ISC Daily News Summary

Shaun Fenton, chair elect of the Headmasters’ and Headmistress’ Conference (HMC) and head of Reigate Grammar School, discusses his desire to tackle the mental health crisis among children. By Charles Hymas, The Telegraph.

The Telegraph reports on Ofqual's promise that students taking the reformed A-levels will not be disadvantaged as a result of the new system. The article quotes ISC chairman Barnaby Lenon. By Camilla Turner.

Tes reports on suggestions that the rise in unconditional university offers could result in a fall in the number of top A-level grades awarded.

iNews continues its series of guidance articles for students about what to expect on A-level results day, featuring advice from ISC chairman Barnaby Lenon. By Richard Vaughan.

Pearson has said that the leak of an A-level maths paper was down to one individual, having already disqualified five students. The Guardian.

The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) has found that the United States has overtaken Britain as the most popular place of education for the world’s political leaders - with the UK's restrictive immigration policies to blame for the change. By Richard Adams, The Guardian.

A Harvard University study has looked at the positive impact that regular, two-way conversations with adults can have on children's brain structures. By Rhys Blakely, The Times.

The Telegraph considers what parents can do to offer emotional support to their children on results day. By Eleanor Doughty and Luke Mintz.