ISC Daily News Summary

The East Sussex independent school is making the move to ban plastic water bottles, plastic straws and non-biodegradable cups following a campaign by sixth formers to use less plastic. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent. Article quotes Richard Cairns, headmaster at Brighton College. Also reported by The Telegraph, The Times and the Daily Mail.

The Higher Education Policy Institute and charity Brightside have published a new report looking at how to widen access in the sector. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times. Also reported by The Independent and BBC News. The Guardian picks up on the report's recommendation to do more to help white, working-class boys in England to go on to higher education.

Lindsay Graham, a child food poverty policy adviser, has warned that disadvantaged schoolchildren are at risk of becoming isolated during long summer holidays. By Emma Seith, Tes.

Mike Buchanan, head of Ashford School and chair of HMC 2016-17, will be the association’s new executive director. By John Roberts, Tes.

The Guardian is inviting teachers, parents and pupils to share their views of the new GCSEs as more reforms are rolled out this summer.

The Times has compiled music playlists for students to listen to during revision sessions.