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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Schoolchildren offered vapes spiked with spice and touted on Snapchat

Vapes spiked with drugs, including spice and THC, are being distributed to schoolchildren via Snapchat.
The synthetic drug spice can cause severe health problems such as chest pains, seizures, extreme anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Therapy project yields dramatic' rise in Sats results at London school

A therapeutic programme designed by the founder of Kids Company, Camila Batmanghelidjh, has shown significant improvements in test results for primary schoolchildren facing multiple adversities.
The Nurture programme focuses on supporting children in connecting with themselves and others, improving their resilience and reducing disruptive behavior in class.
The programme will be expanded to more schools and a Nurture guide will be made available to schools across the country. [ more ]
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