More than half of teachers (55 per cent) would be willing to teach the dangers of pornography in schools if they received specific training. The Telegraph reports findings of a survey by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, which also found that 70 per cent of teachers think the topic should be taught to pupils between the ages of 11 and 16.
Today MPs will vote on whether to ban smoking in cars carrying children. The BBC reports that a vote in favour of the amendment to the Children and Families Bill will give Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt the power to make the act illegal.
Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has told the Independent that he wants children to be taught “attentiveness” skills to help them concentrate better in schools. He said the impact of social media is affecting their ability to concentrate for long periods of time and wants an intervention to protect their wellbeing.
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