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Estyn has again rated Blaenau Gwent's education provision as unsatisfactory due to issues around attainment and flaws in its school improvement initiatives....
Posted on 20/05/2013 - [Read More...]
Bolton council has been allocated £4.7 million to fund an increase in the provision of primary and secondary school places in the town....
Posted on 09/04/2013 - [Read More...]
Sir Richard Branson has argued that enterprise culture could be encouraged by giving school pupils a taste of what it is like to run a business....
Posted on 26/03/2013 - [Read More...]
New figures indicate that 47 per cent of schools inspected by Ofsted in the past quarter improved their performance from the last time they were visited....
Posted on 13/03/2013 - [Read More...]
A new survey of professionals who work with children has revealed that 77 per cent believed hunger was detrimentally affecting pupils' ability to learn....
Posted on 01/03/2013 - [Read More...]
Ofsted is undertaking coordinated inspections of schools in Portsmouth, where just 34 per cent of secondary pupils attend a school rated good or better....
Posted on 28/02/2013 - [Read More...]
New Campaign to End Child Poverty figures show that 20.2 per cent of the UK's children live in poverty and that in some areas this level exceeds 40 per cent....
Posted on 27/02/2013 - [Read More...]
A poll of families with children with SEN found that 53 per cent of had been asked to collect their child during the school day because there were not enough staff to support them....
Posted on 26/02/2013 - [Read More...]
A study has found that only 28 per cent of secondary schools and 22 per cent of primary schools surveyed had wireless internet access in at least most classrooms....
Posted on 21/02/2013 - [Read More...]
A new report by Ofsted has found that PE did not do enough to improve pupils' fitness in one quarter of the country's schools....
Posted on 20/02/2013 - [Read More...]
The UK's schools have performed well in the OECD's table for school performance, but done less well in its rankings of fair opportunities for pupils....
Posted on 18/02/2013 - [Read More...]
Education secretary wants more to schools to remain open in adverse weather conditions, after over 5,000 closed earlier this week due to snow....
Posted on 23/01/2013 - [Read More...]
A retired head teacher has claimed the teaching profession is stronger than ever, as exemplified by improved provision for children with special educational needs....
Posted on 08/01/2013 - [Read More...]
New research suggests teachers are having to provide money and food to some children to make sure they do not go hungry....
Posted on 24/12/2012 - [Read More...]
The education system in the UK is ranked sixth best in the developed world behind leaders Finland and South Korea, according to a global league table published by education firm Pearson....
Posted on 27/11/2012 - [Read More...]
The majority of UK adults support the teaching of Christianity to pupils as an important part of understanding English history....
Posted on 26/11/2012 - [Read More...]
The majority of UK adults support the teaching of Christianity to pupils as an important part of understanding English history....
Posted on 26/11/2012 - [Read More...]
There has been a ten-fold increase in the speed of academy openings since May 2010....
Posted on 22/11/2012 - [Read More...]
Teachers should be encouraged to foster creativity in the classroom, says the CBI....
Posted on 19/11/2012 - [Read More...]
Coursework at GCSE level could be scrapped depending on the findings of a review by Ofqual...
Posted on 15/11/2012 - [Read More...]
Research by the Oxford University Press has found that children can struggle with 'confusables', but spell complex words with no problems...
Posted on 30/10/2012 - [Read More...]
Engineering Employers Federation calls on government to set 65 per cent target for achieving five 'good' GCSEs in wake of grade drop...
Posted on 18/10/2012 - [Read More...]
Study reveals that more breakfast clubs are needed in schools to address the issue of hungry children performing poorly in class...
Posted on 16/10/2012 - [Read More...]
Teachers and pupils are being encouraged to put down their pens and master the art of verbal communication on Wednesday October 10th ...
Posted on 03/10/2012 - [Read More...]
Coalition looking to make savings of £7 million per school by reducing the size of new builds by 15 per cent, including making corridors less spacious...
Posted on 01/10/2012 - [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
As figures show number of primary school absences has increased, schools minister Nick Gibb warns government is to crack down...
Posted on 31/08/2012 - [Read More...]
Team GB's record medal haul at the Olympic Games has led to a debate over the provision of sport in state schools ...
Posted on 14/08/2012 - [Read More...]
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt wants the Olympic Games being held in London to help to improve 'patchy' schools sports provision...
Posted on 06/08/2012 - [Read More...]
Former Olympians joining education summit which aims to boost trade of educational ideas and services with foreign institutions...
Posted on 01/08/2012 - [Read More...]
Number of permanently excluded pupils drops from 5,740 in 2009/10 to 5,080 in 2010/11, according to latest Department for Education figures...
Posted on 25/07/2012 - [Read More...]
Groups respond to TES findings...
Posted on 20/07/2012 - [Read More...]
Following a multi-million pound renovation project, Cefn Hengoed in Swansea has been transformed into a state-of-the-art teaching complex...
Posted on 27/06/2012 - [Read More...]
Mo Farah's school PE teacher underlines the importance of coaching from an early age...
Posted on 26/06/2012 - [Read More...]
Teachers in the UK could soon be holding joint assemblies with a school in a developing country as part of a new linking scheme...
Posted on 21/06/2012 - [Read More...]
Overall absence figures are improving in England despite a total of 3.7 million school days being missed by truants last autumn...
Posted on 15/06/2012 - [Read More...]
Flitch Green Academy near London has made iPads, Macs and iPod Touches central to its curriculum – and grades are benefitting as a result...
Posted on 31/05/2012 - [Read More...]
An All Party Parliamentary Group inquiry into body image has advised that schools begin to teach pupils about the issue to boost children's self-esteem...
Posted on 30/05/2012 - [Read More...]
Funding to rebuild 261 of England's most dilapidated schools has been announced by Michael Gove as part of the Priority School Building Programme...
Posted on 25/05/2012 - [Read More...]
New research published by the London School of Economics has found that schools can see 'significant improvements' following a failed Ofsted inspection...
Posted on 16/02/2012 - [Read More...]
Half of the schools in England have signed up to take part in the first ever Sainsbury's School Games ahead of this year's Olympics ...
Posted on 08/02/2012 - [Read More...]
More in-depth data has been released by the DfE in the latest school league tables, exposing the plight of disadvantaged pupils...
Posted on 26/01/2012 - [Read More...]
Schools watchdog Ofsted has published its annual report revealing that many underperforming schools are beginning to turn things around, though too many schools lack ambition for greatness...
Posted on 23/11/2011 - [Read More...]
Former chief of Ofsted Sir Chris Woodhead has said the school leaving age should be cut to 14 to prevent forcing education on non-academic students while allowing for vocational courses...
Posted on 03/10/2011 - [Read More...]
A report published today claims that far from achieving better in exams, students educated in single-sex schools are actually more likely to be sexist and believe in gender stereotypes...
Posted on 23/09/2011 - [Read More...]
Allowing parents to pay online for their children's school meals could help to boost take-up, it has been suggested....
Posted on 09/09/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of British children do not worship collectively a school, despite the fact that legislation requires this....
Posted on 06/09/2011 - [Read More...]
A* A-level grades have been won by 19 per cent of pupils at independent schools....
Posted on 30/08/2011 - [Read More...]
GCSE figures have shown a drop in the uptake of French and German....
Posted on 26/08/2011 - [Read More...]
This year has been difficult for people who are hoping to secure a place at university, it has been claimed....
Posted on 23/08/2011 - [Read More...]
One of the country's leading education unions is urging the government to provide more support for students who are left without a university place this year....
Posted on 22/08/2011 - [Read More...]
A record number of young people will enter the clearing process this year in a bid to secure a place at university....
Posted on 19/08/2011 - [Read More...]
The majority of students enrolled on university courses in the UK are satisfied with the quality of them, new research has revealed. ...
Posted on 18/08/2011 - [Read More...]
There has been an increase in the number of A-level students taking exams in maths, it has been revealed....
Posted on 18/08/2011 - [Read More...]
Government action is needed to improve retention within the teaching profession, it has been claimed....
Posted on 17/08/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of young people are facing bleak futures due to a lack of university places and poor career guidance, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 15/08/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of students being privately coached to get ahead at school is on the increase, it has been suggested....
Posted on 08/08/2011 - [Read More...]
Many graduates are discovering that their qualifications are not going to help them climb the career ladder as much as they anticipated....
Posted on 08/08/2011 - [Read More...]
The proportion of 11-year-olds reaching their expected level in reading, writing and arithmetic is on the rise, government data has revealed....
Posted on 02/08/2011 - [Read More...]
Individual teachers should not decide school policy, it has been claimed....
Posted on 01/08/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents are concerned about more than just grades when it comes to their children's schooling....
