AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMenB Vaccine Rollout: The UK is launching a one-off Meningitis B programme for around one million young people, including Year 13 students (17–18) and under-25s starting university or other residential education this autumn, after recent outbreaks. Child Safety Online: The government is set to ban under-16s from social media, with ministers expected to outline plans to Parliament, while child-safety charities warn about unintended consequences. Education Under Pressure: Parents call a “betrayal” after a former church primary in Islington was sold to a private SEN school, raising concerns about promises to use the site for community benefit. STEM Success: Dorchester’s Thomas Hardye School students win big at the UK’s biggest STEM competition, including awards for mangrove-growth and wave-energy projects. Art & Learning Culture: David Hockney, a major figure in contemporary British art, dies aged 88, remembered for decades of influence across painting and beyond. Apprenticeships: Glasgow Clyde College apprentice decorator Ricky Booth reaches the national finals after securing a top place in the PDA Premier Trophy Apprentice Award. Tech & Data Risks: Pokémon Go location data has been used to train AI that could support military drone operations, reigniting debate over consent and data use.
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