11 h. ago Owen Cooper says returning to school after Adolescence has been 'mad'

Owen has been hailed a ‘natural born talent’ since the show’s release on Netflix

Culture

11 h. ago Education Secretary urges schools to recruit more male teachers to head off 'toxic online influences' after Adolescence drama highlighted 'defining issue of our time'

Bridget Phillipson said schoolboys needed 'strong, positive male role models to look up to' as she highlighted a lack of men forging careers in the classroom.

Events

11 h. ago What parents should know before watching Adolescence with their child

Keir Starmer says the Netflix series that has captivated audiences should be shown in UK high schools

Society

13 h. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 15, lifts the lid on his 'mad' return to school after taking on lead role in hit Netflix show

The 15-year-old break-out star was just 13 when he landed the role of Jamie Miller, a schoolboy accused of brutally murdering a female classmate.

Culture

22 h. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 15, lifts the lid on his 'mad' return to school after taking on lead role in hit Netflix show

The 15-year-old break-out star was just 13 when he landed the role of Jamie Miller, a schoolboy accused of brutally murdering a female classmate.

Culture

33 h. ago Showing Adolescence in schools could be 'catastrophic': Victim support organisation warns that 'knee

Jaime Shrive and psychologist Dr Jessica Taylor have urged Labour to U-turn on the decision, warning that to plough ahead risked 'triggering' children and 're-exposing them to trauma'.

Events

67 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence to be rolled out in schools across Scotland

The classroom rollout came after the Prime Minister said the shot "hit home hard".

Politics

3 d. ago Netflix's Adolescence will be aired for free in secondary schools across Britain

Philip Barantini posted a celebratory Instagram story saying 'We did it' as the four-part show continues to spark conversation on how to protect young boys from misogny on social media.

Politics

3 d. ago Netflix 'incel drama' Adolescence to be shown in UK schools, says Prime Minister

Netflix's four-part drama series Adolescence has received high praised from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who also confirmed that the show will be made available to secondary schools in the UK

Politics

3 d. ago Adolescence ‘not easy viewing’ says Starmer as he backs streaming show in schools

PM met writer Jack Thorne and producer Jo Johnson for a discussion about misogyny

Culture

3 d. ago Adolescence: Netflix show to be shown for free in secondary schools across the UK

Adolescence will be made available for ‘all secondary schools’

Culture

3 d. ago Adolescence: drama schools hit out at ‘stars from nowhere’ narrative

The drama teachers behind the young actors in the Netflix smash say their lack of recognition ‘has caused wide upset’Adolescence’s stratospheric success has catapulted its young cast of unknown actors into the limelight. Reams of headlines have suggested that they have come from nowhere – yet the grassroots regional drama schools that trained them say this overlooks their hard work.To find undiscovered talent for the show, Adolescence’s casting director, Shaheen Baig, visited two northern drama schools that work with children from underrepresented and deprived communities. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Adolescence star 'teased' at school over bold decision for Netflix role

Adolescence star Owen Cooper has opened up on his breakout role in the Netflix hit, admitting that he was teased by his school mates after changing his image for the character

Politics

7 d. ago BREAKING: Adolescence's Owen Cooper says he's teased at school after starring in hit show

Adolescence's Owen Cooper has revealed that he's faced some teasing at school ahead of filming a major film with Margot Robbie

Culture

1 week ago QMU runs free event to support inclusive practices in organisations

The often polarising debate of inclusivity will be the hot topic for discussion at a free event to be held at Queen Margaret University.

Politics

1 week ago Teachers are 'out of their depth' over secret emojis code: Warning over 'rife' toxic culture ravaging schools as sinister messages revealed in Netflix's Adolescence

Former deputy head Amit Kalley said a 'hell of a lot more' needs to be done to support parents and teachers after Netflix drama Adolescence sparked a national conversation.

Events

2 w. ago A record number of women leaders are helping to transform the rural economy in Scotland

Following International Women’s Day, Scotland’s leading entrepreneurial support organisation Elevator is celebrating not only the imminent appointment of its first female CEO but a remarkable surge in the number of women participating in its Scottish Rural Leadership Programme.

Politics

2 w. ago Sir Keir Starmer reveals he is watching Adolescence at home with his teenage children

The thriller starring Stephen Graham, who is also a co-writer, has gripped the nation gaining an eye-watering 24.3million views since its release last week.

Society

2 w. ago Starmer backs calls for Netflix’s Adolescence to be shown in schools

Sir Keir Starmer has backed calls for Netflix series Adolescence to be shown in Britain’s parliament and in schools.

Culture

2 w. ago Coatbridge garage team abseil down Falkirk Wheel to raise funds for charity CHAS

Kind-hearted crew from family-run TDC Autos raised an incredible £1500 to help organisation dedicated to providing vital care and support to children with life-shortening conditions, and their families.

Politics