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Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Latest Polls
Labour has gained ground in opinion polls, surpassing Reform UK for the first time since March 2025. This development follows two weeks of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration, marked by policy initiatives and upcoming social care plans.
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WorldSchools to adapt teaching to local jobs market
A new initiative from Andy Burnham will require schools across England to tailor their teaching to the needs of local businesses. The plan, set to begin in September 2028, seeks to elevate technical and vocational qualifications to the same level as academic achievements.
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WorldBarnet Schools Face Unbearable Heat
Unbearable classroom temperatures caused by repeated heatwaves have led to school closures in Barnet. Experts stress the need for authorities to ensure schools can withstand a destabilised climate, advising parents to engage constructively with schools and understand causes before implementing solutions.
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WorldCamden Students Graduate from AI Connect Programme
The first cohort of students has graduated from the AI Connect programme in Camden, a two-year enrichment course focused on artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to increase AI literacy and break down barriers for underrepresented groups in STEAM fields.
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WorldHampstead School student wins new community award
Hampstead School student Noha El Haouass El Mengadi has received the inaugural Ben Ackland Community Award. The award honours the former deputy director of post-16 education, who died in March 2025. Noha received a £100 prize and trophy.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet School to Get Temporary SEND Facilities
Barnet Council has approved plans to construct temporary modular buildings at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The new facilities are intended to provide 35 much-needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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WorldWaltham Forest College Tops London for Student Achievement
Waltham Forest College has been recognised as London's Number One College for 16-18 student achievement. The institution, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, has invested over £20 million in its facilities to provide industry-standard learning environments.
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WorldCamden Children Receive Free Library Cards
A new initiative by Camden Council will provide free library cards to more than 10,000 primary school children. The scheme aims to increase access to books and digital resources, forming part of the wider Reading Together strategy.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet Council to build temporary Send classrooms
Barnet Council is constructing temporary modular classrooms at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The initiative aims to create 35 much-needed places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) by September.
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Local News · Mill HillMill Hill Teen's Affirmation Cards Gain School Endorsement
Marco Ruggieri, a 12-year-old from Mill Hill, has developed a deck of affirmation cards called ENOUGH AS YOU ARE. Senior educators at Belmont Mill Hill have praised the resource, designed to help young people navigate anxiety and social challenges.
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Culture & Arts · HendonMiddlesex University hosts STEM festival
Middlesex University welcomed hundreds of students from Barnet schools for a British Science Week STEM festival on March 11. The event featured 28 interactive stands, including a VR rollercoaster and a selfie-taking robot, aiming to bring science subjects to life.
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