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Helen Kaye, 19 August 2008 04:30
Schools are fitting ‘hidden’ CCTV cameras in classrooms, according to a survey of primary and secondary school teachers. Teachers raised concerns about the ‘hidden’ surveillance cameras which monitor children’s behaviour as well as security. 84.6 per cent of 249 primary and secondary schools surveyed now had CCTV in their school. However, 23.4 per cent of teachers thought there might be ...
Georgina Maric, 18 August 2008 12:46
No longer am I a mum of a baby – my little girl is now two and officially a toddler. The back chat has started already - ask her a question and she will answer ‘no’ automatically. ‘Do you want some breakfast Saskia?’ I ask in the morning. ‘Noooo,’ she says definitely. Sometimes I get ‘no, no, no, no…yes’ which ...
Helen Kaye, 18 August 2008 11:52
One in four students would cheat in exams, according to a new survey. The survey of more than 400 students also found that only the bravest students would attempt to cheat. Students who don’t cheat or wouldn’t consider cheating appeared to be in the minority. Individuals who would not consider cheating were considered stronger personality types and would feel more ...
Helen Kaye, 15 August 2008 05:00
Fertility treatments are not working, according to an Aberdeen University-led study. The study showed that two common fertility treatments – using the drug clomid and artificial insemination – were not affective. Trials of 580 women in Scotland found that these treatments were no better than trying to get pregnant naturally. The drug is used when couples who struggle to get ...
Helen Kaye, 14 August 2008 05:30
Plans to send parent’s so-called obesity letters that document data on their child’s height and weight are being criticised. The Department of Health has urged all Primary Care Trusts to send out the data collected at schools without waiting for parents to request it. However, there is concern from obesity experts that the document will not include the most important ...
Helen Kaye, 13 August 2008 05:00
80 per cent of the public perceive bullying to be a big problem, despite the problem improving. The survey, commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, revealed that the public were overly concerned about the problem of bullying. 84 per cent of parents and 75 per cent of young people aged 10 to 19 did not think it ...
Natasha Benjamin, 12 August 2008 16:11
Natasha, 30 years old and an X-Factor contestant last year, met her partner in a bookshop in 2005. At first he seemed intellectual and a calm and loving person but soon she began to notice strange behaviour, such as stealing when they were shopping together, and that he became angry over minor things. This behaviour escalated and in the six ...
Kay Wilkinson, 12 August 2008 14:29
Home births have been mentioned on the news quite a bit recently, and I have to say I didn’t particularly enjoy my last birth experience in hospital – so I thought I’d try something different this time! I spoke to my midwife who was very supportive, and after my 37th week of pregnancy I had two visits where they explained ...
Kirsty O'Connor, 12 August 2008 11:32
This week Carmel has been mostly shouting. She’s been mainly shouting at Pete. Her poor Dad, who sadly had to attend the funeral of his aunty this week, has been getting punished for going away. He only went away for 2 nights but boy, is Carmel angry with him for it! If she wakes up, day or night, only Mummy ...
Helen Kaye, 12 August 2008 05:30
Children who can’t afford the latest branded trainers or clothes are facing bullying at school, according to a new report. The research from The Association of Teachers and Lecturers said children were under huge pressure to buy and wear branded clothes. The teachers' survey revealed that children were aware of brands and logos, but had little concept about green or ...
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