Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
Thousands of migrants attempt to reach the United States each year in an attempt to flee persecution and poverty and also as a result of climate change.
According to research from the British Social Attitudes Survey, nearly half (47%) of Briton's surveyed identify their jobs as working class (and this includes those in managerial roles).
Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
Since January 1st, the UK has been seen as a 'third country" to the EU since it is no longer a member.
"There is a mental health crisis with or without corona"
This short video highlights a BBC investigation into student mental health at university, and it could be used for the Education unit.
Pope changes law so women are allowed to perform tasks in mass
In a significant change to Catholic church law, Pope Francis has said that lay women can now perform certain tasks during mass.
Here is another article that could be used for The Media unit about the use chatbots.
Big Tech and 'Free Speech'
A number of big tech companies have recently banned Donald Trump from using their services and this has led to a discussion about the use of technology and free speech.
AQA A-Level Sociology Catch Up 2021
Almost 2,000 students are now using AQA A-Level Sociology Catch Up 2021 - the self-paced online course which provides students with a structured study programme to catch up and revise key topics...
AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology Catch Up 2021
Almost 1,000 Year 11 students are now enrolled on AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology Catch Up 2021 - the self-paced online course supporting students completing their AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology qualification...
The crucial skill of analysis is the focus of this self-paced online CPD course for AQA A-Level Sociology teachers.
Online CPD: Essential AQA A-Level Sociology - How to Maximise Student Performance in 10 Markers
This self-paced online CPD course focuses on the teaching & learning strategies that can be used to help AQA A-Level Sociology students maximise their performance in the crucial 10-mark questions.
Rishi Sunak to launch £3bn unemployment support plan
The UK government have announced a support scheme for those who are unemployed due to fears of an increase in those seeking work as a result of the pandemic.
1 in 5 secondary school pupils at home due to coronavirus in England
It has been reported that 1/5 secondary students in England are currently at home due to the coronavirus.
Period poverty: Scotland first in world to make period products free
The Scottish government has announced that period products will be made free for "anyone who needs them".
Podcast: Hidden Brain
This podcast from NPR explores the impact of working from home (for those who are able to during the pandemic).
Podcast: Ways to Change the World
This podcast episode from 'Ways to Change the World' contains an interview with Megan Phelps-Roper who is a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church.
The UN has allocated $100 million to provide emergency funding for a number of countries who are at risk of famine, including Ethiopia and Yemen.
Apprentice redundancy numbers rise: 'I was devastated'
Information provided by the Freedom of Information Act has found that a number of people have been made redundant from apprenticeship schemes as a result of coronavirus.
Is the Trump presidency a religious cult?
This video from Big Think could be used as part of a discussion about cults and the role of religion in politics within the Beliefs in Society unit. It focuses on Donald Trump and how a significant...
Covid-19: why vaccine mistrust is growing
Here is a video about the mistrust of vaccines and the wider issue of concern related to the mistrust in science. This video could be used for the Health unit (the role of medicine, the health...
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