Katherine Veitch slapped a pupil while working as a teacher at Bohunt School in Liphook in 2020. Source link

Among the potential explanations for higher rates of trauma in Northern Ireland were the continuing effects of the Troubles, including “marginalisation, socio-economic adversity, social deprivation as well as intermittent instances of inter-community violence,” the study said. Source link

The NSPCC has seen a 29% increase in reports of harmful sexual behaviour between young people. Source link

Prof Irene Tracey, who will become vice-chancellor, vowed to continue moves to increase diversity. Source link

Couples tell BBC News the delays are keeping them apart, with no idea when they will be reunited. Source link

England’s schools regulator says such schools are often unsafe and do not provide a full education. Source link

MPs say the growth of online culture has outpaced employment and advertising regulations. Source link

Students training to become doctors are campaigning for better NHS bursaries as they struggle to make ends meet. Source link

In a letter the Education Authority said it would bring “significant disruption” to “an immediate end”. Source link

Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what’s behind the rise. Source link