Posted on 29/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Students attain better results when they have good teachers....
Posted on 28/07/2011 - [Read More...]
The Welsh government is to help unlock the potential of the students most at risk of dropping out of school with a new £15 million scheme....
Posted on 27/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Reducing class sizes can make a significant difference to how well children perform, it has been suggested....
Posted on 27/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Creative play is an important factor where academic development is concerned....
Posted on 26/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Teenagers who are Christian or atheist are less likely to go to university than people from Hindu and Muslim backgrounds, it has been revealed....
Posted on 25/07/2011 - [Read More...]
There are "huge" disparities in educational achievement across Britain, new research has revealed. ...
Posted on 22/07/2011 - [Read More...]
It is important that school leavers make the right choices when going through clearing and do not rush to sign up to the first course they are offered....
Posted on 21/07/2011 - [Read More...]
The planet Neptune celebrated its first birthday this week....
Posted on 14/07/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of children eating school meals is on the rise, new figures show.
According to the School Food Trust, 44.1 per cent of children in primary school and 37.6 per cent of secondary school pupils had school meals over the last ...
Posted on 12/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Boys are underachieving in co-ed schools, according to City of London School head David Levin, who blames the 'feminisation' of the curriculum for fuelling a widening gap between the attainment results of girls and boys...
Posted on 12/07/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of children eating school meals is on the rise, new figures show....
Posted on 08/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Figures released this week by the Department for Education show that four academies are now opening each day....
Posted on 06/07/2011 - [Read More...]
It is important that young people in Wales have a good grasp of computer skills....
Posted on 05/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Having a good degree will not necessarily make you a successful teacher, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 01/07/2011 - [Read More...]
Almost ten per cent of graduates struggle to find jobs when they leave university, new research shows. ...
Posted on 30/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers are not burying their heads in the sand over pensions, it has been claimed....
Posted on 30/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has questioned how the government knows more money is required for teachers' pensions when it has not yet valued the scheme....
Posted on 30/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers should try to find more constructive and consensus-based alternatives to going on strike, it has been claimed....
Posted on 30/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The launch of the new UCAS Connect site for potential students is a welcome development, but cannot act as a replacement for professional careers advice in schools, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 29/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Over 3,000 schools in England and Wales are set to close this week as thousands of teachers take strike action over changes to their pension contributions....
Posted on 29/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers should never go on strike as they have a duty of care towards their pupils. ...
Posted on 29/06/2011 - [Read More...]
It is essential that students understand how the new tuition fee system should work, according to Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes....
Posted on 29/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Trainee teachers will be taught how to handle students that behave badly, under new government plans....
Posted on 28/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The government cannot expect the brightest graduates to enter the teaching profession when pay is being eroded by increasing pension contributions, it has been claimed....
Posted on 28/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has urged school principals to avoid using parent volunteers to supervise children on strike days....
Posted on 28/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has outlined new plans aimed at attracting the brightest graduates into teaching. ...
Posted on 27/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Only a third of secondary school students understand how the government's new tuition fee system will work....
Posted on 27/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The introduction of the English baccalaureate means that religion is being put on the backburner in many schools....
Posted on 24/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove has written to headteachers ahead of next week's planned strikes by members of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) and the National Union of Teachers....
Posted on 24/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Employers and education providers from around the UK gathered to celebrate Vocational Qualification Day (VQ Day) this week....
Posted on 23/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove has described it as "unacceptable" that more errors have been round in A-level and GCSE papers....
Posted on 22/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The introduction of free schools will help to improve the education system, it has been suggested....
Posted on 21/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Those planning to enter higher education need to think more carefully than ever about their university options....
Posted on 17/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The worst 200 primary schools in the country are to be turned into academies, it has been announced. ...
Posted on 17/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Strike action may cause disruption but it is better for schools in the long term, it has been claimed....
Posted on 16/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has announced plans to hold its first ever strike on June 30th 2011....
Posted on 16/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) have both voted in favour of taking strike action over government plans to increase pension contributions....
Posted on 15/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils from state schools are being mis-sold 'soft' a-levels, it has been claimed....
Posted on 15/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Many universities are being forced to reduce the maths requirements on their courses because an increasing number of teenagers are leaving school without a good knowledge of the subject, it has been suggested....
Posted on 14/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers in Wales will be given time off to improve their knowledge of the Welsh language under a new government initiative launched this week....
Posted on 14/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Many parents are confused by the government's new tuition fee loan system, new research suggests....
Posted on 13/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Education watchdog has criticised the quality of vocational business courses on offer in some English secondary schools....
Posted on 13/06/2011 - [Read More...]
An increasing number of British parents are open to the idea of allowing their children to skip school in order to secure a cheap holiday deal....
Posted on 13/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Following a number of high-profile mistakes in recent exam papers, qualifications watchdog Ofqual is demanding that tests are checked more rigorously....
Posted on 09/06/2011 - [Read More...]
The Duchess of Cornwall is supporting a campaign aimed at improving literacy levels among children. ...
Posted on 08/06/2011 - [Read More...]
An exam board has apologised after it set AS-level business studies students a test paper containing an 'impossible' question....
Posted on 08/06/2011 - [Read More...]
An AS-level biology exam sat by pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland last month contained a mistake, it has been revealed....
Posted on 08/06/2011 - [Read More...]
More than 1,200 schools have now applied to become academies, it has been revealed....
Posted on 06/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Actress Angelina Jolie said she chooses to educate her children at home with tutors because schools are not up to scratch....
Posted on 03/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Dozens of children from primary schools across Sutton Coldfield will be given the chance to show off their entrepreneurial skills this summer....
Posted on 03/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Kent-based Hadlow College is proposing to open a free school next year....
Posted on 02/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of children are not ready for school by the age of five, it has been claimed....
Posted on 02/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of teenagers were asked to answer an 'impossible question' during a maths AS-level exam set by the OCR exam body last week....
Posted on 02/06/2011 - [Read More...]
One in three children in the UK do not own any books, it has been revealed....
Posted on 01/06/2011 - [Read More...]
Hundreds of private schools are planning to move away from the national curriculum amid concerns that it is not challenging enough....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The government's draft admissions code, which was put out for consultation today (May 31st), contains a very "disparate set of proposals", it has been claimed....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of people applying to start university in September is on the rise....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers and learners should be given more support where dyscalculia is concerned, it has been claimed....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents have been given advice on how to help their children prepare for the exam season. ...
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Hundreds of schoolchildren from Devon stepped out of the classroom last week for a special visit to Launceston Castle....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The Every Child a Reader (ECaR) has been successful in helping to improve attainment levels in literacy....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Government plans relating to pensions for teachers and other public sector workers are "driven by political ideology and not necessity", it has been claimed....
Posted on 31/05/2011 - [Read More...]
A new high-tech device has been created to help stamp out cheating in exams....
Posted on 27/05/2011 - [Read More...]
US First Lady Michelle Obama made time during her busy schedule this week to meet with pupils from the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson school in London. ...
Posted on 27/05/2011 - [Read More...]
A group of schoolchildren from Devon are celebrating this week after winning a trip to Hong Kong. ...
Posted on 27/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The Welsh government is to provide £170,000 funding for a new school Filmclub initiative. ...
Posted on 26/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Academies have not been around long enough to be deemed successful or otherwise, it has been suggested....
Posted on 26/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Music is being squeezed out of the classroom by the government's failure to include it in the new English baccalaureate qualification, it has been suggested....
Posted on 25/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has announced plans to make it easier for teachers from overseas to work in the UK....
Posted on 24/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Teenagers sitting their A-level exams are under unprecedented levels of stress, according to new research. ...
Posted on 23/05/2011 - [Read More...]
A third of schools in Wales are not up to scratch, according to inspection body Estyn....
Posted on 23/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Good school governance is extremely important and can have a considerable impact on the success of schools, according to education watchdog Ofsted. ...
Posted on 20/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers need greater awareness of the specific language impairment (SLI) disorder, it has been claimed....
Posted on 20/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The bleak economic climate has led to many private schools enlisting the services of debt collectors, it has been revealed. ...
Posted on 17/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents and teachers need to work together to help young people deal with the stresses of exams, it has been claimed....
Posted on 16/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Students, employers and colleges are suffering because of inadequate career guidance in schools, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 16/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Academies know how to attract and keep good teachers, it has been claimed....
Posted on 16/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Qualifications watchdog Ofqual is set to investigate whether exams are getting easier for pupils in England....
Posted on 13/05/2011 - [Read More...]
More than 1,000 schools in England have applied to become academies since 2010, it has been revealed. ...
