While Ms Eisenstadt said the SNP’s free university tuition policy is a “fantastic advantage for those who go on to higher education”, she highlighted deep spending cuts to Scotland’s colleges and urged ministers to get away from the perception that “the only thing we value is the academic route.” … [Read more...] about SNP drive to get more poor children into university is backfiring on ‘devalued’ pupils, adviser warns
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Carrot not stick is best way to educate children, study shows
Dr Caldarella said: “Unfortunately, previous research has shown that teachers often tend to reprimand students for problem behaviour as much or more than they praise pupils for appropriate behaviour, which can often have a negative effect on classrooms and student behaviour … [Read more...] about Carrot not stick is best way to educate children, study shows
Duchess of Cambridge visits children’s hospital as part of commitment to early years provision
The Duchess of Cambridge delighted a young girl at a children's hospital today as she vowed to hang her handmade pink "rag" wreath up in Princess Charlotte's bedroom. … [Read more...] about Duchess of Cambridge visits children’s hospital as part of commitment to early years provision
‘They take over your life and then, one day, they walk off with it’: life before and after children
Lori and Scott, five days until her due date Lori: We had been trying for over three years and realised it is not something we could control. Now we’re having twins - I’m excited being able to raise these babies in a loving and gentle home and family. I can only imagine how it feels to bring these babies into the world and provide all aspects of care for them. … [Read more...] about ‘They take over your life and then, one day, they walk off with it’: life before and after children
Children injured as bus crashes into barber shop in Sheffield
More from South Yorkshire Sheffield drive-by attack: Man, 25, charged with attempted murder after 12-year-old boy shot Sheffield: 'Racing' drivers avoid jail after destroying Ferrari and Porsche in crash Boy, 12, injured in drive-by shooting in Sheffield Driver jailed after motorcyclist catapulted through air in head-on collision Flooding: Why UK must prepare for more extreme weather UK weather: Emergency meeting as more than 130 flood warnings and alerts issued … [Read more...] about Children injured as bus crashes into barber shop in Sheffield
