New Link: LymeNet

<a href=http://www,lymenet.co.uk>LymeNet</a> the community learning centre for the people of Lyme Regis has been added to our <a href=http://www.mwls.co.uk/links/>links page</a>. More: http://www.mwls.co.uk/news/news.php?n=162

Technology blamed for poor spelling

A generation of adults are struggling to spell properly after relying on technology to check their work. More: http://www.mwls.co.uk/news/news.php?n=161

Free alcohol units calculator

With the increasing strength of wine and beer, it is becoming too easy to consume more alcohol than you intend. Our free calculator will help you monitor what you are actually consuming. More: http://www.mwls.co.uk/resources/apps/Alco.php

Bright kids should start school at six

Formal schooling should be delayed by at least 12 months because an over-emphasis on the three-Rs at an early age can cause significant long-term damage to bright children. More: http://www.mwls.co.uk/news/news.php?n=156

Results before values

Children are failing to pick up traditional values at school as teachers increasingly prioritise exam results over the development of character. More: http://www.mwls.co.uk/news/news.php?n=155

China: Cleverest country?

Findings indicate that China has an education system that is overtaking many Western countries. More: http://www.mwls.co.uk/news/news.php?n=152

Author to be professor

Jeanette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, is to become a professor of creative writing at the University of Manchester. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=149

More university places

The criteria for unrestricted university recruitment for high achieving students will be lowered for the 2013-2014 academic year. The A-level threshold will lower from AAB+ to ABB+. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=148