I remember growing up in Scotland and at school every morning we were given a pint of milk.
Every evening I was also forced by my father to take a teaspoon of cod liver oil (Omega-3 and Vitamin D) for health purposes. I had to hold my nose while the smelly oil slid down my throat. Little did I know the good my father was doing me back then.
Now all Year 11 pupils at Durham’s 36 comprehensive schools will be given a chance to take Omega-3 fish oil supplements to kick-start their exam performances.
Trials have already produced stunning results, bringing about dramatic changes in behaviour and performance among 100 children.
It is now hoped that about 5,000 15- and 16-year-olds will sign up to take the supplement.
Durham’s Chief Schools Inspector Dave Ford, the project’s brainchild, believes the fish oil could have an impact on GCSE results, after following the progress of children in the county involved in earlier studies with the omega-3 supplement.