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People holding science education jobs need to be supported to teach effectively....
Posted on 27/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The government has announced an independent review into music teaching that could result in more teaching jobs....
Posted on 27/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Local authorities anticipate that approximately £15 billion will be needed over the next five years to fund the cost of school refurbishment work and make classrooms safe....
Posted on 24/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Having a good degree does not necessarily mean a person will be a successful teacher, it has been suggested. ...
Posted on 23/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The government said it has asked Ofsted to "ditch" its Self Evaluation Forms (SEF)....
Posted on 23/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The government's free schools policy will not lead to greater segregation, it has been claimed....
Posted on 22/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The majority of children like to be assessed in science at primary level, but do not enjoy sitting SAT exams. ...
Posted on 21/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Liberal Democrat MPs and delegates have voted to campaign against the coalition's policies relating to free schools and academies....
Posted on 21/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Male graduates tend to opt for secondary school teaching over primary....
Posted on 21/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The majority of parents have a common sense approach to education and want to see their children properly disciplined, it has been suggested....
Posted on 20/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Students at Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School in Faversham have been told to address staff by their first names....
Posted on 16/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Many school libraries across UK are not being used to their full potential, it has been claimed....
Posted on 15/09/2010 - [Read More...]
A survey carried out by the Historical Association has revealed that many teachers are concerned about the lack of qualified history teachers employed in their schools....
Posted on 13/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Vocational courses must strike a balance between theory and practical work....
Posted on 10/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The government is calling on teachers, parents and charities to contribute ideas to its special educational needs (SEN) green paper. ...
Posted on 10/09/2010 - [Read More...]
The review will be led by Professor Alison Wolf of King's College London....
Posted on 09/09/2010 - [Read More...]
It is unacceptable that UK class sizes are the largest in Europe, according to Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers....
Posted on 09/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove said he is pleased at the number of free schools due to be established over the coming year....
Posted on 08/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove said it is important that young people in the UK are sitting competitive exams....
Posted on 08/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced which free schools proposals will progress to the business plan and case stage....
Posted on 07/09/2010 - [Read More...]
It is not surprising that a relatively low number of schools have applied for academy status, is according to Chris Husbands, professor of education at the Institute of Education. ...
Posted on 06/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Boys and girls develop at different rates and should be educated apart, it has been suggested. Alison Morris, editor of MyDaughter.co.uk said that more gender-targeted teaching could help both sexes flourish....
Posted on 03/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Taking part in after-school activities helps to develop children's confidence and boost their ability in the classroom, it has been suggested....
Posted on 02/09/2010 - [Read More...]
142 schools will convert to academies over the coming year, the Department for Education has announced. These include seven primary schools....
Posted on 02/09/2010 - [Read More...]
Girls 'believe they are cleverer than boys' ...
Posted on 01/09/2010 - [Read More...]