Miles ahead: school that fired starting gun on running revolution
The ‘daily mile’ completed by primary pupils in Stirling is said to aid concentration as well as fitness. Other schools across the UK are taking notice
Lady Gaga’s right – sexual assault is too common at universities. But help is at hand
If you have ever been subjected to sexual assault, there is no ‘correct’ way to get help, but here are the options available to you
Why should teenagers be allowed to sleep in for as long as it suits them?
Apparently, it suits their circadian rhythms to start school later. Of course it does – I would rather wake up at lunchtime, too. But that’s not how the world works
How to teach … sugar
The sweet stuff is everywhere, but it can cause serious health problems. Make sure your pupils understand the dangers
Keep the dream alive: why waking up later is good for us all
Dr Paul Kelley says children are losing 10 hours of sleep a week – and it’s all down to a clash between school start times and teenage body clocks
Teens’ night-time use of social media ‘risks harming mental health’
Researcher says ‘digital sunset’ might improve sleep quality as separate study shows girls turn to social media when they’re anxious
‘What’s a uterus?’ Health illiteracy could be the death of us
As a doctor I meet women who believe gynaecological cancer can be caused by promiscuity, and people who don’t know how to take their pills. Education is the remedy
Were your school days the happiest of your life – or a nightmare?
Half of us think our time at school was our most happy, according to a survey. We asked a panel of writers how it was for them
Secret Teacher: should school holidays be shorter? I’m in favour
With social services at breaking point, schools must do whatever it takes to protect vulnerable students over the summer – even if it means less time off
A-level results day: what teachers can do to help anxious or upset students
As thousands across the country get their final grades, experts offer advice on how to help students who may find the day particularly challenging