- Further strikes over the Teachers' Pension Scheme
- 'Post-election, independent schools should play an active role in improving society'
- Study links childhood inactivity to depression in later life
- Charity leader calls on schools to use history teaching to combat prejudice
- Four ways teachers can improve their mental health
Further strikes over the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Independent sectorTes reports teachers at The Grange School and Westholme School have voted to strike over their schools' plans to withdraw them from the Teachers' Pension Scheme. By Dave Speck. The article quotes Debbie Leonard, head of The Grange School.
'Post-election, independent schools should play an active role in improving society'
Independent sectorDavid James, deputy head (academic) of an independent school, writes in Tes arguing independent schools should use their resources and influence to "make society an increasingly better, and fairer, place to grow up".
Study links childhood inactivity to depression in later life
Child welfareNew findings suggest children who sit for hours a day are more likely to develop symptoms of depression at the age of 18. By Vanessa Chalmers, Daily Mail.
Charity leader calls on schools to use history teaching to combat prejudice
Teaching and learningBeki Martin, executive director of the charity Facing History and Ourselves, has said schools should use history lessons to tackle prejudice and educate young people on how they can make a positive difference. By Will Hazell, iNews.
Four ways teachers can improve their mental health
Mental healthTes features an article offering tips for teachers on how to improve their mental health. By Jo Steer.