Parenting news: archive
Japan’s ‘monster’ parents take centre stage
The Times (London), 7 June 2008
Across Japan teachers are reporting an astonishing change in the character of parents, who, after decades of respectful silence, have become a super-aggressive army of complainers.
The Kindergarchy
The Weekly Standard, 6 June 2008
In America we are currently living in a Kindergarchy, under rule by children. By Joseph Epstein.
Guide to subversive parenting
spiked, 5 June 2008
Rule 12: A government ‘action plan’ won’t stop teen drinking. By Jennie Bristow.
Brown’s new knife policy attacked as a ‘gimmick’
The Times (London), 5 June 2008
Former Youth Justice Board chief says decision to prosecute more youngsters for carrying knives is 'gesture politics'.
A government u-turn we should welcome
spiked, 5 June 2008
It was a mad idea to make businesses that employ under-16 paperboys or interns submit to vetting - thank God it’s been scrapped. By Josie Appleton.
Fewer state school students at top universities
The Times (London), 5 June 2008
New figures suggest almost a quarter of undergraduates are likely to drop out before finishing their degree courses.
More parents would opt for private school
The Times (London), 5 June 2008
A survey finds the greatest shift in attitude among Labour voters who would pay for private education if they had the money.
(DCSF) Joint birth registration white paper
Whitehall Pages, 3 June 2008
Plans to change the law to require dads, as well as mums to be named on the birth certificate are being announced by Secretary of State for Work James Purnell and Children's Secretary Ed Balls in a joint White Paper published today.
Change to law means end to ‘fatherless’ children
The Times (London), 3 June 2008
Under measures in the Welfare Reform Bill, birth certificates will have to include both parents' names.
Vetting the volunteers and carers
The Times (London), 3 June 2008
It seems our children and elderly will never be safe until the whole world is checked out. By Mick Hume.
Change drink habits? You’re joking
The Times (London), 3 June 2008
Only foolish or hopelessly naive politicans believe they can remould a country's culture. By David Aaronovitch.
B*lls by name, B*lls by nature
The Times (London), 3 June 2008
Every time the Schools Secretary sends out a Whitehall edict in his name the message is blocked by school software.
Can’t-do maths attitude ‘costs economy £9bn’
The Times (London), 3 June 2008
The decline in standards is having a devastating impact on the City, with firms recruiting most maths graduates overseas.
Millions must be on vetting list
BBC News, 2 June 2008
More than one in four adults in England will have to register with child protection authorities next year, under an expanded safeguarding scheme.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ALCOHOL – A NEW APPROACH LAUNCHED IN GOVERNMENT ACTION PLAN
Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2 June 2008
Press release.
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