Posted on 11/05/2011 - [Read More...]
RE should form a central part of the school curriculum and be included in the new English baccalaureate qualification, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 11/05/2011 - [Read More...]
A large proportion of British employers are concerned about the basic maths and English skills of today's school leavers....
Posted on 09/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of state school pupils attending the University of Cambridge is on the rise....
Posted on 06/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Religion should form part of the new English baccalaureate qualification....
Posted on 05/05/2011 - [Read More...]
Conservative MP Nadine Dorries believes British schoolchildren should be taught the benefits of abstaining from sex....
Posted on 05/05/2011 - [Read More...]
An increasing number of overseas schoolchildren are travelling to the UK to study, it has been revealed....
Posted on 04/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The UK is ranked only 23rd out of 43 more developed countries in terms of child wellbeing. ...
Posted on 04/05/2011 - [Read More...]
The Ennglish Baccalaureate is one of several new accountability measures that the government intends to launch....
Posted on 27/04/2011 - [Read More...]
A schoolboy has criticised the government's move to scrap EMA....
Posted on 26/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Free schools should be allowed to make a profit, it has been suggested....
Posted on 21/04/2011 - [Read More...]
The government's education reforms are "spinning out of control", it has been claimed....
Posted on 21/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Schools minister Nick Gibb has been heckled by teachers while giving a speech at the Association of Teachers and Lecturers' (ATL's) annual conference....
Posted on 21/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Many education workers lack expertise in the subjects that they teach, new data suggests....
Posted on 21/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Schools must be given the right information and support to use their pupil premium money effectively, it has been suggested....
Posted on 21/04/2011 - [Read More...]
A quarter of education staff have been bullied by their work colleagues, a new survey has revealed....
Posted on 20/04/2011 - [Read More...]
The loss of authority of both teachers and parents is contributing to bad behaviour in British schools, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 20/04/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of private school students that switch to comprehensives for their A-levels is on the increase, it has been claimed....
Posted on 12/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Increasing the number of academies in England will fragment the education system, it has been suggested....
Posted on 12/04/2011 - [Read More...]
The report indicates most teachers feel assessments are more effective than testing at KS2....
Posted on 08/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils at one Devon primary school did their bit for charity this week when they raised money for victims of the Japanese earthquake....
Posted on 06/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Design and technology is an important part of the school curriculum and should remain a compulsory subject. ...
Posted on 05/04/2011 - [Read More...]
It is important that teachers are provided with sufficient training time in order to effectively use new technology in the classroom....
Posted on 05/04/2011 - [Read More...]
The launch of the new Video Games Ambassadors mentoring scheme is "good for young people, good for education and good for the games industry"....
Posted on 04/04/2011 - [Read More...]
The government will give teachers the power to prosecute students that make false allegations against them, it has been announced....
Posted on 04/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Schoolchildren are keen to play a part when it comes to recruiting teachers....
Posted on 01/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Classical literature is at risk of dying out in English schools, education secretary Michael Gove has warned. ...
Posted on 01/04/2011 - [Read More...]
Youngsters from on Scarborough school were given the opportunity to spend an exciting day at the offices of their local newspaper this week....
Posted on 31/03/2011 - [Read More...]
A report on A-level results in the Worcestershire area has revealed that students tend to perform better when they attend a school sixth form, rather than a college....
Posted on 31/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents can now access detailed GCSE data for every secondary school in England....
Posted on 31/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils at one Cornwall school stepped back in time this week to experience life during wartime Britain....
Posted on 30/03/2011 - [Read More...]
A £38 million school rebuilding scheme has been given the go ahead in Scunthorpe....
Posted on 29/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Shadow education secretary Andy Burnham has described the government's Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) replacement scheme as a "shambles"....
Posted on 29/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The government is set to detail how it will replace Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments, which it plans to scrap next year....
Posted on 28/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of teachers descended on London on Saturday (March 26th) to take part in a planned protest against the government's public sector cuts....
Posted on 28/03/2011 - [Read More...]
George Osborne's Budget will help to strengthen the case for vocational qualifications, it has been claimed....
Posted on 24/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised chancellor George Osborne's Budget....
Posted on 23/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Secondary school children are not reading enough, it has been suggested....
Posted on 22/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Scrapping Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments will leave vulnerable pupils struggling to meet their expenses, it has been suggested....
Posted on 21/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Attending a single-sex school can be extremely beneficial for some pupils, it has been suggested. ...
Posted on 21/03/2011 - [Read More...]
More financial resources need to be directed towards pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, it has been claimed....
Posted on 18/03/2011 - [Read More...]
More than 79,000 children missed out on a place at their first-choice secondary school, official figures have revealed. ...
Posted on 17/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Attending a single-sex school can be less distracting for children than if they are educated alongside students of the opposite sex, it has been suggested. ...
Posted on 17/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The government is being urged to make a U-turn over its decision to scrap Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments. ...
Posted on 16/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Education watchdog Ofsted has published a new report into the quality of history teaching....
Posted on 14/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The government is set to overhaul school league tables and make them more transparent....
Posted on 11/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The recently introduced English baccalaureate qualification could lead to the return of a two-tier education system, it has been suggested....
Posted on 11/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils from one Falmouth school were given a blast from the past this week when they spent a day experiencing life in a different era....
Posted on 10/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The IT education on offer in British schools needs to appeal to tech-savvy young people if more school-leavers are to work in the industry....
Posted on 10/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has published a green paper detailing its plans for reforming the education and support available to children with special educational (SEN) needs....
Posted on 09/03/2011 - [Read More...]
A chocolate Labrador called Oscar has been proving a hit at one Southampton school....
Posted on 09/03/2011 - [Read More...]
An increasing number of young people are finding themselves unable to concentrate during lessons because they are hooked on computer games. ...
Posted on 08/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Attending a single-sex school can be beneficial for students, it has been suggested....
Posted on 08/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils, parents and teachers in Bolton were celebrating today as work got underway on a new £36 million superschool for the town....
Posted on 07/03/2011 - [Read More...]
The standard of local schools can have a major impact when it comes to the decision-making of potential property buyers, it has been claimed....
Posted on 07/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Derby academic Professor Dennis Hayes has published a new book on the teaching profession....
Posted on 04/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Almost 700 new primary school places are to be created in Stoke-on-Trent, it has been revealed. ...
Posted on 04/03/2011 - [Read More...]
Former members of the armed forces will become mentors to troubled teens at a number of schools across the country, it has been announced....
Posted on 28/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils from one Derbyshire school have been given the opportunity to name a new housing estate....
Posted on 28/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Dorset could become home to a new all-through free school if plans are approved....
Posted on 28/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Primary school pupils from across the south of Wales have been given the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents this month....
Posted on 28/02/2011 - [Read More...]
A group of Year 11 students from Coombeshead College in Devon have revealed how a trip to Poland opened their eyes to the atrocities carried out by Nazi troops during WWII....
Posted on 28/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Children should no longer use pen and paper in their exams, it has been claimed....
Posted on 28/02/2011 - [Read More...]
The Campaign for Real Education has welcomed government plans to introduce phonics into reading rests for primary school pupils. ...
Posted on 23/02/2011 - [Read More...]
The number of teachers using technology during lessons is on the increase....
Posted on 23/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils from one Devon school hopped on their bikes and scooters last week to promote healthy living as part of a special cycling event....
Posted on 22/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Children who re-read rather than read more show better word retention....
Posted on 22/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils from schools near the Olympic Park have been pitching ideas for the site to a panel of judges....
Posted on 18/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Children at one East Riding school enjoyed a special visit this week....
Posted on 15/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews is calling for a debate about the future of A-level and vocational subjects. ...
Posted on 15/02/2011 - [Read More...]
A group of lucky students from Stoke-on-Trent are travelling to South Africa this week as part of an 11-day charity trip....
Posted on 14/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Students from one Preston college attended an event aimed at encouraging them to study languages this week....
Posted on 10/02/2011 - [Read More...]
A Staffordshire high school is inviting the public to take part in hands-on activities and experiments next month as part of its annual science fair....
Posted on 09/02/2011 - [Read More...]
New research has revealed that singing at school can improve wellbeing and make children feel more positive about themselves....
Posted on 09/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Shadow education secretary Andy Burnham has accused education secretary Michael Gove of failing schools with his "obsessive drive" to push through reforms....
Posted on 08/02/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has pledged £82.5 million for music education, with the aim of ending the musical divide between pupils from poor and wealthy backgrounds....
Posted on 08/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Some secondary schools are planning to cut their arts curriculum in order to steer pupils towards English baccalaureate subjects....
