ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 31 October 2019

Unconditional offers 'linked to higher university drop-out rates'

Higher education

According to analysis by the Office for Students, undergraduates who are awarded university places regardless of their A-level results are 10 per cent more likely to drop out than their peers with conditional offers. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.


'Teachers working overtime contribute to a culture of unmanageable expectations'

Recruitment and retention

Guy Doza writes in Tes arguing teachers working overtime are setting a "dangerous precedent", contributing to an 'unhealthy work culture which is working to the detriment of teachers, schools and children'.


Report calls for cyber security guidance in schools

Edtech

The Cyber Security Schools Audit 2019, compiled by the London Grid for Learning and the National Cyber Security Centre, has called for schools to make use of resources designed to protect against cyber security risks. Education Technology.


Dementia risk 'reduced by developing thinking and problem-solving skills in childhood'

Mental health

New research suggests parents should help build up their children's cognitive skills to help reduce the risk of developing dementia in later life. By Kaya Burgess, The Times.


'England's World Cup rugby squad should be celebrated for its diversity'

Sport

Paul Hayward explores the diverse backgrounds of members of England's rugby squad, praising the "mix of educational routes". The Telegraph.


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