August 9, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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This article from The Huffington Post, penned by Carolyn Bunting of Internet Matters, gives parents the lowdown on the worrying rise of the extreme online challenge craze – “Summer holidays are finally here and as we start thinking of ways … Continue reading
July 6, 2017
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Would-be students need to “get real” about what university is really like, a new report has warned. Thought I’d share this article from HuffPost Uk about the apparent disparity between pupils’ expectations of higher education and what they experience in … Continue reading
April 24, 2017
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13 Reasons Why is the latest Netflix show everyone is obsessed with. Whilst it’s received a lot of praise for its diversity, for flipping the silent dead-girl trope, and for its overarching message to be kinder to others, there is a growing number of people who are criticising the show’s troubling portrayal of youth suicide and the risk it poses to vulnerable viewers. – Buzzfeed Continue reading
April 17, 2017
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Advice For Parents On What To Say And What Not To Say – Exam time, with all its anxiety-causing stressors, is almost upon us. Clishmaclaver found this article from The Huffington Post which offers some useful advice, c/o YoungMinds’ parents helpline, for … Continue reading
February 23, 2017
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…But with a generation now forking out in excess of £50,000 for their degrees, is anybody surprised that a university education now feels like another asset that can simply be bought? Continue reading
February 21, 2017
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“Nearly half of academics (48%) do not believe students are well prepared for university, a Times Higher Education poll of 1,150 higher education staff found.” So reports Jasmin Gray for The Huffington Post’s Young Voices. Click on the thumbnail to … Continue reading