Posted on 07/02/2011 - [Read More...]
At the moment we are being confronted by a "lot of rhetoric" about the free school movement, but little evidence of how it will work....
Posted on 02/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Local campaigners have prevented the closure of a remote Yorkshire school....
Posted on 02/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents should deal with the social aspects of education, such as teaching children about money matters, it has been claimed....
Posted on 01/02/2011 - [Read More...]
Devon's largest school could be set to convert to academy status this year.
Governors at Exmouth Community College have entered a period of consultation before deciding whether or not to give the go ahead.
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Posted on 31/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents in Kent may soon find themselves forced to contribute to their children's school transport fees. ...
Posted on 31/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove has approved business plans for eight new free schools....
Posted on 31/01/2011 - [Read More...]
State schools are not doing enough to push their brightest pupils, it has been suggested....
Posted on 31/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A primary school in Southampton is set to be given a total overhaul after council bosses approved plans for a £7.5 million rebuild....
Posted on 31/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Children from a school in Hull have put their creative talents to good use by producing their own book....
Posted on 31/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Nearly half of graduates believe their time at university has not provided them with the skills they need for the world of work....
Posted on 28/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of teachers are subject to false allegations from pupils every year, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 27/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The popularity of languages is continuing to decline in state schools, according to new research. ...
Posted on 27/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Schools may have to fund lollipop men and women themselves in future if money for these services is withdrawn....
Posted on 27/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Welsh local authorities are continuing to spend less per pupil than their English counterparts, it has been revealed....
Posted on 26/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Academies pose serious problems for local authorities and schools, it has been claimed....
Posted on 25/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A headteacher has today apologised for excluding a 14-year-old pupil that he thought was an adult....
Posted on 25/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers are concerned over the government's plans to increase the power they have to search and discipline students....
Posted on 25/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Most universities will charge students £9,000 a year when tuition fees are raised in 2012, National Union of students (NUS) leader Aaron Porter predicts....
Posted on 25/01/2011 - [Read More...]
British companies are beginning to recruit at schools and colleges in order to snap up the most promising students, it has been revealed....
Posted on 25/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A report published last week by Ofsted suggested that youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to struggle at school when it comes to literacy....
Posted on 25/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils at one Devon primary school took part in a hands-on history lesson last week when they stepped back to the Victorian era....
Posted on 24/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove's plans to overhaul the national curriculum have been criticised by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL). ...
Posted on 24/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The six-week summer holidays should be broken down and spread throughout the year, according to Welsh party Plaid Cymru....
Posted on 24/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Employers should play a more active role in helping to encourage young people to study science at school....
Posted on 24/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A Lancashire primary school was forced to abandon a history exercise after it became too realistic for pupils....
Posted on 21/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The coalition's plans to hold a curriculum review have been criticised by one Newcastle headteacher. ...
Posted on 21/01/2011 - [Read More...]
History and geography are an important part of the national curriculum, it has been suggested....
Posted on 21/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A headteacher from west Cumbria has expressed concern over the government's publication of English baccalaureate figures last week. ...
Posted on 21/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A Welsh education expert has urged the government to ensure that home-schooled children are properly monitored....
Posted on 20/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A head teacher has been recognised for her outstanding work at a local school in Northamptonshire, the Chronicle and Echo reports....
Posted on 20/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Schools in Dudley may be dealt a technological blow after councils were informed of a change in how IT projects are to be funded, the Halesowen News reports. ...
Posted on 20/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Children will learn about England's former kings and queens, and study great literary works following a major shake-up of the national curriculum....
Posted on 20/01/2011 - [Read More...]
A new initiative has been introduced in a number of Cornish schools, aimed at boosting relations between young people and the police....
Posted on 20/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Blackburn-based technology firm Promethean has unveiled a new state-of-the-art iPad-style school whiteboard....
Posted on 19/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupils at one school in Staffordshire have been working to improve their citizenship skills by spending an entire day focusing on the subject....
Posted on 19/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Scrapping the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) could lead to a "colossal waste of talent"....
Posted on 19/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Schools minister Lord Hill has today (January 19th) announced a new capital funding package for sixth form colleges across England....
Posted on 19/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Thousands of students across the UK are gathering today (January 19th) to show their opposition to the government's plans to scrap the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). ...
Posted on 19/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Children at one Staffordshire primary school took part in an exciting hands-on history lesson earlier this week, discovering what life would have been like for pupils studying during Victorian times....
Posted on 19/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Asking pupils to put their hands up is not an effective way of judging whether children have absorbed what they are being taught....
Posted on 18/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The majority of students who receive Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) rely on this support, it has been revealed....
Posted on 18/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Teachers may no longer have to predict what grades their A-level pupils will achieve....
Posted on 17/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Parents are increasingly feeling under pressure to look perfect, according to new research....
Posted on 17/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Schoolchildren are learning more about technology at home than they are in the classroom. ...
Posted on 14/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Children at one school in Wales now have a cutting edge technology plaza at their disposal. ...
Posted on 14/01/2011 - [Read More...]
KPMG has announced plans to fund a study programme for 75 school-leavers attending Durham University. ...
Posted on 13/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has been criticised over the publication of school league tables containing data relating to its new English baccalaureate qualification....
Posted on 13/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has been criticised over its decision to use the English baccalaureate in this year's GCSE performance table....
Posted on 12/01/2011 - [Read More...]
It is important that students from disadvantaged backgrounds recognise the importance of learning a language at school. ...
Posted on 12/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The Department for Education has announced that parents are to have more information than ever about the performance of their child's school....
Posted on 12/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The Better History campaign group has warned education secretary Michael Gove that history classes are being dumbed down in English secondary schools....
Posted on 12/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The government has been criticised over its decision to include the English baccalaureate in league tables due to be published this week. ...
Posted on 11/01/2011 - [Read More...]
An Ofsted report has highlighted that there are "significant barriers to good language learning" in many British secondary schools....
Posted on 11/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Universities should limit the number of pupils they offer places to from private schools....
Posted on 10/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Many children have very little contact with the natural world, so it is important that they learn about it at school....
Posted on 10/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The coalition government is planning to create specialist vocational schools to train children from the age of 14. ...
Posted on 07/01/2011 - [Read More...]
All professionals working with children should be equipped to spot the signs of depression....
Posted on 07/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Schoolchildren in England are being let down when it comes to science, according to Ofsted....
Posted on 07/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Pupil attendance levels at one school have improved after children began taking part in art and music sessions....
Posted on 07/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Education Secretary Michael Gove has spoken out after music teachers were advised to avoid physical contact with pupils....
Posted on 07/01/2011 - [Read More...]
New government figures have revealed that 11 per cent of secondary schools in England are now academies. ...
Posted on 06/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Taking GCSE exams at the age of 14 will lead to fewer pupils dropping out of school, it has been suggested....
Posted on 06/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe is urging the coalition government to end the ban on new grammar schools....
Posted on 06/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Competition for grammar school places is on the increase, it has been claimed....
Posted on 05/01/2011 - [Read More...]
Free schools could be beneficial in providing parents with an alternative to other schools, it has been claimed....
Posted on 05/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The Girls' School Association is set to publish a book on parenting for those bringing up daughters....
Posted on 05/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is urging the government to scrap its plans for free schools and "stop playing with the educational future of this country"....
Posted on 04/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The Common Entrance is set to be overhauled, with pupils possibly taking it online in future. ...
Posted on 04/01/2011 - [Read More...]
The Department for Education's change of mind about scrapping funding to the Schools Sports Partnership has been praised by those in teaching jobs....
Posted on 21/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Additional funding has been announced for schools, which should help them make competitive sport become the centre of a rounded education....
Posted on 21/12/2010 - [Read More...]
More than half of five-year-old boys are struggling to grasp basics such as reading and writing, it has been revealed. ...
Posted on 17/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Schools minister Nick Gibb said the government is concerned that the attainment gap between wealthy children and those eligible for free school meals "remains so stubbornly high". ...
Posted on 16/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Headteachers in Wales have been given guidance on how to deal with closures and adverse weather conditions....
Posted on 15/12/2010 - [Read More...]
A new study suggests the children of professionals outperform peers whose parents are unemployed....
Posted on 15/12/2010 - [Read More...]
The regional editor of the Good Schools Guide believes more resources are needed in schools to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds....
Posted on 15/12/2010 - [Read More...]
A team of researchers has argued that a range of pre-school initiatives have failed in their aim of boosting numeracy and literacy levels among children under five. ...
Posted on 14/12/2010 - [Read More...]
The latest government league tables show almost 1,000 schools are still failing to meet minimum maths and English standards. ...
