Mobile phone use in schools across Edinburgh will be banned from bell to bell from August.

Children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday – one of a string of ‘just one day off’ habits that new government analysis shows could be quietly costing children weeks of learning.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee holds the first session of its new inquiry into neuroscience and digital childhoods.  

In the first evidence session of this inquiry, MPs will consider the causes of growing levels of need over recent years for mental health services among children and young people.

Suggestion comes amid reports that school buildings funding will be diverted into defence budget.

GMB, Unison and Unite express ‘profound concerns’ over the direction of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body.