Headteacher Alex Crossman of the London Academy of Excellence disagrees with the Prime Minister’s call for the Netflix drama Adolescence to be shown in schools, expressing concerns that the show may inadvertently normalize toxic masculinity behaviors among teenage boys. Despite the drama’s positive male role models, Crossman believes that the complex issues raised by the show require expert guidance that not every teacher possesses, and that the risk of reinforcing negative behaviors outweighs the potential benefits of showing the series to students at risk of radicalization.
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The stunning UK town where you can buy houses for £84k | UK | News
Kilmarnock, a historic town in Scotland, has been named the cheapest place for first-time buyers to purchase houses, with prices starting at £84,000, as per a study by Rightmove. The town, with a population of over 47,000, offers a mix of culture, retail, and leisure, including the largest Burns monument in the country and the Dick Institute. Located just 30 minutes from Glasgow, Kilmarnock boasts charming cobbled streets, Victorian architecture, and attractions like the Burns...
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