Posted on 14/12/2010 - [Read More...]
It is important that young people get the basics right and develop strong literacy skills....
Posted on 10/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Pupils leaving secondary education next year are likely to face a scramble for university places, it has been claimed....
Posted on 10/12/2010 - [Read More...]
A primary school in Devon has been honoured with an international award....
Posted on 10/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Teachers and schools should not be criticised following the publication of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) report. ...
Posted on 08/12/2010 - [Read More...]
British pupils are sliding down international education rankings, it was revealed this week....
Posted on 07/12/2010 - [Read More...]
The teaching of poetry needs to be made more interesting in British schools, it has been claimed....
Posted on 06/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Pupils at one primary school in Gloucestershire are being encouraged to read and learn outside....
Posted on 06/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Students at one Devon college had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of the Met Office earlier this week....
Posted on 06/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Young people who help to care for parents with mental illnesses may need extra support at school....
Posted on 06/12/2010 - [Read More...]
The go-ahead has been given for the creation of a £15 million special needs school in Burgess Hill....
Posted on 06/12/2010 - [Read More...]
University admissions are in need of an overhaul, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 03/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Students who attended comprehensive schools are likely to be awarded higher degree classifications than those educated at independent or grammar schools....
Posted on 03/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Almost 7,000 schools across Britain have been forced to shut their doors due to the wintry weather currently sweeping across the UK....
Posted on 02/12/2010 - [Read More...]
Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews has welcomed the introduction of a new scheme to encourage primary pupils to read Welsh language books....
Posted on 02/12/2010 - [Read More...]
A host of top athletes have slammed government plans to reduce school sports funding....
Posted on 30/11/2010 - [Read More...]
An education expert has criticised government plans to introduce a new reading test for Year 1 pupils. ...
Posted on 30/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Academies are using their freedoms to raise standards, it has been claimed....
Posted on 24/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Teachers can easily find themselves weighted down by the stress of league tables and exam results, leaving them without the will to give inspirational lessons. ...
Posted on 24/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Teachers are to be given more disciplinary powers as part of a government white paper to be published next week. ...
Posted on 22/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove said he wants to end the modularisation of some GCSE subjects. ...
Posted on 22/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Author Nick Hornby has launched a new project encouraging schoolchildren to put pen to paper and get creative. ...
Posted on 19/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Placing too much emphasis on exam results is having a negative impact on excluded pupils, it has been claimed....
Posted on 18/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Wales' draft Budget offers protection for the education frontline, it has been claimed....
Posted on 18/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Starting secondary school can be daunting for any child, but it is particularly difficult for anyone who is being bullied....
Posted on 17/11/2010 - [Read More...]
The government is to increase the number of National Leaders of Education (NLEs) in the UK from 393 to 1,000, it has been revealed....
Posted on 17/11/2010 - [Read More...]
The government has announced details of its planned early education reforms....
Posted on 16/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Rugby players in Wales are lending their support to a new campaign aimed at encouraging children to spend more time reading. ...
Posted on 15/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Schools minister Nick Gibb has stressed the need for greater emphasis to be placed on teaching the basic skills of reading and writing to primary school pupils....
Posted on 12/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Children are still interested in traditional careers such as teaching and medicine, according to new research....
Posted on 11/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Government plans to publish information relating to teachers' qualifications and sick days have been criticised by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL)....
Posted on 10/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Parents have been advised to stay up-to-date where their child's school curriculum is concerned....
Posted on 09/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Governors and headteachers at top-performing schools should consider "taking control" and converting to academy status. ...
Posted on 09/11/2010 - [Read More...]
While some academies have performed well, others have done "absolutely appallingly"....
Posted on 04/11/2010 - [Read More...]
The government intends to make the school admissions framework fairer and simpler, according to education secretary Michael Gove. ...
Posted on 02/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Although many parents find school admissions systems confusing and stressful, millions claim they would go to any lengths to get their child into a good school. ...
Posted on 01/11/2010 - [Read More...]
Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews has welcomed new powers coming into force under the Education and Inspection Act 2006, which clarify teachers' roles when it comes to classroom discipline and exclusions....
Posted on 01/11/2010 - [Read More...]
The skills that young people develop though sporting activities can be transferred to their academic work, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 27/10/2010 - [Read More...]
One in five primary schools in England are overcrowded at present, new figures have revealed....
Posted on 26/10/2010 - [Read More...]
Class background has an influence on absenteeism, it has been claimed. ...
Posted on 22/10/2010 - [Read More...]
Large primary school class sizes are contributing to the increase in youngsters being diagnosed with special educational needs (SEN)....
Posted on 22/10/2010 - [Read More...]
The government's spending review, which was presented yesterday (October 20th), is a mixed bag for schools. ...
Posted on 21/10/2010 - [Read More...]
A quarter of boys in primary school are branded as having special education needs (SEN)....
Posted on 20/10/2010 - [Read More...]
Statistics released by the Department for Education show that absence rates declined during autumn term 2009 and spring 2010....
Posted on 19/10/2010 - [Read More...]
A headteacher from Blackburn has been criticised for offering A-level students £5,000 compensation if they fail their exams....
Posted on 18/10/2010 - [Read More...]
Teaching girls and boys separately could be extremely beneficial for British schoolchildren, it has been claimed....
Posted on 15/10/2010 - [Read More...]
British schoolchildren are missing approximately 31 million lessons each year as a result of term time holidays abroad, new research has revealed....
Posted on 13/10/2010 - [Read More...]
School leavers planning to attend university need to be made aware of the financial help that is available to them. ...
Posted on 12/10/2010 - [Read More...]
It is important that students from a disadvantaged background are not put off attending university....
Posted on 12/10/2010 - [Read More...]
With one in six children falling behind in English and maths lessons between the ages of seven and 11, schools minister Nick Gibb has issued a call to arms....
Posted on 07/10/2010 - [Read More...]
A number of councils in the UK are launching legal action against the government over the scrapping of school rebuilding projects in Britain. ...
Posted on 06/10/2010 - [Read More...]
A shorter summer break will make things easier for secondary teachers when pupils return to school, it has been suggested....
Posted on 05/10/2010 - [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...]
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...]
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...]
An increasing number of parents are taking their children out of school for holidays according to new research....
Posted on 31/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Nick Seaton, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, has accused some schools of putting league tables before their pupils....
Posted on 31/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Young people disappointed with the GCSE grades they received last week have been urged not to lose heart. ...
Posted on 31/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Research carried out by charity Save the Children found that almost two-thirds of parents struggle to fund after-school activities for their kids. ...
Posted on 31/08/2010 - [Read More...]
The watchdog has announced plans to carry out comparability studies between qualifications such as GCSEs and IGCSEs....
Posted on 31/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Labour's education policies succeeded in improving life chances for many disadvantaged children, according to Sheffield MP David Blunkett....
Posted on 26/08/2010 - [Read More...]
The number of students taking GCSE exams in French and German has declined significantly over the last year and is a worrying trend, it has been claimed....
Posted on 25/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Schools minister Nick Gibb has congratulated students on their GCSE results, saying the exams are a crucial stepping stone in life....
Posted on 25/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Maths is valued by all employers and students should continue studying the subject beyond the age of 16, according to the CBI....
Posted on 24/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Students are having their heads filled with fast-forgotten facts, instead of being provided with skills they need for the future, it has been claimed....
Posted on 23/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Children should be taught about parenting in the classroom, according to poverty tsar and Labour Birkenhead MP Frank Field....
Posted on 11/08/2010 - [Read More...]
A record number of school leavers are set to be left without university places this September, with demand for courses up by around 11 per cent....
Posted on 11/08/2010 - [Read More...]
An increasing number of children are opting to study science due to the popularity of programmes such as CSI and Silent Witness, it has been suggested....
Posted on 10/08/2010 - [Read More...]
It is essential that schoolchildren are provided with good career guidance and realise that there are alternatives to university, it has been claimed....
Posted on 09/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Girls fared better than boys in most areas in this year's Sats exams, according to figures published by the Department for Education....
Posted on 04/08/2010 - [Read More...]
It is vital to ensure that children master the fundamentals of maths and English before they begin secondary school, schools minister Nick Gibb has ...
Posted on 04/08/2010 - [Read More...]
Poole Borough Council monitored the Paton family on 21 occasions in 2008 to establish which school catchment area they were living in....
Posted on 03/08/2010 - [Read More...]
School-leavers may be forced to consider options such as apprenticeships if they are unable to find a place at university, according to Mary Curnock Cook, chief executive of the University and Colleges Admissions Service....
Posted on 02/08/2010 - [Read More...]
MPs have voted in favour of the government's Academies Bill....
