Delivering subject content through nine life themes
A new report produced by child health experts from across the UK has highlighted wide-ranging evidence of declining health among children under five in the UK. Issues such as the Covid pandemic and the increased cost of living have exacerbated inequality, it says, and… Continue Reading “Action on failing child health”
New research suggests that school uniform may be deterring young people from being active, particularly girls of primary school age. The findings, though not conclusive, are of concern nonetheless. The majority of children do not currently meet recommended physical activity levels. We also know… Continue Reading “School uniform and activity levels”
A new report from the Resolution Foundation lays bare the impact of poor mental health on young people, warning of the “scarring effect” it can have on someone’s long-term life chances. It points out that young people are now more likely to experience a… Continue Reading “Action on young people’s mental health”
Today – Thursday 7 March – is World Book Day across the UK and Ireland, an annual celebration of books, reading and all things literary. No surprise, then, that it is always a big day in any school calendar, with many schools, for example,… Continue Reading “World Book Day 2024”
Children want to spend more time in nature, according to a new survey published by the National Trust and First News. The two organisations are launching a nature photography competition for children, Nature Around Me, to encourage young people to notice and engage with… Continue Reading “Children want to spend more time in nature”
Last week we highlighted a new survey that indicates that children want to spend more time in nature. This week the BBC ran an online story about how working on a farm is helping a group of young people who struggle in mainstream education… Continue Reading “Experiencing nature and the environment”
This coming Monday – 22 April – is Earth Day, an annual event that aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment, engage the public and push green issues up the political agenda, nationally and internationally. The theme for 2024 is ‘Planet vs… Continue Reading “The benefits of fieldwork”
At-risk young people who took part in a programme that used football as a vehicle for intensive mentoring experienced a significant improvement in their wellbeing, a new report says. The mentoring programme, which provided a trusted adult for more than 2,000 young people in… Continue Reading “Investing in relationships”
One in three adults did not vote in the 2019 UK general election. In the recent local elections (in England), it was more like two in three. Some people will – for various reasons – have been unable to vote. But many chose not… Continue Reading “Promoting citizenship education”
‘A Secret’ is the theme of this year’s Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize, the judging panel for which includes bestselling author Philip Pullman. Now in its second year, the prize is inspired by the curiosity and imagination of Martha Mills, a keen writer who… Continue Reading “Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize”