Oberstown reduced its use of single separation - a restricted practice that sees young people in detention separated from other people - by almost a quarter during 2018 following increased “scrutiny" on the use of the practice.

Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression triggered by the seasonal switch. Abi Jackson went to learn more about SAD.

BARRY O’CALLAGHAN took over the role of chief executive at Riverdeep, now EMPG at the age of 30. Before coming on board at the educational media company Mr O’Callaghan was an investment banker for nine years working in London, New York and Hong Kong.