ISC Daily News Summary

ISC Daily News Summary 28 July 2022

Three in four teachers support introducing digital exams in England

Examinations

A poll of more than 3,000 school staff by Teacher Tapp has found that three in four teachers believe introducing digital exams in England would work if the “challenges” are addressed. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.


Almost a third of girls unable to access free period products at their school or college, survey finds

Child welfare

According to a survey commissioned by Girlguiding, 32 per cent of girls and young women in the UK cannot access free period products at their school or college, despite government schemes being in place for several years. The Guardian.


Abuse survivor shares his story and what it's like working with other victims

Independent sector

The Guardian takes a closer look at what was said when Alex Renton, an abuse survivor, sat down with TV presenter Nicky Campbell to discuss the abuse he experienced during his days at an independent school and his current work supporting victims. By Amelia Hill.


University halls fill up faster this year than they did pre-pandemic

Higher education

Unite, the UK’s largest student halls landlord, has already filled 92 per cent of its beds for September, which is more than it would have expected at this stage even before the pandemic and said it expects its student halls to be back to full occupancy in the next academic year. By Tom Howard, The Times.


Search archive

Search