Tes reports teachers at The Grange School and Westholme School have voted to strike over their schools' plans to withdraw them from the Teachers' Pension Scheme. By Dave Speck. The article quotes Debbie Leonard, head of The Grange School.

David James, deputy head (academic) of an independent school, writes in Tes arguing independent schools should use their resources and influence to "make society an increasingly better, and fairer, place to grow up".

New findings suggest children who sit for hours a day are more likely to develop symptoms of depression at the age of 18. By Vanessa Chalmers, Daily Mail.

Beki Martin, executive director of the charity Facing History and Ourselves, has said schools should use history lessons to tackle prejudice and educate young people on how they can make a positive difference. By Will Hazell, iNews.

Tes features an article offering tips for teachers on how to improve their mental health. By Jo Steer.

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