The true picture of student debt
There has been much debate about the huge increase in tuition fees. On the one side, those committed to a …
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Better Sleep, Better Behaviour
For children a lack of sleep can affect their ability to learn and their general behaviour. Young children who are consistently not getting enough sleep can have real problems controlling their emotions. These kids may show signs of sleep deprivation by having a temper, crying easily or having little patience. In the classroom, an over-tired child may have a short attention span and may even chat incessantly to their classmates or act up in class, both signs that they are needing stimulation to remain focussed.
What’s a Marriage All About?
Recently, lots of important and influential people have been trying to define what a marriage is. What does it mean …
Work Experience or Slavery?
One of the hot debates of the week has been the government’s planned introduction of compulsory, unpaid work experience for …
Who do you think you’re kidding, Mr Lansley?
Yesterday both the Royal College of Nurses and the Royal College of Midwives joined with many other NHS staff, including …
Together But Seperate?
So it looks like there is going to be a referendum to decide if Scotland should become independent of the rest of …
Should council houses be for life?
As it stands at the moment, if you are lucky enough to be allocated a council house it’s yours for life. They …
Is it wrong to send my son to a private school?
I went to a state school, a good one. I did well, passed all my exams and got to a …
Why I’m striking tomorrow
Like many people I have a pension with my employer. I pay into it every month. A hefty 6.5% of my …
Should women have the right to demand a C-section?
There has been a lot of discussion about the proposal that women should be allowed to opt for a C-section even …
