Simon Heard, headmaster at Sherborne Boys, shares his concern over the addictive nature of social media apps, and outlines how a new study is exploring the extent of pupils’ screentime.
A ban on social media for under-16s in Australia has sparked a debate about whether the UK should follow in its footsteps. In this blog, two students from Francis Holland Sloane Square have their say.
Banning mobile phones has had a positive impact on focus, wellbeing and culture at The King’s School, Gloucester, writes Mandy Phillips.
Clare Hamilton, sub-warden at St Edward’s School, Oxford, reflects on the positive impact a strict mobile phone policy has had on school life.
Two headteachers share their thoughts on whether social media apps should be restricted to over-16s, drawing from their own schools’ mobile phone policies and approaches to online safety.
Engaging with local communities, listening to the needs of young people and sharing good practice are key to effective partnership working, writes Rohan Edwards from Magdalen College School (MCS).
Anna Williamson, head of chemistry at Loughborough High School, shares how the school is breaking down barriers to STEM participation for young women and girls.
Pupils of all ages have been getting stuck into a variety of STEM activities this British Science Week, writes Isabella Hitchen from The Buchan School.
