Media

I have not watched Channel 4's upcoming documentary The Great ADHD Myth? yet. In fact, that's partly the point of this article. Before a single frame has aired, the title alone has already achieved its purpose: it has provoked a reaction. It is difficult to see it as anything other than a deliberate piece of rage bait designed to draw in viewers who either feel strongly about ADHD or who are sceptical of it. My immediate reaction to the title was disgust. Not because I think

Andy Burnham’s proposal to reform education by placing greater emphasis on technical skills, vocational pathways and employment opportunities deserves serious consideration. At its core, the idea is difficult to disagree with. For years, the education system has often been criticised for treating university as the gold standard while apprenticeships, technical qualifications and skilled trades have been viewed as second-best options. Burnham wants to change that by creating n

There’s a lot of noise at the moment about white working‑class children being “failed” by the UK education system. And while there is some truth in that, the reality is a bit more complex than the headlines suggest. Yes, the data shows that disadvantaged white pupils — often measured by eligibility for free school meals — tend to have some of the lowest academic outcomes. For instance, only around 36% achieve expected GCSE passes in English and Maths, compared to about 72% of