Posted on 27/07/2010 - [Read More...]
Sats have been criticised by a teaching union after an Ofqual study highlighted marking inconsistencies....
Posted on 27/07/2010 - [Read More...]
A campaign group has warned that the Academies Bill could lead to schools not being required to teach core subjects such as maths and science....
Posted on 26/07/2010 - [Read More...]
GCSE science is not challenging enough and does now allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject, it has been suggested....
Posted on 23/07/2010 - [Read More...]
Many universities rely on AS-level results when it comes to awarding places, according to Dr Geoff Parks, director of admissions at Cambridge University....
Posted on 23/07/2010 - [Read More...]
An increasing number of children are opting to eat school meals following celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's campaign, according to new figures released by the School Food Trust....
Posted on 09/07/2010 - [Read More...]
Funding for the coalition government's new academies scheme will come from low-priority IT projects and not from school nutrition drives, the education secretary has told parliament....
Posted on 28/06/2010 - [Read More...]
A teaching jobs pay deal recommended by a review body and implemented by the Labour government is to be honoured by the new coalition government despite cuts to other areas of public sector pay....
Posted on 23/06/2010 - [Read More...]
From today, charities, parents and those in education jobs can all apply to set up new places of learning under new government plans based on the US system of charter schools.
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Posted on 18/06/2010 - [Read More...]
The latest report by schools inspector Ofsted has praised the work of those in education jobs in deprived areas, where the number of schools classed as outstanding matched the national average....
Posted on 17/06/2010 - [Read More...]
Education secretary Michael Gove has promised to give more powers to help deal with the problem of bullying in schools and help those in teaching jobs to maintain order....
Posted on 14/06/2010 - [Read More...]
The General Teaching Council for England is to be scrapped, schools secretary Michael Gove has confirmed....
Posted on 02/06/2010 - [Read More...]
Head teachers remain wary of education secretary Michael Gove's offer to turn schools into academies, reports suggest....
Posted on 01/06/2010 - [Read More...]
A new report has said that social issues are increasingly making their way into the school curriculum....
Posted on 28/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Creating more academies could widen the gap between the best and worst schools, Sue Fieldman, regional editor of the Good Schools Guide, has said....
Posted on 27/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in teaching jobs from Suffolk and Essex are among the finalists in this year's esteemed Teaching Awards....
Posted on 24/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Head teachers, staff in teaching jobs and regional education consultants from Bradford took part in an event aimed at explaining how technology can aid learning....
Posted on 24/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Schools need to foster pupils' interest in food, according to Arnold Fewell, managing director of My School Lunch....
Posted on 19/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Pupils and parents are encouranged to think about the benefits of making it to class on foot as part of this year’s Walk to School Week, running from 17 to 21 May. ...
Posted on 19/05/2010 - [Read More...]
The former chair of National Primary Headteachers has said that children who enter education with limited or no English language skills should be treated as "special needs" pupils....
Posted on 18/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Two secondary teachers in Leeds are hoping to create a school for underprivileged children in Zambia....
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The former journalist has been appointed schools secretary in the new government....
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Scrapping key stage two Sats would "do away with objective testing for the whole of the primary sector", according to the Campaign for Real Education....
Posted on 11/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in teaching jobs from Clifton will take part in a running event to raise money for children overseas, a local news report has said. ...
Posted on 10/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Primary schools in Sheffield are set to share a pot of £13.8 million as part of an expansion drive to deal with the city's rising birth rate, a local news report has said....
Posted on 07/05/2010 - [Read More...]
A new campaign has been launched urging schools to enrol on a training course in dyslexia for staff in teaching jobs....
Posted on 06/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in teaching jobs, pupils and councillors in Kingsbury have created a new community group, a local news report has said....
Posted on 06/05/2010 - [Read More...]
A secondary rural school in south Cumbria is celebrating a glowing report by Ofsted, the learning watchdog....
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A community library is set be built at a primary school in Norton, a local news report has said....
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The amalgamation of two primary schools in Harrogate has been approved by local authorities, a news report has said....
Posted on 04/05/2010 - [Read More...]
Wirral teachers raised thousands of pounds for charity by running last Sunday's London Marathon, a local news report has said....
Posted on 29/04/2010 - [Read More...]
Parent run schools will not work in practice, according to the regional editor of the Good Schools Guide. ...
Posted on 27/04/2010 - [Read More...]
Alternative qualifications are corrupting the work of science teachers, a new report has claimed. ...
Posted on 23/04/2010 - [Read More...]
Jamie Oliver plans to invest millions to improve the quality of food education and dinners in UK primary schools, in news which might be of interest to those in teaching jobs....
Posted on 22/04/2010 - [Read More...]
The Conservatives have announced plans to allow parents and other providers to create their own schools with state funding, a news report has said....
Posted on 14/04/2010 - [Read More...]
The Campaign for Real Education has criticised the use of a ballot to decide school places, in news which might be of interest to those in teaching jobs....
Posted on 14/04/2010 - [Read More...]
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers has urged the country's politicians to leave education alone and stop using it as a political football. ...
Posted on 30/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Top sleep experts have called for pupils in Britain to receive lessons on the value of getting a good night's sleep....
Posted on 23/03/2010 - [Read More...]
London mayor Boris Johnson has urged more state schools to provide lessons in the classics....
Posted on 18/03/2010 - [Read More...]
A new poll has found Labour's plans for the education sector are more popular with potential voters than those of their main opposition parties, in news which may be of interest to people in education jobs....
Posted on 12/03/2010 - [Read More...]
The shadow schools secretary has pledged to end Ofsted inspections for staff in education jobs at state institutions which consistently produce outstanding exam results....
Posted on 12/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Teaching staff employed in education jobs at some of the UK's top state schools should be rewarded for their hard work with greater flexibility in how they teach, it has been claimed....
Posted on 11/03/2010 - [Read More...]
The esteem in which teacher jobs are held in the UK has increased since Labour came to power, a Treasury minister has claimed....
Posted on 11/03/2010 - [Read More...]
One educational entrepreneur believes he has come up with a solution to the shortage of people employed in PE teacher jobs in schools....
Posted on 10/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Science teachers employed in education jobs in Wales have been shown to spend more time in the classroom with pupils than in any other country surveyed as part of a new study....
Posted on 08/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Hasty moves to turn failing schools into academies could affect teaching jobs and children's education, it has been claimed....
Posted on 04/03/2010 - [Read More...]
An increase in the size of many schools under Labour has been attributed to the high quality educational experience provided by those in teaching jobs by a government minister....
Posted on 04/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Teaching jobs in Wales will be regulated by a new senior education specialist, it has been announced....
Posted on 03/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in teaching jobs in England will need to meet the approval of parents under new Labour plans, it has been announced....
Posted on 01/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Shadow schools secretary Michael Gove has called for teaching jobs in England to be driven by idealism as he promotes his Party's free schools scheme....
Posted on 01/03/2010 - [Read More...]
The Liberal Democrats planned pupil premium could benefit primary teachers by improving the educational aspirations of pupils, it has been claimed....
Posted on 01/03/2010 - [Read More...]
Teacher jobs should include an obligation to train children to speak at least one other foreign language, a new study has suggested....
Posted on 26/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Science and maths specialists should be given education jobs at schools as part of a bid to up standards, it has been claimed....
Posted on 25/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Special educational needs teachers are to receive additional training as part of a new government scheme designed to improve support for pupils with learning disabilities....
Posted on 25/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Teaching jobs at faith schools will include a stipulation to educate pupils according to the criteria set in the government's new PSHE curriculum, the schools secretary has confirmed....
Posted on 24/02/2010 - [Read More...]
A team of SEN teachers from an Oxfordshire school has won high praise from Ofsted following their latest inspection....
Posted on 22/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in teacher jobs at faith schools will still be expected to teach pupils all aspects of the new sex education curriculum, the Schools Secretary has said....
Posted on 22/02/2010 - [Read More...]
A study has suggested that parents choose a school for their child based not on its performance in the league tables, but rather on its closeness to home and whether a friend or sibling already attends the same institution....
Posted on 22/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in teaching jobs who help pupils learn to play musical instruments could also be helping them to learn languages, scientists have claimed.
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Posted on 22/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The School Library Association has launched a primary school charter to encourage more schools to sign up specially trained staff to help pupils make the most of their libraries....
Posted on 19/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Teaching jobs in faith schools will not be compromised by the government's new sex education lessons, it has been claimed....
Posted on 19/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The Conservative Party's plans to introduce 'free schools' in England, which would give individual organisations education recruitment powers, would make little difference to overall standards, it has been claimed....
