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Schools in Scotland witness ‘exponential increase’ in pupil violence

Teaching union finds 44% of its members have experienced physical abuse or violent episodes in last 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Many believe teens 'need a firm hand' when it comes to discipline, here's why they're wrong

Authoritative, rather than authoritarian, parenting is the way to go

GoodToKnow

Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free

Exclusive: Ormiston academies trust says impact of smartphones on learning and mental health has been ‘catastrophic’

The Guardian - UK

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‘Bubble’ of post-pandemic bad behaviour among pupils predicted to peak

Exclusive: Experts say ‘desocialised’ pupils home schooled through Covid are entering traditionally most disruptive years

The Guardian - UK

Fifty English secondary schools suspended more than a quarter of pupils after pandemic

Exclusive: Children in disadvantaged areas three times as likely to be sent away as pupils in wealthier places

The Guardian - UK

House of the Dragon star says he ate ‘over 30 quails’ in Dragonstone feast scene

Tom Bennett plays one of Rhaenyra’s reluctant dragon riders, Ulf the White, in ‘House of the Dragon’

The Independent UK

House Of The Dragon Introduces Smallfolk Character With Dragon Bond

Discover how House of the Dragon's latest episode 'The Red Sowing' showcases Ulf's unexpected rise to power as a dragon rider, portrayed by actor Tom Bennett.

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English schools to phase out ‘cruel’ behaviour rules as Labour plans major education changes

Policy will move to keeping vulnerable pupils in school as focus shifts to root causes of exclusions

The Guardian - UK

What to Know About the 'House of the Dragon' Dragonseeds Hugh Hammer, Addam of Hull, and Ulf the White

We're breaking down the bastards with Valyrian blood—and how they could influence the future of the show.

Marie Claire

Is House of Dragon’s new character telling the truth about his lineage?

Is Ulf really related to Baelon the Brave, or is this just dragon-sized pub chat?

The Independent UK

‘Parents didn’t want their kids to be here’: inside the troubled London school that stopped excluding pupils and restored calm

Headteacher Alan Streeter has turned around Beacon High School, a deprived secondary with a reputation for violence and 300 suspensions a year

The Guardian - UK

'Christmas shows why Scotland must lead way on regulating alcohol marketing'

THE festive period is one we see as a time for indulgence and the sight of booze and alcohol brands can be difficult to escape from.

The National (Scotland)

‘Every second counts’: Families of Gaza hostages call for another deal to bring their loved ones home

While Israel restarts its bombing of the besieged territory as the truce with Hamas ends, the relatives of those still being held captive can only hope that another ceasefire is agreed and their loved ones will eventually be freed. Tom Bennett reports from Tel Aviv

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One Israeli hostage family’s anxious wait for release news: ‘It’s hopefulness. It’s helplessness’

The announcement of the deal between Israel and Hamas – and the subsequent release of some of those held captive in Gaza – has left those anxiously awaiting the return of their loved ones facing a swirl of emotions, writes Tom Bennett in Tel Aviv

The Guardian - UK

School leaders in England feel lockdown ‘broke spell’ of bond with parents

Education experts agree with Ofsted chief that many parents now disregard rules previously taken for granted

WhatToWatch

Hullraisers season 2 — cast, plot and everything we know

Hullraisers season 2 — the C4 comedy returns with a bracing second series and some new stars joining the cast.

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Will there be a season 3 of World On Fire? Everything we know so far

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The Guardian - UK

Sir Martyn Oliver: what can schools expect from Ofsted’s next chief?

The leader of an academy trust renowned for high suspension rates has been formally nominated by the education secretary

The Guardian - UK

Record numbers of teachers in England quitting profession, figures show

Department for Education survey finds that 40,000 – almost 9% of workforce – left state schools in 2021-22 before retirement

Liverpool Echo

Boy 'would likely have survived' if not for ambulance mistake

A coroner told an inquest talented footballer Luke Bennett may not have died had paramedics not been sent to the wrong place

The Guardian - UK

Pupil protests across England and Wales spread by social media, experts say

Disruption relating to issues such as rules on uniforms and use of toilets has taken place at a number of schools since last week

Evening Standard

Generation Vape - how London’s teens became hooked

The number of teens turning to vaping has doubled in the last 12 months, and with worries about targeted ads and long-term health risks, is it time to take action?

The Guardian - UK

Behaviour adviser urges English schools to crack down on pupils’ vaping

Headteachers say more children are using vapes, forcing them to take action to tackle the problem

Daily Mirror

New role for Les Dennis as he joins Only Fools and Horses stage show

Les, 68, will star alongside Tom Bennett, who plays Del Boy, and Ryan Hutton, who stars as Rodney, in the popular stage show

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