gender – The Independent
‘Teachers in England will not be made to inform parents if pupils come to them with questions about gender identity under new government guidance due to be published this week.’
The Independent, 18th December 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court grants permission for legal challenge over lack of legal aid for school exclusion appeals – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has granted permission for a claimant to challenge the lack of legal aid for appeals before an Independent Review Panel (IRP), the independent body that reviews the lawfulness of permanent exclusions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ministers ‘drop plans’ to ban pupils changing gender but teachers won’t have to use pupils’ preferred pronouns – The Independent
‘Ministers have dropped plans to ban pupils from changing their gender identity in schools after being warned it would be illegal, it has been revealed.’
The Independent, 28th November 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
