ISC Daily News Summary

Despite a fall in the popularity of German in schools, it has become the most sought-after language by employers. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.

The King Edward VI Academy Trust in Birmingham plans to introduce new catchment areas that will prioritise disadvantaged pupils, even if they achieve slightly lower entry scores. The Telegraph reports on a petition signed by 3,000 grammar school parents against the plans. By Camilla Turner.

The Scottish Parliament has asked the public to give its views on proposals to remove the charitable status of independent schools. Tes.

The Daily Express reports on some "some unorthodox techniques" being employed by Queen Anne's School in Caversham to help pupils revise for their GCSE and A-level exams. By Jane Warren. The article quotes the school's head, Julia Harrington.

The education secretary, Damian Hinds MP, has said schools should listen to parents' views about children taking part in LGBT lessons, but warns they should not be given a veto on what schools teach. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

A study by the children’s commissioner for England has found children with mental health issues face a postcode lottery when seeking help and treatment. By Sally Weale, The Guardian.

Researchers have found more than a third of students would be more likely to study in the UK if the country does not leave the European Union. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.

The Government has announced where the 12 "Institutes of Technology" will be located. The institutes aim to provide young people with high-quality skills training. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.