Getty Images Schools in England should teach children how to recognise and act against misogyny – prejudice against women – under new government guidance around sex education classes. But plans to impose age limits on certain subject areas, proposed by the previous Conservative government just before last year’s election, will not go ahead. How is sex education taught in schools? Sex education […]
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Children to be taught anti-misogyny in sex education classes
Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Getty Images Recognising misogyny, the harms caused by so-called “deepfakes” and unhealthy attitudes towards consent will be taught in sex education classes under new government guidance for schools. Pupils will be taught “how to identify and learn from positive male role models”, according to parts of the final draft of the relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance […]
The Surrey schools yet to make decision on a two week half term
Jack Fiehn BBC political reporter, Surrey BBC Community and voluntary controlled schools in Surrey will have a two week half term in October 2026 From October 2026, schools which come under the responsibility of Surrey County Council (SCC) will have a two week half term and fewer days in the 2027 summer break. But with many state schools being run in different […]
Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
Abi Smitton, Colletta Smith & Tommy Lumby BBC News Getty Images All-inclusive family package holidays from the UK have jumped in price for some of the most popular destinations, including Spain, Cyprus and Turkey. The average price for a week in Cyprus in August has gone up by 23%, from £950 per person to £1,166, figures compiled for the BBC by TravelSupermarket […]
‘Don’t give children smartphones’ say Monmouthshire teachers
Will Fyfe BBC News Reporting fromMonmouthshire ‘One of my friends had a smartphone when they were three or four’ Parents of thousands of children have been asked not to give them a smartphone until they’re at least 14 amid fears some were using devices for eight hours a day. Many schools have already banned smartphones on site but one part of the […]
School meals smaller and have less meat due to cost, caterers say
Hayley Clarke & Nathan Standley Education reporter Hayley Clarke / BBC School children are getting less meat, cheaper ingredients and smaller portions in their lunches as caterers battle rising costs, the new chair of a school food organisation has said. Michael Hales, incoming chair of LACA, said schools were increasingly having to bridge the gap between government funding for free school meals […]