Posted on 18/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Primary teachers could see an uptake in after-school activities clubs as the government launches a new campaign to encourage parents to access the range on offer....
Posted on 18/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Parents who read to their children could be making teacher jobs easier, according to new research....
Posted on 17/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Staff in education jobs are apparently divided over the government's school report card plans....
Posted on 17/02/2010 - [Read More...]
New research has revealed that the majority of parents get their first choice of primary institution for their child....
Posted on 17/02/2010 - [Read More...]
High quality teaching and improved school standards across the board would negate the need for grammar institutions in England, it has claimed....
Posted on 16/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Secondary teachers may have a vital role to play in ensuring helathy eating messages get across to school pupils....
Posted on 16/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The Labour Party has pledged to boost the mathematical abilities of primary teachers across England....
Posted on 15/02/2010 - [Read More...]
A leading union representing those in teaching jobs has criticised the Conservative Party's planned 'free schools'....
Posted on 15/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The man behind Sweden's free schools has claimed Conservative plans to adopt the idea in Britain will not result to better exam attainment....
Posted on 11/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Pupils struggling with GCSE study are to be given additional help through specialist teaching jobs....
Posted on 10/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Schools should be given the power to decide which exam system would best suit the educational needs of their pupils, an academy representative body has claimed....
Posted on 09/02/2010 - [Read More...]
A new study has found that many children aged up to 11 experience problems with communication development....
Posted on 09/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The National Union of Teachers has praised the quality of those in tecahing jobs in England, following a new government select committe report....
Posted on 08/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Lawyers will be trying their hands at teaching thanks to the launch of a new schools scheme designed by the Crown Prosecution Service....
Posted on 05/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Pupils have revealed who their dream teachers would be in a new poll - with a certain X Factor judge taking the top spot....
Posted on 05/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The leader of the Conservative Party has admitted changing his stance on plans to educate children about all types of relationships, including homosexual ones....
Posted on 04/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to increase funding for schools in England if they come to power at the next election....
Posted on 02/02/2010 - [Read More...]
The government's Home Access initiative has been endorsed by a secondary school teacher....
Posted on 02/02/2010 - [Read More...]
Conservative plans to drive up the quality of applicants for teaching jobs have been welcomed....
Posted on 19/01/2010 - [Read More...]
A proposal to provide numerous families across the country with free laptops has been revealed by schools secretary Ed Balls....
Posted on 11/01/2010 - [Read More...]
Ofsted should have less of a focus on test results and pay more attention to the quality of teaching, it has been claimed....
Posted on 07/01/2010 - [Read More...]
The Church of England has revealed that it is to increase its sponsorshop of the government's flagship academy institutions over the course of the next two years....
Posted on 29/12/2009 - [Read More...]
Schools from Leeds to Luton are focussing too much on dyslexia, while other literacy-related issues are being dealt with less effectively, a body suggests. ...
Posted on 18/12/2009 - [Read More...]
The exam watchdog, Ofqual, has warned about the potential detrimental effects of making constant changes to the exam system in England....
Posted on 17/12/2009 - [Read More...]
New government figures suggest around 30 per cent of children are suffering weight problems when they leave primary school....
Posted on 15/12/2009 - [Read More...]
Girls are still outperforming boys at the age of seven in the basic academic subjects in primary schools, the latest figures have suggested. ...
Posted on 10/12/2009 - [Read More...]
Special lessons could be introduced from 2011 to teach young children in schools from London to Leeds how to use the internet safely. ...
Posted on 08/12/2009 - [Read More...]
Young people could be required to undertake some form of civic duty rather than simply leaving school and going into a full-time job under new plans being advocated by the government....
Posted on 07/12/2009 - [Read More...]
New proposals have been introduced to make GCSE science exams require a higher standard of maths in order to achieve the top results following complaints from scientists over the issue....
Posted on 07/12/2009 - [Read More...]
Over 1,400 primary schools throughout England are to face a call for improvement from Ed Balls, the schools secretary, following recent league table results. ...
Posted on 04/12/2009 - [Read More...]
The government's decision to make sex education compulsory in all schools could help to bridge the gap between advice young people need and the support they already get, says an education expert.
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Posted on 10/11/2009 - [Read More...]
The decision to include the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution on the primary school curriculum has been backed by a secular pressure group....
Posted on 10/11/2009 - [Read More...]
The age at which parents can take their child out of sex education classes has been reduced from 19 to 15, the government has announced....
Posted on 06/11/2009 - [Read More...]
A children's charity has called on the government to conduct further research into why racism is still prevalent in schools....
Posted on 30/10/2009 - [Read More...]
The government must clarify what employers are looking for in staff before making further changes to the school curriculum, says an education expert....
Posted on 30/10/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has announced its school places appeals system for parents unhappy with where their child has been placed is effective....
Posted on 30/10/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has revealed details of new plans for careers advice targeting all young people, from primary school pupils to 18-year-olds....
Posted on 27/10/2009 - [Read More...]
A rise in the number of unauthorised absences has prompted an education campaigner to urge schools to crack down on absent pupils....
Posted on 26/10/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has confirmed a further 114 schools will be granted trust status as they link with a range of business and non-profit partners....
Posted on 23/10/2009 - [Read More...]
Support should be extended to primary schools to ensure bright children are identified early and are put on the path to university success, says an education expert....
Posted on 21/10/2009 - [Read More...]
A south-west-based healthcare charity has urged schools to face up to the dangers of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia....
Posted on 15/10/2009 - [Read More...]
A new survey has revealed that just over half of all school-age children take part in three hours or more of sport every week....
Posted on 15/10/2009 - [Read More...]
Sixth form exams should be sat a week earlier to ensure students are not denied places at university because they have missed the deadline for applications, says an education watchdog.
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Posted on 08/10/2009 - [Read More...]
A Conservative party pledge to introduce a new type of "technical" school in 12 cities across England has met with criticism from teaching bodies.
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Posted on 06/10/2009 - [Read More...]
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has confirmed plans for a new advertising campaign aiming to tackle the problem of underage drinking.
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Posted on 06/10/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has invited children's services workers to offer their opinions on its online directory for under-18s.
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Posted on 06/10/2009 - [Read More...]
A vaccination programme planned for schools around the UK has been temporarily suspended as a teenager died shortly after receiving the cervical cancer jab.
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Posted on 30/09/2009 - [Read More...]
A programme aiming to educate both teachers and children about epilepsy will help pupils with the condition settle more easily into school-life.
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Posted on 30/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Failing to punish bad behaviour could lead to schools being reprimanded by the education watchdog, the government is expected to announce.
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Posted on 30/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Children in the Midlands and around the UK with special educational needs have been promised more help achieving their potential by the government....
Posted on 28/09/2009 - [Read More...]
A new social networking service where parents can discuss their children's education online has been unveiled by the government.
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Posted on 23/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Offering financial and academic support from an early age is the only way to encourage young people from deprived backgrounds to continue with education, says a children's charity....
Posted on 16/09/2009 - [Read More...]
The UK's largest union has called for the government to employ more qualified school nurses to ensure each school has a dedicated health worker on site.
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Posted on 16/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Responding to suggestions plans to vet everyone frequently coming into contact with children are unnecessary and expensive, the government has announced it is to revise the policy....
Posted on 15/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Speaking at a visit to a co-operative school in the north-west, schools secretary Ed Balls has announced a government target to set up more than 100 new trusts within the next year....
Posted on 14/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Encouraging children to spend more time outdoors can have long-term health benefits, says an allergies expert....
Posted on 11/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Postmen and bouncers are among thousands of untrained staff being drafted in to cover lessons for absent teachers, new research has revealed....
Posted on 11/09/2009 - [Read More...]
School staff, in the Midlands and around the UK, specialising in special needs support could win up to £15,000 towards their work....
Posted on 10/09/2009 - [Read More...]
The quality of education in A-level classes can be limited if there are too few pupils, says a spokesperson for headteachers in London and around the UK....
Posted on 10/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Modern teenagers are most concerned about losing weight and fitting in but those from poorer families have other pressing problems including bullying, drugs and smoking, says new research.
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Posted on 09/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Education policy in London and around the UK has met with criticism from a schools expert who describes government communications as "completely random".
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Posted on 09/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Following news 100 families in Oxfordshire have had to accept second-choice primary school places, an education expert has said it is an "impossibility" that all people will get into the institution of their choice.
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Posted on 09/09/2009 - [Read More...]
The UK government and those around the world must continue to invest in education to help the nation move out of the recession and tackle unemployment, says a new study....
Posted on 08/09/2009 - [Read More...]
New survey reveals concerns among sixth-form teachers that exams are too easy....
