Primeminister Theresa May criticized the further delay of a new education bill for Scotland at a conference last Friday. Ms Sturgeon fires back by stating that the bill needs to be carefully checked and revisited before it can pass. However, Ms May argues that the new bill is desperately needed since the standards have fallen …
Since year 2000, most schools have held classes for sex and relationships education (SRE). However, privat schools and academies do not have to deliver these classes, since they are also not obliged to follow the National Curriculum. 2 days ago the government decided that from now on all schools have to teach SRE. The possibility, …
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A new survey shows that 43% of the children at the highest achieving secondary schools are from the wealthiest 20% of families in the UK. This shows that children from middle class families have lower chances of receiving the best education. However, 90% of parents believe it is very important for their child to attend …
Worldwide 130 Million women and girls do not receive adequate education. This is the reason for illnesses to spread quickly in developing countries and for many families to not be able to escape poverty. Furthermore, women do not have control over family planning since they never get educated about birth control. Although it has been …
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Today, on the first Thursday of March the annual World book day takes place. Every child in the United Kingdom and Ireland is given a voucher to be spent on books. However, only few people know that the original word book day takes place on the 23rd of April. This was changed in the UK …
Schools in the borough of Newham face the worst cuts out of all London boroughs. By 2020, the borough has to deal with a shortfall of 611 Pounds per pupil. This will result in a decline in the numbers of teachers employees, as Newham will not be able to afford them anymore. Up to 845 …
Every student in East London is now entitled to a copy of “What is Humansim?”. This project was funded by the British Humanist Association, which focuses on the importance of education people about different approach on the philosophy of life. While in former times, it was common practice for people who thought about life decisions …
To honour his recently deceased mother, an artist, Barry Whitehouse, has decided to give multiple 6-months art programs to disadvantaged young adults. Applications for the first round will open on 2nd of March and people between the age of 18 and 25 are eligible to apply. The workshops will be held in the artist’s shop …
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At an Ilford Voices Matter meeting, residents voiced their concerns about the rapidly increasing number of fast food shops in Ilford. They highlight that these shops do not only make their children eat more unhealthily but they also destroy the picturesque area. Further, the shops contribute tremendously to the waste found in the streets. The …
Emma Ledde, author of “The presentation book” gives tipps on how to improve presentation skills by storytelling. A presentation or speech needs to thrill the audience and they need to be convinced to listen to you. Hence, she suggests always starting off with an interesting fact or figure. As observed in TED talks, the audience …
