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Get advice on how schools and parents tackle issues such as bullying, drug-taking, peer pressure and eating disorders in this section.

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“Together we can beat cyber bullying”

“Together we can beat cyber bullying”

A third of children have suffered online abuse. Help is at hand, though, from an inspiring young army of ‘CyberMentors’ …read more

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Tackling homophobic bullying at school

Tackling homophobic bullying at school

If your child is suffering the effects of prejudice, there is help and support available to overcome it …read more

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Dear Prime Minister, let us be independent

Dear Prime Minister, let us be independent

Independent schools have essentially just one request on their wishlist, and it is one that can be relatively easily granted: let us be independent, says Head of St Mary's Calne Dr Helen Wright …read more

Top Ten Easter Activities

Top Ten Easter Activities

Trying to entertain your little terrors this Easter? Sophie Hutchings finds some egg-sellent activities for you to try... …read more

Dear agony aunt; how do I tackle teenage drinking?

Dear agony aunt; how do I tackle teenage drinking?

Dr Helen Wright, headteacher of St Mary's Calne, offers advice on what to do if you think your child is drinking alcohol …read more

“Together we can beat cyber bullying”

“Together we can beat cyber bullying”

A third of children have suffered online abuse. Help is at hand, though, from an inspiring young army of ‘CyberMentors’ …read more

Puberty... at the age of three

Puberty... at the age of three

Early onset puberty is an increasing problem in the UK and scientific research points to obesity as a key factor …read more

Anorexia: where there’s help, there’s hope

Anorexia: where there’s help, there’s hope

Hospital admissions for teenagers with anorexia have risen 80 per cent over the last decade. How can parents and teachers help sufferers of eating disorders, asks Kate Fielding? …read more

Why isn’t the obesity message getting through?

Why isn’t the obesity message getting through?

Nine out of ten adults will be obese by 2050, so what can parents do to help overweight children? …read more

“There is life after expulsion”

“There is life after expulsion”

If your child is expelled from school it may feel as though the house has come crashing down upon you. Headteachers are sympathetic, though, and prepared to offer a second chance, discovers Rosa Ingram …read more

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