The Impact of the Arts on Memory A study by M.M. Hardiman and colleagues, published in Trends in Neuroscience and Education, reports on a randomised control trial carried out in Atlanta, USA, in 2013. The study found that arts-integrated instruction significantly improves the long-term retention of academic content, offering compelling…
OFSTED has backed a ban on social media for under-16s, with its chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver signalling support for an Australian-style restriction. Sir Martyn Oliver has warned that social media is chipping away at children’s attention spans, eroding the patience needed for learning and contributing to disrespectful attitudes and…
On 9 January 2026, The Times published a powerful article by Richard Morrison highlighting a stark and troubling reality: in some English state schools, spending on arts education has fallen to as little as £1 per pupil per year. It is a figure that should stop us all in our…
The Times Magazine on Dec 20 carried an article about Dr Nichani, a consultant at Leicester Children’s Hospital who has been doing research in to the reason ADHD diagnoses have been rising. He is horrified by the surge in anxiety, attention deficit disorders and social withdrawal in children. He says…