Approach with caution – epigenetics is seeping into education

Find out why in Tes magazine out 1 December Open in browser Hello zimplysimple In next week’s issue of Tes magazine we investigate how epigenetics – the field of research looking at how our genes are turned on or off as a consequence of environmental factors – is gathering pace, and how the findings are seeping into education. Leading science writer Kat Arney warns that we need to treat it with extreme caution. Find out why in the 1 December issue of Tes magazine. Subscribe by Monday 27 November to get your copy delivered to your door. subscribe now Also in next week’s issue:   Decking the halls – with the arrival of Christmas party season, Dr Richard Stephens, a psychologist specialising in hangover research, tells Christina Quaine whether there is any hope for teachers the morning after the night before. Nine essentials for a successful assembly – Dan Watson asks teachers how to maximise the impact and effectiveness of the whole-school assembly. Free with the 1 December issue – your copy of the Tes Guide to School Trips Packed with all the information you need to plan an exciting, productive and safe trip for your students, this 52-page book walks you through: Planning the trip Risk assessments and legalities Inclusion and behaviour management How to get the best out of it Post-trip analysis Subscribe to a Tes Print and Digital subscription by Monday 27 November to get your copy of the Tes Guide to School Trips FREE with your 1 December issue. Alternatively pre-order your guide by noon on Tuesday 28 November and you'll pay just £4.99 (usual price £5.99). subscribe now pre-order guide Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.