8 d. ago Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

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1 week ago ‘We can’t pit boys against girls’: headlines overshadow struggles of a generation of girls

Growing crisis among boys dominates the narrative but girls in England also face unprecedented mental health challenges and systemic pressuresA generation of young men are facing far worse outcomes than young women. We don’t value boys and masculinity. Too many young men are isolated. Boys and young men are in crisis.The headlines, opinion pieces and speeches about the crisis facing boys and men have been relentless in recent weeks, as the Netflix drama Adolescence has sparked conversations from the school gates to the Houses of Parliament. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Owen Cooper becomes FAVOURITE to win an historic Emmy for Adolescence: Experts say victory would be 'like scoring the World Cup winner on your debut'... but the 15

Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old star of Netflix school murder drama Adolescence, today sensationally became the favourite to win an historic Emmy Award for his performance.

Culture

2 w. ago 114million people have watched Adolescence but I'm NOT one of them, says its teenage star

The four-part series sees a 13-year-old schoolboy called Jamie Miller, played by breakout star Owen Cooper, accused of brutally murdering a female classmate.

Politics

3 w. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper reveals he faced 'bother' upon returning to school

The teenage actor is the face of Netflix's biggest show of the year

Culture

3 w. ago Bad boy to Top Boy: How Ashley Walters battled alcoholism and was sent to prison before becoming one of Britain's most raved about actors

Ashley Walters has attracted rave reviews for his portrayal of the detective leading the raid and questioning of the schoolboy murder suspect in Netflix phenomenon Adolescence.

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3 w. 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

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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'.

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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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

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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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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4 w. 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

4 w. 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

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