ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 14 November 2019

'Children should learn first aid and CPR from an early age'

Teaching and learning

Dorothy MacGinty, head of Kilgraston School, writes in Tes arguing children should be taught life-saving skills from an early age.


Teachers say reducing class sizes is their 'top priority' for the next government

Education policy

A study from the National Education Union (NEU) has found 34 per cent of teachers say reducing class sizes is their "absolute top priority" for the next government. According to research from the NEU, 89 per cent of constituencies in England have seen in increase in average class sizes since 2010. By James Carr, Schools Week.


Liberal Democrats pledge gender-neutral school uniform policy

Education policy

Under new plans put forward by the Liberal Democrats, schools would be ordered to allow children to wear shorts, trousers or skirts regardless of their gender. By Lizzy Buchan, The Independent.


Figures suggest one in 50 'children in need' have not yet been born

Child welfare

According to figures published by the Department for Education, 7,000 "children in need" in England have not yet been born. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.


'Education is a key issue this general election'

Education policy

Ed Dorrell writes in Tes outlining the key education issues expected to be discussed this general election.


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