How to get a better grade in your university exam: What you need to know

Surrey Education Welfare has announced that it will launch a pilot scheme that will see students who fail an English or maths exam get a higher grade.Under the scheme, the government will give students a grade of “A” or “B” for every one point they achieve, in line with the OECD’s standard.Surrey Education, the Government […]

£2.7bn for children’s health care in Wales

Wales’ health care system is struggling to cope with an unprecedented surge in the number of children in need of urgent care, according to a report from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHE).IHE says the number in need for care has jumped by 1,000 per cent in the last three years, from a total of […]

How to build your own social media site

A month ago, the Times of Israel, a left-leaning publication, launched a blog called “Hulling the Social Media”.The site is part of an initiative to give young Israelis a platform to share their concerns and opinions on social media.The blog is one of several initiatives aimed at creating a forum for young people to share […]

When a kid’s life is saved by the kindness of a stranger

The charity Save the Children is looking to raise more than £200,000 to help save a boy’s life. The 17-year-old boy from Walthamstow, west London, is on life support after a heart attack in March. His family are desperate to find out what caused his condition and they have raised £200k through a crowdfunding campaign. “We were very […]

What to do if you’re on a welfare education benefit, but don’t know where to turn for help

Education Welfare Trust’s Education welfare program offers free or discounted tutoring and assessment for children who need it most.But many parents of students on the program are struggling to find enough resources to help them navigate a difficult education journey.

‘A Lot of Shit: The New York Times’ interview with a Trump supporter

When the Republican presidential candidate’s supporters in New York City gathered in front of Trump Tower in April, it was one of the first times they’d ever seen the billionaire.A large group of them had gathered outside the building’s entrance to get a closer look at the billionaire’s new Trump University.As the crowd slowly moved […]