“Focus on reading in secondary years to drive up standards”

“Focus on reading in secondary years to drive up standards”

Bridget Phillipson confirms that all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards Bridget Phillipson says: There is one barrier in particular I worry is locking young people out. Because before a child can even begin to engage...
“Social media use links to lowered cognitive performance”

“Social media use links to lowered cognitive performance”

A new study published this week links social media use with lowered cognitive function The new study suggests a link between social media use and poorer cognition in teens. The findings are published in JAMA. “Social media is an increasingly important...
World Mental Health Day 2025

World Mental Health Day 2025

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme is “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies” Each year on or around the 10th October, we raise awareness for global mental health through ‘World Mental Health Day”. The...
World Teachers Day 2025

World Teachers Day 2025

This year, World Teachers’ Day celebrations will centre on the theme “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession” “Teachers play vital roles in education systems, driving learning, inclusion, and innovation in schools and societies. Yet many work...
AMHIE Newsletter September 2025

AMHIE Newsletter September 2025

Welcome to our September 2025 Newsletter: A new look for a new academic year! Hello and welcome to our brand new look for the new academic year, we are so excited to be sharing lots of news with you all this month and what a month it’s been! Let’s hit the...