ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
Experts said a rise in diagnoses over the past 25 years meant cases now appear to be outstripping the expected number in the population for some younger age groups. The review called for tougher regulation of private…
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84% of Teenagers Back Vocational GCSEs Despite Stigma Around Technical Routes
The majority of young people (84%) overwhelmingly support new options for 14-year-olds that combine practical technical learning (such as coding, construction or manufacturing) with core academic subjects (such as…
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Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
He opened up about his mental health with a neuroscientist in a session for a video learning platform. He and his brother, the Prince of Wales, have previously been candid about their mental health struggles, including…
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BCoT students lend their skills to DIY SOS!
The Level 2 students joined the DIY SOS team to help transform the home of deaf couple Ahmed and Rifat, from a building site into a safe space for their family. The episode will air on BBC One at 8pm. Presented by Nick…
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I’m a personal trainer and this compact dumbbell set is the best additon to my home gym
But since getting these Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells that replaced 15 pairs of weights during the pandemic, I haven't felt the need to leave my at-home setup. When I earned my personal training certification in 2021, I…
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Universities urged to double down on access and support for poorest students
This comes as our new analysis shows that poorer students have the most to gain from getting a degree: The graduate earnings premium is larger for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Graduates who were eligible…
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'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
The warning comes as new data reveals the waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England rose for the second month in a row. An estimated 7.37 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of…
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Employers asked to share their insights on challenges and priorities for 2027
The research will gather valuable insights into what UK employers expect to find most challenging next year, what they are prioritising, where HR and L&D teams are focusing their energies, and how their experiences of…
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Arden University and Google Cloud Form Strategic Partnership to Ensure Development of Job-Ready, AI-Native Graduates
This comes as Google research links advanced AI use to better pay and promotion opportunities Arden University and Google Cloud have today announced a strategic partnership which will provide the institution’s students…
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Why crocs are resistant to cancer: public lecture to explore how some of world’s most fearsome creatures could save human lives
Biomedical scientist Professor Naveed Khan will deliver his inaugural lecture at the University of Derby on October 14, from 5.30pm, inviting students, staff and members of the community to discover how certain species…
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