5TS speech research websites

Date: 23rd Feb 2026 @ 4:09pm

Why schools should have a four day school week:

https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/sep/13/argument-four-day-school-week?scrlybrkr=d3602821

https://unewsonline.com/2021/11/why-three-day-weekends-are-beneficial-to-students-mental-health/

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/exploring-the-four-day-school-week-pros-and-cons

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61978866

Should school uniforms be banned?

https://www.pearson.com/international-schools/international-schools-blog/2021/11/the-big-debate-should-school-uniforms-be-banned.html

https://www.startriteshoes.com/blog/should-schools-ban-uniforms?srsltid=AfmBOoq3u5ZGPoldzmAHEhqTmLJOgHyVcJ8By4ayRhbT7XFYdl19F4c_

https://schoolwearunited.co.uk/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-school-uniforms-in-the-uk/

Should social media be banned for children under 16?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93vdxy3kxlo

https://www.northampton.ac.uk/blog/should-under-16s-be-banned-from-social-media-what-the-uk-is-considering/

https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/the-uk-shouldnt-rush-to-a-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16/

Why playing video games can be beneficial:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zngxkhv

https://mindjam.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Benefits-of-Gaming.pdf

https://gamequitters.com/positive-effects-of-video-games/

How random acts of kindess can benefit your health:

https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/mental-health-benefits-simple-acts-of-kindness?scrlybrkr=d3602821

https://inspiredtochange.biz/blogs/science-behind-random-acts-of-kindness/?scrlybrkr=d3602821

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/emotional-nourishment/201711/why-random-acts-kindness-matter-your-well-being?scrlybrkr=d3602821

https://www.summahealth.org/flourish/entries/2022/01/how-random-acts-of-kindness-can-benefit-your-health

Should zoos be banned?

https://greenecofriend.co.uk/should-zoos-still-exist/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/hot-topic-is-it-time-for-zoos-to-be-banned

https://www.britannica.com/procon/zoos-debate