ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 2 April 2019

'Over-parenting makes children afraid to fail'

Parenting

Writing for Tes ahead of this year's Bryanston Education Summit, Jane Lunnon, headteacher of Wimbledon High School GDST, warns that "over-parenting" makes children afraid to fail.


Which degrees lead to the best graduate salaries?

Higher education

The Telegraph looks at the highest paying degrees, according to graduate salary. By Ashley Kirk and Patrick Scott.


Mastermind behind high-cost schools planning to open more campuses

Independent sector

Chris Whittle, CEO of Whittle School & Studios, talks to The Telegraph about his plan to open independent schools in 30 cities by 2030. By Simon Usborne.


Schools could face greater accountability over youth crime

Child welfare

Unions have raised concerns after it emerged teachers, hospital workers and police officers could face greater accountability should they fail to spot violent crime among young people. BBC News.

The Guardian has published a response to this story from an anonymous headteacher.


The danger of teachers 'having a bit of banter'

Teaching and learning

Keziah Featherstone, a headteacher and co-founder and national leader of #WomenEd, writes for Tes about teachers who engage in "banter" with their pupils.


Music education in "a perilous state", according to new research

General education

The authors of a research report published by the Musicians’ Union and supported by UK Music and the Music Industries Association have claimed music education is in "a perilous state". By Fiona Millar, The Guardian.


Consultation launched over register for home-educated children

Education policy

The Government is considering making it a requirement for parents to sign a register if their children are home-educated. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.

The Times features a comment piece by its education editor, Rosemary Bennett, about the issue.


New campaign aims to reduce gender inequalities in school sports

General education

The Telegraph has launched a campaign called 'Girls, Inspired' in a bid to reduce gender inequalities in school sports.


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