Just 23% of young people aged 5-11 prefer speaking to their friends in person rather than online, recent research has shown.
The results come from anonymous data from over 15,000 pupils across 2,500 schools about their online habits and how they feel about the internet and social media.
In the most shocking statistic, when asked what they believe to be the best way to chat...
Local Needs Funding to be allocated to 24 education cold spots around the country to help disadvantaged pupils
Children in disadvantaged areas will benefit from stronger schools and increased local investment, as the Government steps up delivery of the commitments made in last year’s Schools White Paper.
Up to £42m will be allocated to Priority Education Investment Areas (PEIAs) - 24...