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Tag: Education
Children ‘end up in care and custody’ over mental health
A report warns a “chasm” remains between what children with mental-health problems need and what they receive.
The nursery putting fitness at the heart of learning
Children who are stronger and fitter learn faster, say teachers at a Somerset nursery.
Child mental health unit failings criticised by parents
At least 16 young people killed themselves in NHS inpatient centres in England since 2016.
Boy locked in room ‘endured neglect for years’
Referrals in the worst case of child cruelty professionals had seen in 25 years were not acted upon.
Dissatisfaction with democracy ‘at record high’
A global study warns of rising levels of discontent with democracy, particularly in the UK and US.
Top universities to give more places to disadvantaged
The admissions gap between wealthier and poorer students should half in five years, a watchdog says.
University of East Anglia pays data breach students £140k compensation
Students’ personal details, including information on health problems, were sent to 298 people.
New maths GCSE proposed for those in cycle of resits
A new course should be bought in, focusing on “the maths needed for everyday life and work”, a charity says.
School curriculum overhaul for Wales published
It will be the first complete reform to the curriculum in Wales in more than 30 years.
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Head Barry Smith to step down
Barry Smith banned slouching, talking in corridors and toilet breaks for pupils.
Welsh smacking ban passed by assembly
Wales becomes the second part of the UK to ban parents from smacking their children.