Tag Archives: PSHE
Panorama investigation into sexualisation of children reveals scale of problem
A Panorama investigation into the sexualisation of children will be screened tonight amid fears that children are being bombarded with sexual images.
The show will be presented by newsreader Sophie Raworth, who says she was inspired to look into the issue after being disturbed by what her daughter was watching.
She described her reaction to viewing a pop [...]
PSHE teachers to be given more freedom
The government has stressed the importance of PSHE in the battle against drug and alcohol misuse and announced that teachers will be given more flexibility to deliver lessons in the future.
The new drug strategy emphasised the importance of education and stated that pupils should continue to be taught about the effects of drugs, including alcohol [...]
‘Pressure groups have too much influence on curriculum’
Pressure groups have too much control over the National Curriculum, researchers have warned.
Cambridge University’s National Curriculum study also states that continuous changes to the curriculum are encouraging a “tick list” approach to teaching and that, with subjects such as citizenship and PSHE having been introduced over the last decade, teachers are being “overloaded”.
Report author Tim [...]
Teen pregnancy rates ‘will rise without action’
Teenage pregnancy rates will rise again unless the government takes action, experts have warned.
While the current rate of under-18 pregnancy is at its lowest for 20 years, the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group (TPIAG) has found that significant opportunities have been missed during the last decade and that the number of girls falling pregnant is [...]
Teachers call for better sex ed training and resources
Teachers have called for more sex education training and better resources as part of a controversial new study.
A Durex-sponsored survey of teachers, parents and governors found that while all three groups agree on the need for sex and relationship education (SRE), 80 percent of teachers lack the training and confidence to discuss the issue.
It also [...]
Sir Ian McKellen to visit UK schools in fight against homophobia
Award-winning film star Sir Ian McKellen is set to undertake a nationwide tour of schools in a bid to tackle the problem of homophobic bullying.
The screen legend, whose career spans more than 50 years, will be giving assemblies and talking to pupils throughout the next three months on behalf of Stonewall, the gay rights charity he co-founded in 1989.
The 71-year-old said: [...]
Gambling a major problem among children
Thousands of children are suffering from gambling problems while schools ignore the issue, a national charity has warned.
According to new research, one in five 12-15-year-olds will have gambled in the last week while 60,000 are problem gamblers.
The study by gambling charity GamCare also reveals that young problem gamblers are more likely to be involved in substance abuse, [...]
Government cuts hit PSHE and citizenship
Quangos responsible for tackling teenage pregnancy, child health and alcohol education will be axed according to leaked government plans.
A document released by the BBC appears to detail 180 taxpayer-funded groups that the Conservative-Liberal coalition will abolish, 17 of which are currently supported by the department for education.
Among the casualties is the School Food Trust - the body created by the Labour government following Jamie Oliver’s healthy schools campaign and [...]
Coming soon… The Media Issue
Citizenship Towers is currently a frenzy of activity as our writers and designers work towards creating what we hope will be our best ever release – the Media Issue!
Here’s a taster of what is to come:
Our editor’s Children’s Media Conference diary featuring all of the latest concepts, products and predictions.
A look at the children creating [...]
Children’s media buzzwords and trends