Around 100,000 people live in the UK with HIV or AIDs. It’s estimated that 36.7 million people globally have the virus and more than 35 million people have died since it’s discovery in 1984; making it one of the most destructive diseases in history. Each year around 6,000 people are diagnosed with HIV in the UK. […]
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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 […]
This girl could: but does she?
GB Triathlete Emily Burton says “there still needs to be more done to encourage girls into sport.” A study released by ‘Women in Sport’ has found that girls in Secondary schools are still not taking part in PE. The research found that 78% of 14 to 16 year-olds understand that physical activity is important, but only 1 in 4 take part. […]
Live Blog: Education Week – Day 2
Good morning! Keep up to date with us today on our live blog! Happy 1st of December! Is now an appropriate time to finally put the #christmas tree up? 🎄🎁 #UoGlosLIVE pic.twitter.com/mQ0w3HLlyx — The Hive (@TheHiveGlos) December 1, 2017 9:00: How motherhood affects your education – Philippa Chilton. https://jnews.glos.ac.uk/how-motherhood-affects-your-education/ 9:30: This girl could: but does […]
How motherhood affects your education.
Being a mother is tough, regardless of what age you are, or how many kids you have. But having kids whilst in education could possibly be a nightmare. You have a choice of either putting your life on hold to bring up the kids or continuously put them in the care of someone else so […]
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 […]
Ik spreek Nederlands: Documenting a journey of learning a new language
Learning a brand new language is never easy. It feels daunting to think that almost every word in English has its foreign counterpart. Some words may have letters that need a diacritical. A word might change completely. And it’s never as simple as translating a sentence word for word. All of that binds together in […]
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. […]