ISC Daily News Summary

Richard Palmer, headteacher at St Christopher School in Hertfordshire, writes in Tes arguing that there are many doors to the future that are equally worthwhile and that university is not the only route.

David James, deputy head of Bryanston School in Dorset, writes a plea to teachers to behave rationally and not react to the 'Age of Rage' generated by social media. Tes.

Jonathan Taylor, collegiate headteacher of North Bridge House Schools in London, writes in The Sunday Times responding to recent news that young people benefit from a later start in the morning.

Letter just above half-way.

Following a pilot scheme at a primary school in Croydon, teaching children about philosophy has been shown to help with any feelings of depression. By Oliver Moody, The Times.

John McLellan writes that closing independent schools will worsen inequality. The Scotsman.

Teachers and pupils should take time to reflect and review, according to Simon Camby, group director of education at the Cognita group of schools. Tes.

Despite the prime minister championing grammar schools, many of them are facing a funding crisis. By Sian Griffiths, The Sunday Times.