More than half of teenagers want a career that ‘makes a difference’ – with purpose a bigger driver for them than money. The poll of 700 youngsters aged 13-19 found careers in medicine, social work and green industries are among those they most want to pursue. But while 42 per cent recognise they could make more money elsewhere, …
A fifth of teens plan to choose an apprenticeship over university in the future – with many worrying about student debt, no guarantee of a job and delaying the start of their career. A study of 800 11–18-year-olds and their parents found getting paid while learning and experiencing working life appeals to some youngsters rather than university. While 27 per …
School children were invited to draw pictures showing what they think the world’s oceans would look like in the year 2070, and they make for disheartening viewing. Youngsters filled the images with plastic and rubbish, as well as creatures consuming the waste in the sea. It comes after research of 1,091 children aged 7-11 found six in 10 are ‘worried’ …
Digital pollution monitors were used in 26 schools on 10 separate school days by children and their teachers. Volatile organic compounds, which come from plastics, glues, disinfectants, and solvents were among the main pollutants recorded with fine dust and liquid droplets suspended in the air, that can be caused by heating, transportation, cooking also detected. The study included schools located …
By Daniel Gillespie // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three-fourths of America’s teachers are more worried than ever over how prepared their students will be for school this fall, according to new research. The recent survey of 2,000 respondents — including 1,000 parents of school-aged children and 1,000 K-12 teachers — found that for both groups, anxiety is …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Coming out of the pandemic, parents are more anxious than usual about back-to-school — so much so, they named the morning hustle of getting their kids ready for school one of their biggest pain points, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American parents of school-aged children also revealed more …
A survey of 1,000 16-18 year olds who are not yet in higher education found 73 per cent already have their future career plans mapped out. But only half want to get a degree (50 per cent) with more than a third (34 per cent) preferring to get an apprenticeship and learn a job at the same time. While 77 …
Students are changing their education plans due to uncertainty around the current pandemic – with more than a third wondering if it is worth going to university at all. A study of 1,000 college and sixth-form pupils found concerns around finances, family and their future in general have led to four in 10 changing their mind about their …
Home-schooling parents are turning to nature to keep their children learning during the lockdown – by using the garden and walks as a classroom, a study has found. Since the schools closed in March, millions of parents have been searching for ways to entertain their children in an educational way as they adapt to a new way of …
Almost half of school leavers do not feel prepared for working life, a study has found. As many prepare to leave education and enter the world of work, research found 61 per cent are nervous about picking the right career path. But 57 per cent of the 750 18-24 year-olds polled have never considered taking part in an …
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