How Barbara Arrowsmith-Young rebuilt her own brain

She realised that part of her brain was not functioning properly so she devised a series of cognitive exercises to develop it. The results changed her life – and now she has helped thousands of children with learning

How to teach … positive body image

This week, following a parliamentary report on the subject, the Guardian Teacher Network has resources to help pupils explore the issues around body image

Students are still taking unnecessary risks with their sexual health

A new survey suggests that fewer students are practising safe sex than at this time last year. Oliver Brann analyses the results

Unprotected sex is widespread among students, survey reveals

• Many students are critical of sex education at school• A quarter want sexual health information on campus

Sex education: what role should parents play?

Explaining the facts of life shouldn't be a one-off lecture, but an ongoing conversation, says David Kesterton

Research dispels old myths about ageing

Tom Kirkwood, an expert on ageing, has produced research that suggests the 85-plus generation are much happier than perceived

A different class: the expansion of Steiner schools

Jeevan Vasagar: The number of Steiner schools is set to expand, thanks to state funding via the coalition's 'free schools' policy. Their alternative approach is appealing, but do they offer a rounded education?

Sex and sexuality education: live discussion

Our expert panel will discuss what young people should be taught about sex - and who should teach them. Join us between noon and 2pm on Thursday 31 May

Sex education: we should teach young people about more than the mechanics

Young people need comprehensive sexuality education, which will help them make more informed decisions, says Doortje Braeken

Banned junk food on sale in nine out of 10 academies, research finds

School Food Trust study contradicts Michael Gove's claim that academies would champion government's nutritional standards