Health
High levels of domestic abuse revealed among teenagers
A groundbreaking study of 13 and 14-year-olds in 13 Staffordshire schools has revealed worrying levels of domestic abuse among the young.
Mar 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
School system favors pupils driven by worry and conscientiousness
In one of three studies, Pia Rosander carried out personality tests on 200 pupils in southern Sweden when they entered upper secondary school at 16. Three years later, when they received their final grades, she was able to ...
Jan 24, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Deaf children's vocabulary less than hearing children's as words get more difficult, impacts reading comprehension
In general, a deaf or hearing-impaired child knows fewer words than a child who can hear well. Researcher Karien Coppens of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) discovered that the weakness in vocabulary ...
Nov 2, 2012
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Health
Research: Litigation costly in many ways
(Medical Xpress)—New research by Professor Frank Furedi of the University of Kent highlights the high social cost of today's 'culture of litigation' on health and education services.
Sep 11, 2012
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Other
First aid training for primary students has long-term benefits
"When children are given professional first aid training at primary school, the benefits can be felt long term. That's why training in the early years is so incredibly important," says Fritz Sterz from the University Department ...
Sep 5, 2012
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Autism spectrum disorders
Are Computer Tutors the key to learning for Autistic pupils?
A series of open days for school pupils with autism have been held at the University following a three-year-long project funded by EPSRC during which researchers worked with the youngsters to develop a computer-based tutor ...
Jul 27, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Schools failing pupils with sickle cell disease
A new study suggests young people with a serious genetic blood disorder are not getting the right help at school, especially pupils who miss lessons due to sickness.
Jul 20, 2011
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Health
School meal budget cuts, U-turn on cooking skills in schools could affect childhood obesity
New evidence commissioned by a leading partnership of food charities shows that a whole school approach to food that links practical food education with quality school dinners leads to a better family diet and can improve ...
May 23, 2011
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