Friday, December 14th, 2007
Prospect: The Bias Against Boys
Parents have long suspected it, school reports have hinted at it and teachers have often accepted it. Now the statistics show it: school is a girl’s world. Research published by the Bow Group think tank this summer revealed that boys fall dramatically behind in the key disciplines from the beginning of their school career—and then carry on falling. As young men, a significant minority fall out of school into crime, young offender institutes and sometimes prison…
Friday, December 14th, 2007
Southmead Carol Bus brings the real spirit of Christmas to the Streets
Not only does the Southmead Carol Bus appeal raise much needed money for local projects – this year the proceeds are going to the NSPCC and Sports in Southmead for Kids- but the Southmead Carol Bus embodies the spirit of Christmas.
