ISC Daily News Summary

The Girls' Schools Association has advised schools to warn overseas pupils against travelling to South-East Asia during half-term amid the coronavirus outbreak. Tes. The article quotes the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) and James Murphy-O'Connor, principal of Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools. The article also references figures from the Independent Schools Council.

The Times reports Chinese pupils at UK boarding schools have been told it is "highly likely that travel restrictions will still be in place" during the Easter break. By Rosemary Bennett. The article references quotes from the BSA and Westminster School. Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls and Hereford Cathedral School are also mentioned.

The Telegraph features the perspectives of three parents on whether sending young children to boarding school is the solution to the childcare crisis. The article mentions the Dragon School in Oxford.

A new international study has found British children spend an average of 44 hours a week looking at screens, the second highest figure among the 30 countries surveyed. By Charles Hymas, The Telegraph.

A new report has suggested universities should embrace technology in exams to enable students to express themselves in a more "natural" way. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph. The article references a quote from Mike Buchanan, executive director of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.

A study has found 28 per cent of children's training grounds have dangerous levels of air pollution. By Jessica Carpani, The Telegraph.