ISC Daily News Summary

Data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency has reported a fall, for the first time in eight years, in the proportion of UK state school pupils going to university. By Richard Adams, The Guardian.

Suzanne Moore responds to the education secretary's plan to develop pupils' character and resilience, arguing that "class assimilation is a superficial solution". The Guardian.

A new trial has been launched to ensure primary school pupils are given access to glasses, if they need them, in order to improve their maths and reading skills. By Caroline Henshaw, Tes.

Mo Isap, founding director and vice chair of Star Academies, writes that many young people are dissuaded from certain careers or technical routes by their parents. He argues that it is up to educators to help parents see why careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are so important. Tes.

The NASUWT teaching union has said the number of disagreements involving teachers refusing to teach poorly behaved pupils has almost trebled in three years. By Dave Speck, Tes.

Maria Lally writes for The Telegraph discussing whether children can be taught about mindfulness.