Schools across the world are fast implementing mobile phone restrictions, from outright bans to curbing usage to certain areas or times of the day, all in an effort to encourage students to be more sociable or to prevent cyber bullying or to ensure that lessons can proceed without the unwanted disruptions that mobile phones can…
Read MoreWhy we need to Teach Young People about the Dangers of Pornography
I was recently asked to be a participant in a panel discussion on the topic of masculinity and extremist ideas amongst young people. Each panel participant was called on to share their views on unhealthy gender roles, misogyny and harmful social media content and how these issues are occurring in schools. Preparing for the discussion,…
Read MoreA national crisis with GCSE resits?
What is causing the dire rates of success of GCSE resit? Since 2015, students who do not attain the UK government basic standard of Level 4 in maths and English have to resit these subjects. But stats show that there’s an alarming 79% and 83% failure rate (English and Maths respectively). Jilly Duffy, Head of…
Read MoreWe Have a Problem with Race
We have a problem with race in our school. To be precise, we have a problem with racism. Just typing those words felt difficult (exhales slowly). But truth must be told, even when it’s difficult to swallow. Unfortunately, it has not been uncommon to hear the n word thrown about, the mimicking of Indian accents…
Read MoreThoughts On Adolescence
Despite not having watched adolescence, I can hardly move right nor left without hearing talk of it. From posts on social media platforms to the latest “have you seen (insert title here)?” chats between friends and colleagues, I have understood that the show has raised significant topics in youth culture and the experiences of young…
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