Posts tagged “Schools”

Schools to teach children about menstrual health, relationships, consent and staying safe online under new curriculum guidelines-1481

February 26th, 2019
Schools to teach children about menstrual health, relationships, consent and staying safe online under new curriculum guidelines-1481

Schools in England are set to teach young children about menstrual health, consent, relationships and staying safe online as part of a curriculum shake-up, which is designed to better equip children for the challenges they could potentially face during their teenage and adult years.   By 2020, it will be compulsory for schools to follow […]

Teachers call for schools to introduce a ban on energy drinks-4122

December 12th, 2017
Teachers call for schools to introduce a ban on energy drinks-4122

One of the UK’s leading teachers’ unions has called for schools to introduce a ban on energy drinks. Members of the NASUWT have appealed to schools to ban energy drinks on school premises amid concerns about high levels of caffeine. According to the union, the caffeine content renders energy drinks “readily available legal highs”, which […]

Government reveals proposals to provide mental health support in schools-6612

December 5th, 2017
Government reveals proposals to provide mental health support in schools-6612

The government has revealed proposals to provide mental health support in schools and colleges. The plans also outline a 4-week waiting time, with ministers keen to enrol a quarter of schools in the new programme in England by 2020. The proposals are part of a government push to improve mental health care across the country. […]

Controversial laws to possibly change-5610

October 4th, 2010
Controversial laws to possibly change-5610

Government plans could soon see town halls facing huge compensation payouts if they ban events on health and safety grounds. Teachers, for example, could be given assurances that they wouldn’t be liable for minor mishaps which they experience such as taking their pupils on school trips or helping out at after-hour clubs. Former Conservative Cabinet […]

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