Teachers needed as ‘eyes and ears’ so vulnerable children don’t miss out on COVID-19 support
Barnardo’s says it needs the help of teachers, nursery workers and other education professionals to help stop vulnerable children and young people missing out on vital support during the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown has isolated vulnerable children and young people from schools and other services, and the leading children’s charity is calling on education professionals to […]
‘Digital Citizenship’ Should Be Taught At Schools, Says Children’s Commissioner
A year-long study from the Children’s Commissioner has concluded that children need to be better equipped when surfing the web. Growing Up Digital, the report led by a team of experts, looked into children’s behaviour and interactions online, and are particularly concerned with the ‘impenetrable’ terms and conditions of social media sites. Picture sharing site […]
Prep for SATs exams damaging children’s mental health…
According to a new survey from the National Union of Teachers (NUT), 90 per cent of the 6,500 primary teachers and head teachers surveyed across the UK have stated that the intense preparation key stage 2 students are faced with before embarking on the mandatory SATs exams is creating a harmful impact on children’s self-confidence and mental health. SATs preparation for students […]