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4 months ago
Mental health

Border Force mental health absences rose 45% as Channel deaths increased

The Home Office spent a significant amount on mental health support for Border Force officers due to increased absences related to mental health.
The number of mental health-related absences among Border Force staff increased by 45% as deaths in the Channel rose. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Education

Too many pupils miss lessons, says Ofsted, and that's right. Call it the Michael Gove effect | Polly Toynbee

Many children in England are missing school frequently, with parents becoming less supportive of school rules and discipline.
The reduction in arts education and extracurricular activities in schools may be contributing to children's disengagement from education.
School costs in England are rising faster than inflation, which may be impacting the quality of education and resources available. [ more ]
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