- Loss of rates relief will 'deplete the public purse rather than raise new funds', schools warn
- Major report recommends changes to how PE is delivered
- Girls less likely than boys to say they are clever, despite better grades
- 'Break maths down to aid pupils' understanding'
- Scottish schools impose strict limits on the amount of red processed meats served to pupils
- Students want parents to be contacted if suffering mental health problems
- UK one of the worst places for paid parental leave, says UN's children's charity
Loss of rates relief will 'deplete the public purse rather than raise new funds', schools warn
Scottish educationSenior staff from the independent sector have warned members of the Scottish parliament the loss of rates relief would close many smaller schools and make hundreds of independent school teachers redundant. By Mark McLaughlin, The Times. The article quotes John Edward, director of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools, and Dorothy MacGinty, head of Kilgraston School.
Major report recommends changes to how PE is delivered
General educationA major report by The Youth Sport Trust has recommended changes to the delivery of physical education (PE) in school, after findings showed girls have strong preferences for less traditional activities. By Jeremy Wilson, The Telegraph.
Girls less likely than boys to say they are clever, despite better grades
General educationA study by GL Assessment has found just over a quarter of girls say they are clever compared to more than a third of boys, despite achieving better exam results. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.
'Break maths down to aid pupils' understanding'
Teaching and learningPeter Mattock, head of maths at a school in Leicestershire, writes that maths must be broken down into bite size chunks to help pupils understand the subject. Tes.
Scottish schools impose strict limits on the amount of red processed meats served to pupils
General educationIn a bid to improve health and cut obesity levels, Scottish schools are the first in the UK to impose strict limits on the amount of red processed meat served to pupils. By Chris Green, iNews.
Students want parents to be contacted if suffering mental health problems
Mental healthA national survey has found students want universities to contact their parents if they are concerned about their mental health. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.
UK one of the worst places for paid parental leave, says UN's children's charity
ParentingResearchers for Unicef have revealed the UK is one of the worst places in Europe for paid parental leave and affordable childcare. BBC News.