In June 2025, the UK Labour government, led by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, introduced new guidance requiring schools to assess reception-age pupils (as young as four) using touchscreen devices starting from the next academic term. This move has sparked significant…
Inclusive education has been a cornerstone of educational policy in the UK, with a strong push toward integrating students with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome (DS), into mainstream classrooms. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and similar frameworks…
A Labour MP brought up the Netflix series “Adolescence” and asked Keir Starmer if he will support the creators calls to show it in schools to counter “toxic misogyny early” Starmer replied: “Yes, and at home we are watching Adolescence…
In today’s polarised world, discussing politics or social views with friends and family can feel like walking through a minefield. Emotions run high, opinions clash, and what starts as a casual chat can quickly spiral into a heated argument. But…
Parents of course do not speak with one voice. Many may be comfortable with or support a social justice vision of schooling, and polling indicates that on some of the most contested issues there is a sizeable minority which has…
