Wednesday, 03 December 2008

Should homework be banned?

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Research found that nearly three-quarters of parents thought four to seven-year-olds shouldn’t be given anything more than reading, spelling or times tables homework.

Parents join the social network

Website logo Teenagers obsessed with social networking sites could soon have the tables turned on them by their parents

Sea, sand and head-to-toe waterproofs

Tracy Walker I had the week off, Mike was taking part in a mountain marathon (yes, THAT marathon) followed by a week at work

Should schools teach lessons in love?

Kiss photo Children once learnt academic subjects at school, while their parents taught them lessons in life. While home relationship ‘lessons’ are a parental responsibility, there is an initiative to help children “build warm relationships” and deal with their emotions in schools

Homework isn’t just for the children

Homework graphic The new school year has begun and thousands of parents around the country are sharing their children’s concerns – about new subjects, the school bully and that old faithful, homework

Keep up to date with the latest education stories and developments at The Cumberland News' revamped Learning area here

Problem child or problem parent?

Peaches Gelldof photo What was your vice, aged 15? Sneaking into cinemas, smoking a stolen fag, stealing kisses from the girl next door?

Nursery of the month

Kids at play photo Strong links are forged between parents and school at Inglewood nusrery in Carlisle

Hunt for foster carers in Cumbria

nw fostercouple To highlight the work of individuals and families who provide short term care for disabled children away from home, as part of Shared Care Week, Cumbria Children’s Services is hosting an open session at its offices next Tuesday, March 18.

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