The majority of the British public believe that religious studies should be replaced by politics at secondary school, a survey suggests. In the survey of 2,000 people, commissioned by the political youth platform Shout Out UK, 92% said they believed politics should be a compulsory subject in the national curriculum, with 57% of respondents saying […]
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What should be taught in schools?
There is a debate amongst parents on the playground as to what exactly your children should be learning when they’re at school. Many believe that they should be learning the basics; Maths, English, Science, History, Geography, the usual things. But some topics, such as sex health and wellbeing, mental health and gender identity should be […]
Britain is at the forefront of a “technology revolution” – Phillip Hammond’s budget looks to match European partners
Mathematic’s and Technology are clearly the priorities of Phillip Hammond’s 2017 budget as he begins to make Britain a lead force in the technological age. Hammond’s vision for a science and technology-based future has promised a £600 boost to schools and colleges for every extra sixth-former who takes A-level or core maths; more than £80million will be […]
DECEMBER 01: Gloucestershire Weather Forecast
It’s going to be a cold start across the county today, with temperatures reaching highs of just 6 by mid-afternoon in some parts of the county. There’ll be the occasional sunny spells and clouds throughout the day. Overnight frost may impact drivers in the morning, so once again you’ll need to fetch that de-icer! The […]
Gloucester is one of the worst places to be poor
Gloucester has been ranked 282nd out of 324 local authorities in England for social mobility, a study by the Social Mobility Foundation has discovered. The local authority ranks the lowest in Gloucestershire, below Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. The ranking is based on life opportunities available to people born into disadvantaged backgrounds in all 324 […]
Ofsted tells kids to get a grip
A report on primary school classes by Ofsted has concluded that there is no clear curriculum for reception aged children. The study, which looked into 41 schools across the country from a varied range of areas, including Thrupp School in Gloucestershire, focused on how the reception year of primary school prepared children for Year 1. […]
“No one did anything” – How schools continue to push bullying into a corner
It’s something you hear about a lot in the mainstream media; mostly in movies. The protagonist is a nerd or a geek, and doesn’t seem to gel with the rest of the student body. They get picked on, pushed into lockers and make their lives a living hell. But, usually, said “nerd” would get a […]
New £30 million school planned for Cheltenham
Plans for a new school in Cheltenham have been revealed by Gloucestershire County Council. The proposed site is the area of land next to Kidnappers Lane, which has also been suggested as potential housing land. Councillor Richard Boyles, cabinet member for children and young people said: “We’ve said all along that there is a real […]
What school doesn’t teach you
One way education is often described is as a way of ‘preparing you for life in the outside world’. In reality, however, there are many areas in which it falls short of hitting the mark. Take money, for example. In school, you are taught how to add, subtract, divide and even do the wizardry which […]
NOVEMBER 30: Gloucestershire Travel Update
The AA are reporting slow traffic along the A361 by Chipping Norton due to construction. There’s slow traffic along the A40 this morning in numerous areas between Cheltenham and Gloucester. Many commuters may face delays due to last nights frost blocking views through car windscreens.