Thursday, March 7, 2013

Universities ignoring binge drinking culture and failing to protect students' wellbeing, say teachers

Independent
Universities are failing in their duty of care to undergraduates by ignoring the binge drinking culture and failing to help young people settle into student life, according to head teachers. A survey of school leaders at both private and state schools revealed almost universal concern over the level of pastoral support on offer at higher education institutions. The findings come amid evidence of growing mental health problems and a sharp increase in the number of suicides among those in full-time education.