ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 27 June 2018

Egotistical teens outperform peers

General education

Egotistical teens tend to be higher achievers at school, according to research published in a scientific journal. By Tom Whipple, The Times.


Spanish becoming top language in schools

General education

Spanish is set to overtake French as the most popular language in state schools, according to a British Council report. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.

iNews also reports on the British Council's findings, leading with the story that pupils and parents now view language learning as less important following the Brexit vote.


Children's commissioner calls for better support for military children

Child welfare

Anne Longfield, the children's commissioner, has called for greater support to be given to the children of armed forces personnel. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.


Charity warns adopted children are falling behind in school

General education

A report from charity, Adoption UK, states adopted children are falling behind in school because they are more likely to be excluded and leave with no qualifications. By Sally Weale, The Guardian.


'Smart glasses' help teachers spot struggling students

Teaching and learning

'Smart glasses', similar to virtual reality headsets, are enabling teachers to monitor pupils' performance in class. By Helen Ward, Tes.


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