ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 18 February 2020

School creates list of 50 activities to combat screen addiction among young children

Independent sector

Burgess Hill Girls has drawn up a list of "50 things girls should do by the age of five" to encourage young children to spend less time looking at screens. By Jack Wright, Daily Mail. The article quotes Liz Laybourn, the head of the school.


Opportunities for children to learn new skills over half-term

Teaching and learning

The Telegraph features an article listing a range of activities children can participate in over half-term. By Anna Tyzack. The article mentions The Abbey School and The Royal Masonic School for Girls.


Unions call on the Government to reverse "years of pay erosion" for teaching staff

Education policy

Four teaching unions have presented joint evidence to the School Teachers' Review Body calling for a "fully funded, profession-wide pay increase" to improve teacher retention. By Dave Speck, Tes.


Key facts about Baroness Berridge, the new academies minister

Education policy

Schools Week features eight facts about Baroness Berridge, who is taking over from Lord Agnew as the new minister for the school system. By James Carr.


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