Four out of five head teachers in England are concerned about pupils in their schools suffering from anxiety disorders, a survey by school leaders' network The Key has found. A poll of more than 1,131 heads found 64 per cent saw pupil depression as a concern, while 80 per cent of secondary school heads expressed concern about self-harming, the BBC reports.
Thousands of disabled students risk missing out on the support that currently enables them to attend university, a group of charities has warned. Currently, students can use the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) to access a variety of support, including non-medical help such as mentors and specialist advisers. But this sort of support may not be covered by the new rules that narrow the definition of what is covered under the DSA, says Ambitious about Autism.
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