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6hrs a day in front of a screen
Television is now less than half of children’s viewing time, in competition with the internet and computer games. More than one in three children told researchers the possession they could least live...
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Grandparents are not always the most effective childcarers, researchers say
Many babies who are looked after by grandparents while their mothers are out at work might be better off in nurseries or crèches, a new study suggests. Grandparents can often help to develop a baby’s...
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Breastfeeding may help to offset early disadvantages, researchers say
Breastfeeding may be particularly important to the educational and emotional development of children from single-parent and low-income families, new research suggests. Previous studies have reported...
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How many books do you read with your class?
The BBC recently reported on some new research which states that a quarter of children read just one book with their teacher each year. This is due to the use of extracts, rather than reading (and...
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Are your pupils media smart?
Digital Adwise offers teachers a tool to engage KS1 and KS2 students, and teach them about marketing communications. The interactive online lessons can be used by individuals or small groups on...
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Children 'missing out on sleep'
A survey from BBC Newsround has found that many children are kept up late at night by video games, mobile phones and televisions. An article on the BBC News site explains that: “Newsround sent a...
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Teaching News and Events (2/10/10)
Here are some of this week’s education-related headlines: “No touch” rules discouraging teachers from restraining and comforting children are to be scrapped. Surrey County Council is exploring plans...
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Teaching News and Events (20/11/10)
Here are links to some of this week’s education-related news: Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced plans to more than double the number of top head teachers helping struggling schools in...
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Rose Curriculum Report
Schools need to move with the times and teach much secondary school Information Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge earlier at primary, said Sir Jim Rose in a major report published yesterday....
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How much money do you spend in school?
A poll of more than 1,000 teachers and school support staff found that the vast majority – 91% – have reached into their own pocket to buy items for the classroom. More than half said the items they...
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