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The Pupil Premium, which is designed to help disadvantaged pupils catch up with their peers, has been increased to £900...
Posted on 28/09/2012 - [Read More...]
With much uncertainty surrounding the exam system, what can teachers do to help restore their students' confidence ahead of the arrival of EBaccs?...
Posted on 28/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Stoke-on-Trent schools to join Living Streets' Walk to School campaign to help beat congestion...
Posted on 28/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Nine in 10 Welsh parents are satisfied with the schools attended by their children, according to the National Survey for Wales...
Posted on 28/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Department for Education figures show that 42 per cent of children didn't reach required standard on phonics test at Key Stage 1...
Posted on 27/09/2012 - [Read More...]
A multi-lingual secondary school teacher has said that working with schools in other countries has benefitted both her and her pupils...
Posted on 26/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Danish teachers left baffled on a visit to the UK after head teacher explains the coalition's examination reforms to them ...
Posted on 25/09/2012 - [Read More...]
The director of the Institute of Education has said that teachers are central to improving education and restoring 'rigour'...
Posted on 25/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews wants to raise standards in schools by launching a new teacher development programme...
Posted on 24/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Charlotte Leslie, a member of the Education Select Committee, wants to see teachers establish a Royal College to provide support and progression...
Posted on 21/09/2012 - [Read More...]
BDA warns that dyslexic pupils would be disadvantaged by a move away from modular and coursework-based approach to examinations...
Posted on 19/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Teachers' unions have expressed concern that the exam reforms announced by Michael Gove will marginalise some pupils and subject areas...
Posted on 18/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Michael Gove and Nick Clegg have announced the introduction of English Baccalaureate Certificates, pending a consultation...
Posted on 17/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews wants to see Wales develop its own examination system after GCSE controversy this summer...
Posted on 14/09/2012 - [Read More...]
US study finds that maths anxiety can hinder the performance of the most able students but that intervention can ease stresses...
Posted on 13/09/2012 - [Read More...]
UK education marketing manager at Microsoft says outcomes, apps and support all need to be considered when purchasing technology...
Posted on 12/09/2012 - [Read More...]
A total of 97 UTCs, Studio Schools and Free Schools have opened in England in the past year, backed by the education secretary...
Posted on 11/09/2012 - [Read More...]
University study finds that transmission teaching could explain why maths is rated as the least favourite subject for a fifth of students...
Posted on 10/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Teachers urged to take action after study reveals that 22 per cent of school-age children 'never' or 'rarely read' in their spare time...
Posted on 07/09/2012 - [Read More...]
London Councils warns 90,000 students will be without a school place in London by 2016....
Posted on 06/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Former chief secretary to the treasury David Laws returns from expenses-scandal exile to take up education minister role...
Posted on 05/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove rules out involvement with this summer's results, but says 'unfair' system needs reforming...
Posted on 04/09/2012 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove announces that an additional 55 Free Schools are to open, following the 24 that did so last year...
Posted on 03/09/2012 - [Read More...]