[ad_1] BBCCourtney, Ffion and Grace described some of their experiences onlineOnly 28% of schoolchildren in Wales tell their families about their online lives, according to a new report.The survey found "rude and aggressive" and "toxic" behaviour was experienced by youngsters on digital platforms.The research for the Children’s Commissioner for Wales Rocio Cifuentes quizzed young people aged seven to 18 from 16 counties.Children told the BBC conversations on gaming platforms could
[ad_1] BBC"The youth worker I was referred to helped turn my pain into a positive power," says NevaehNevaeh, the Wales winner of the BBC Young Reporter Competition 2023-24, explains how grief affected her, and how youth work allowed her to start to live her life again.I was 13 when my brother Levi passed away in a tragic accident in 2018.I couldn't believe it. I'd never lost anyone before. I was
[ad_1] Sam CarlingSam Carling is the new MP for North West CambridgeshireA 22-year-old new MP has said he hoped to use his "direct experience" of problems in schools to help "revitalise" them.Sam Carling, Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire and the youngest member of the House of Commons, had his A-level exams cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is what he said inspired him to get into politics.In his maiden
[ad_1] BBCThe day before, official statistics had predicted that the number of children in English state nurseries and primary schools, which was already in decline, would fall by a further 4.5% over the next four years.Schools are given money per pupil, so for those like St Peter's Community Primary School - which is not the only one in Brighton threatened with closure - fewer pupils means less cash, and less
[ad_1] 7 minutes agoBy Branwen Jeffreys, Education Editor, @branwenjeffreys • Nathan Standley, BBC NewsBBCUniversities should put their own finances in order before looking for help from the taxpayer, the education secretary has told the BBC.Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme, Bridget Phillipson said there was an expectation universities should “manage their budgets”, as independent institutions.It follows a call from the Universities and College Union (UCU) for bailouts for those universities struggling financially.Ms Phillipson said Labour recognised
[ad_1] 7 hours agoBy Meleri Williams, BBC NewsBBCIsac, 13, cares for his mother, Genna, and his two sisters aged six and fourThe school holidays can be a very isolating time for children like Isac, who act as carers for family.The 13-year-old not only cares for his mother, after back surgery led to her having to use a wheelchair, but he cooks, cleans and looks after his two younger siblings too."It’s really difficult
[ad_1] 28 minutes agoBy Nathan Standley, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe 2022/23 school year saw a 36% rise in the number of suspensions, compared with the previous yearEngland has seen record numbers of school suspensions and exclusions in a single school year, Department for Education figures show.The 790,000 suspensions in 2022/23 - almost one for every 10 pupils - is 36% higher than the previous record, 578,000 in 2021/22. The 9,000 exclusions - up
[ad_1] 2 hours agoBy Bethan Lewis, Education & family correspondent, BBC Wales NewsBBCWales' results slumped in international reading, maths and science tests raising concerns about 'patchy' standardsChildren's reading standards in Wales are being left "completely to chance" amid concerns about levels of attainment, a teacher has said.In international tests, Welsh 15-year-olds scored lower than pupils in all other UK nations in maths, science and reading with results showing the gap had widened.Teacher
[ad_1] 10 minutes agoBy Kevin Peachey, @PeacheyK, Cost of living correspondentBBCA raft of new laws have been announced in the King’s Speech. Here BBC correspondents analyse some of the 39 new bills Keir Starmer’s government wants to pass.Banning no-fault evictionsHousing is a priority area on which this government will be judged at the next election. A long-promised, but much-delayed, ban on no-fault evictions is included and now imminent.The Renters’ Rights Bill, covering England,
[ad_1] Despite being Hollywood's hottest new star, Glen Powell has said he will finish studying for his degree while shooting his next movie.The actor – who recently starred in Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You and the Twisters remake – plans to complete his Spanish and early American history degree at the University of Texas.Powell, 35, is from Austin, Texas, and has recently moved back to his home state to
