Why new school performance tables tell us very little about school performance
Three reasons why the new progress measures may be a misleading indicator of school performance.
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The mental health crisis in British schools
There is substantial evidence from across the world that youth mental health has substantially deteriorated.
Explainer: how do free schools allocate places?
As a type of academy operating outside of local authority control, free schools act as their own admissions authority. They can choose the criteria they wish to use to prioritise the allocation of places…
Challenging your partner’s harsh parenting could benefit the children
New research highlights the dangers of being too supportive when family relations are strained.
Dominic Cummings: powerful people are the most likely to break the rules – even if they make them
Do people at the top think there is one rule for them and one rule for others? Bluntly, yes, they do.
Insomnia: how to help children (and their parents) get a good night’s sleep
It’s not just babies who have trouble sleeping.
Nine‑year‑olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall
Recalling multiplication facts doesn’t automatically help children to apply their knowledge.
When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice’, their brain is working exactly as designed
If a young person trusts the system to deliver a just outcome, their brain’s urgent need for retribution is dialled down.
Why children need to be taught more about their human rights
Children need to know how to get help when they feel at risk.
Solving climate change, helping the homeless, picking up litter – for children, charity is about more than money
Young children should be given a bigger role in deciding which charities their schools and families support.