ISC Daily News Summary

Helen Pike, master of Magdalen College School, outlines the work her school is doing to promote good sleep on World Mental Health Day.

According to a new report published by the Department for Education (DfE), teenage girls who do six or more hours of homework per week report poorer psychological health than their peers who do less. By Helen Ward, Tes.

Under a new pilot scheme announced by the DfE today, property developers will be offered loans of up to £20 million to build schools alongside new housing developments. Tes.

According to iNews, recruitment agencies are charging schools thousands of pounds in "finder's fees" to hire teachers. By Will Hazell.

Microsoft, the world's largest tech company, has expressed support for the introduction of a statutory duty of care to shield children from online harms. By Charles Hymas, The Telegraph.

The DfE has produced a 21-page document advising councils on how to support teachers to reduce disruption caused by protests over LGBT-inclusive lessons. By Sima Kotecha, BBC News.

Dame Sally Davies, England's outgoing chief medical officer, has outlined potential measures to address child obesity, including banning snacking on public transport and placing extra taxes on unhealthy foods. By Nick Triggle, BBC News.