AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Media Crackdown: The UK has announced a ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms, with stricter age-gating and limits on live streaming and contacting strangers, aiming to start in spring 2027. Northern Ireland Curriculum: Education Minister Paul Givan launched a 16-week public consultation on a new Northern Ireland Curriculum, setting out what pupils should learn and when from Year 1 to Year 10. School Closures (Wales): Pembrokeshire County Council backed a statutory notice to discontinue Ysgol Clydau, Tegryn, despite a petition and 648 objections, with rural community concerns front and centre. School Standards (Scotland): New exam-result rankings for Dumfries and Galloway secondary schools were published, with Jordanhill School topping its wider league for the 10th year in a row. Safeguarding & Teaching: A teacher was banned after failing to disclose a relationship with a man convicted of possessing indecent images of children. SEND Support: A Doncaster firm is working with the University of Sheffield to develop a neurodivergent-friendly game to help identify needs earlier. Student Life & Community: Winchburgh Academy’s “Developing Winchburgh” programme is expanding with support from a local housebuilder, giving pupils hands-on insight into town development.
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