Being severely sunburnt as a child more than doubles the chance of developing future skin cancer but less than half of primary schools questioned in new research have a sun safety policy.
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The UK’s homophobic law was repealed in 2003, but its impact on LGBTQ+ students and teachers has lingered.
The idea that exams exist to help universities and employers pick candidates is deeply entrenched – and misguided.
The education sector has to constantly re-learn lessons about using digital technologies in teaching.
Sustainability must be the centrepiece of the UK’s investment in school buildings.
Clear strategies for communication and planning can be helpful for both autistic and neurotypical children in a time of upheaval.
Teachers are more likely to notice ‘real-life’ bullying, and children are less inclined to report when they are targeted online.
New research shows that extra-curricular activities do more to help close the attainment gap between richer and poorer pupils than nebulous lessons in ‘character’.
Grammars have received a £50m funding boost, while at the same time many primary and secondary schools are resorting to Amazon Wish Lists to fund basic supplies.
Encouraging other languages in the classroom won’t lead to ‘anarchy’.
Violence in UK schools is at record levels, but expelling pupils isn’t always the answer.
Teaching children how to recognise and handle their emotions will help them at school, and in later life too.
Why language diversity should be celebrated in schools.
‘Per pupil expenditure’ is where the real story lies.
New research shows programmes to widen STEM participation in students are failing.
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