Two-thirds of teachers in Scotland do not feel they have received sufficient training in mental health according to the findings of a survey carried out by a leading charity.
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The Scotsman
18 Jan 2018
The Prince’s Trust Scotland has marked 25 years of guiding young people into business by launching its enterprise programme online. The roll-out of the online learning platform, branded PT Online, will allow aspiring businesspeople in every corner of the country to receive mentoring, training and support.
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The Scotsman
20 Nov 2017
The figures, from the 2017 North East Illegal Tobacco Survey, found that 55% of children aged 14 and 15 who smoke say they buy illegal tobacco from shops or “tab houses” – while 73% say they have been offered illegal tobacco at some point.
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The Conversation
21 Nov 2017
Why children’s mental health is as important as academic achievement
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Metro
22 Nov 2017
FE Week reports that schools in England can now access the very latest apprenticeship information directly from employers and their apprentices – through a new Apprenticeship Live broadcast initiative.
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Schools Improvement Net
29 Nov 2017
Most students receive some level of education about sex, either through biology classes, sex education classes or through PSHE (Personal, social and health education).
While topics including addiction, anatomy and sexually transmitted diseases are all typically discussed, other key topics are often not spoken about, despite their ability to significantly impact students decision making and health.
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The National Student
04 Dec 2017
Children and young people in England are to be able to access mental health support at school or college under government plans to improve services.
The proposals include introducing a four-week waiting time for youngsters needing specialist support and new mental health support teams in schools.
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BBC
04 Dec 2017
The government's long-awaited careers strategy includes plans for a high-quality careers programme for every school and college
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TES
05 Dec 2017
Pupils who are healthier, more confident and happier to take risks perform better in school
Taking lessons in personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education boosts pupils’ grades, according to new research.
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TES
07 Dec 2017
Tes reports that this week, the government pledged to link pupils with employers. But education organisations argue that social action, rather than work experience, is the best way to provide the skills that employers really want.
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Schools Improvement Net
11 Dec 2017
Expert panel set up by Welsh Government says sex education is outdated and needs over hauling
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Wales Online
14 Dec 2017
Sexual harassment or violence at school should never be dismissed as "banter", new Department for Education guidance to schools and colleges has stressed.
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BBC
15 Dec 2017
A consultation has been launched to try to revamp "out-of-date" guidelines on what children should be taught in sex and relationship lessons.
Parents, teachers and young people are being urged to submit their views on what should be included in a new curriculum.
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Wessex FM
19 Dec 2017
The Association called this “an opportunity to stress the importance of PSHE as a curriculum subject dedicated to keeping our children and young people safe, healthy and prepared for life and work”, but emphasised the need for statutory status to apply to the whole of PSHE education, including but not limited to RSE.
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Politics Home
21 Dec 2017
Teenagers today are more likely to be open-minded about sexuality and gender than previous generations, have strong family values and be politically engaged. But an analysis of young people’s outlook on the world published by the National Citizen Service also revealed that young people suffer body anxiety issues, been touched by mental health issues and been bullied at one stage in their lives.
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iNews
21 Dec 2017
Parents are suing schools that don’t protect their children from harm.
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Yahoo News
22 Dec 2017
Young people need to know about support, commitment and mutual respect – that relationships are about more than just a physical act
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The Guardian
02 Jan 2018
Bullying is a problem for schools worldwide. It is a fairly common behaviour, although it can be difficult to identify the number of young people who have been bullied because of the different ways bullying is measured.
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The Conversation
04 Jan 2018
In her first comments to Parliament since Monday's Cabinet reshuffle, the former education secretary called for cross-party support on relationships and sex education
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TES
12 Jan 2018
The project, funded by the Royal Foundation, will seek to aid children while still in school in order to address the issues of mental health before adulthood.
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Royal Central
22 Jan 2018