Girls' attitudes survey 2010

By Education in Chemistry2010-11-01T00:00:00

Source: Girlguiding UK

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Girlguiding UK, the UK's largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, have launched the 2010 Girls' Attitudes survey. This comprehensive study of 1,200 girls and young women across the UK (not just those involved with guiding) will be of great interest to everyone working with young people. The survey looks at girls'attitudes under the broad headings of: education, training, skills and careers; the environment and world events; family and relationships; health and well-being; and society, culture and community.

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