Posted on 03/09/2009 - [Read More...]
A lack of investment and training is stopping health workers targeting childhood obesity, says a children's charity....
Posted on 03/09/2009 - [Read More...]
A teaching union representing primary school staff across the UK has urged the government to introduce a unified admissions policy.
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Posted on 01/09/2009 - [Read More...]
Teaching staff are worried about the future of school leavers....
Posted on 25/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Changes to next year's sixth-form exams have been outlined by one education expert....
Posted on 25/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Sixth-form pupils are reported to be looking ahead to employment when choosing their A-level subjects....
Posted on 24/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Government comes under fire as new figures suggest students avoid traditional subjects....
Posted on 24/08/2009 - [Read More...]
School teachers across the UK have been praised for their efforts in helping the country's A-level students achieve excellent results, setting a new record high....
Posted on 20/08/2009 - [Read More...]
A new book being launched in Scarborough has been written by a former special needs teacher and is designed to encourage people to look at issues from the perspective of a child with special educational needs....
Posted on 19/08/2009 - [Read More...]
A supply teacher from Darlington has been putting her experiences to good use by writing a book to help youngsters affected by conflict understand their emotions....
Posted on 19/08/2009 - [Read More...]
School clubs providing breakfast and after-school services that are designed to help parents while they are at work are under threat because of a lack of funding, it has been claimed....
Posted on 18/08/2009 - [Read More...]
The Conservatives are looking at reviewing the current secondary school league table system in an effort to put greater emphasis on subjects perceived to be harder, such as maths and science....
Posted on 17/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Pupils lacking in confidence could boost their self-esteem by getting involved in new pursuits, says an education spokesperson....
Posted on 14/08/2009 - [Read More...]
A careers expert says school leavers should try and gain skills useful to employers....
Posted on 14/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Education expert says state school students need more impartial advice on university applications....
Posted on 14/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Recession-hit parents are relying on state education....
Posted on 13/08/2009 - [Read More...]
New study reveals state-educated pupils are avoiding most prestigious universities....
Posted on 12/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Calls for change to Scandanavian system from the Conservative party....
Posted on 12/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Midlands super-school merger plan takes the next step forward, reports suggest....
Posted on 11/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Parents and students have been offered access to a new resource detailing education, training and employment options....
Posted on 10/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Project designed to encourage schoolchildren's interest in engineering is underway....
Posted on 10/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Government schools advisor warns that dropping out of education could have an impact on life expectancy....
Posted on 10/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Archbishop warns that recent legislative changes could have negative impact on pupils' wellbeing....
Posted on 10/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Special needs school's pet sanctuary will have "therapeutic" benefits.
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Posted on 07/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Call for local authorities to improve awareness of young people's amenities....
Posted on 07/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Government investment in children's play areas expected to benefit 1.5 million.
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Posted on 06/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Community projects to get government support....
Posted on 06/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Union calls for rethink of primary school curriculum....
Posted on 05/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Group learning has a number of positive effects, says a child development expert.
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Posted on 05/08/2009 - [Read More...]
DCSF praises teaching staff as Sats results are revealed.
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Posted on 05/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Government needs to help all children, not just those who are most talented.
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Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Primary schools unhappy with the marking of Sats papers....
Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Government announces plans to improve provision of third sector and local authority services for young people....
Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Building work begins on a new training unit for the visually impaired in Derby.
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Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Ed Balls announces new policies targeting children with special educational needs.
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Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Children's charity says school staff can offer bullied children valuable support.
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Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Plans to extend Home Access package to cover educational special needs have been announced.
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Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Government figures reveal gender gap in five-year olds.
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Posted on 04/08/2009 - [Read More...]
Young Gifted and Talented programme is to be extended....
Posted on 29/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Private school could become non-fee-paying academy....
Posted on 28/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Pupils team up with local architect to design new school playground....
Posted on 28/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Government outlines its plans for post-16 education....
Posted on 28/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Local schools to be transformed with £200 million investment....
Posted on 28/07/2009 - [Read More...]
The government explains proposed reforms to school and A-level education....
Posted on 28/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Findings have been released from an enquiry into last year's marking crisis....
Posted on 28/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Technology experts confirm government plans for pandemic....
Posted on 23/07/2009 - [Read More...]
School meets with criticism for rewarding good attendance....
Posted on 22/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Private funding would help improve school standards and social mobility, says new report....
Posted on 22/07/2009 - [Read More...]
New survey suggests young people favour varied assessment....
Posted on 21/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Government scheme will see job centre workers offering advice at school gates....
Posted on 20/07/2009 - [Read More...]
First academy to offer pre-school to university education planned for 2011....
Posted on 20/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Climate change is on the agenda for schools thanks to a new charity scheme linking pupils around the world....
Posted on 17/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Teachers have been offered new resources to help encourage discussion about animal testing in the classroom....
Posted on 16/07/2009 - [Read More...]
School staff have devised an innovative way to help smooth transition to new premises
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Posted on 15/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Parents have been promised bargain-basement clothes that will last till Christmas....
Posted on 15/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Funding provided by the Welsh Assembly has assisted projects working with socially disadvantaged students to increase their self-esteem. ...
Posted on 14/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Participating in "play" is a key area of any child's development and should attract educational attention, according to one specialist project. ...
Posted on 14/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Teachers throughout the UK are currently seeing the impact of swine flu....
Posted on 14/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Some school IT systems are failing to block inappropriate content, according to new research from online firm E-Safe Education. ...
Posted on 14/07/2009 - [Read More...]
A school in Plymouth has been shortlisted for the national ICT Mark award for its innovative use of technology and communication methods. ...
Posted on 14/07/2009 - [Read More...]
As part of the My Space for Learning scheme, schoolchildren from the Sheffield area have been assisting architects to design new schools throughout the UK. ...
Posted on 13/07/2009 - [Read More...]
To help cope with rising admissions, an additional £200 million of government funding is expected to be announced for primary schools this week, according to recent reports. ...
Posted on 13/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Uptake of school meals has increased by around one per cent since last year, new figures reveal....
Posted on 10/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Construction work has started on project that is set to overhaul the education facilities in Barnsley and see those with teaching jobs gain access to new buildings. ...
Posted on 10/07/2009 - [Read More...]
A new communications champion will be appointed to help children communicate better....
Posted on 09/07/2009 - [Read More...]
More primary schools need to be delivering language learning in their schools if they are to meet government targets, a new report has claimed....
Posted on 08/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Welsh schools should try and get more children learning foreign languages such as German, Spanish and French, says regulator....
Posted on 07/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Parents' poll reveals support for two new schools in Kingston...
Posted on 06/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Schoolchildren in Newcastle are soon to benefit from a new healthy food initiative....
Posted on 02/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Top Olympic sportsmen and women are touring UK schools and getting pupils excited about National Sports Week....
Posted on 01/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Sixth formers and pupils protest against plans to unite schools....
Posted on 01/07/2009 - [Read More...]
Schools are having to take action as parents take children from school for unofficial holidays....
Posted on 30/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Under proposals soon to be announced, parents could face fines and even jail if they fail to help their children behave....
Posted on 29/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Children have helped their school win a national environmental prize and cut emissions....
Posted on 29/06/2009 - [Read More...]
A study into dyslexia in the classroom has suggested further investment is needed in order to train teachers and teaching assistants to respond more effectively to children with the learning disability....
Posted on 25/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Olympic medallist visits schools to help promote new energy initiative....
Posted on 24/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Children and teachers joined together to try to make the world's longest human bus around a school in Streatham....
Posted on 23/06/2009 - [Read More...]
By giving children pizza-making sessions and the chance to play in a rock band the government hopes to reduce after-school anti-social behaviour....
Posted on 22/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Computer skills are just as important as the more traditional school subjects, it has been claimed....
Posted on 19/06/2009 - [Read More...]
A conference of teachers will hear of a proposal to create a dedicated centre for disruptive pupils....
Posted on 19/06/2009 - [Read More...]
A school in Chppenham has turned around its own perfomance and has now received an outstanding grade....
Posted on 15/06/2009 - [Read More...]
The Conservative party says it is better to test children when they move into secondary school....
Posted on 15/06/2009 - [Read More...]
One English language monitor has claimed there are now one million English words and phrases in use....
Posted on 12/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Chatham schoolchildren have taken 4,000 signatures to Downing Street in a bid to help save their school from closure....
Posted on 11/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Arts Council England has awarded 14 schools in North Tyneside its Artsmark standard in recognition of their creativity. ...
Posted on 11/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Japanese gaming company Nintendo is helping a project to digitise playground games. ...
Posted on 11/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Council invests £1 million to help schools get wireless broadband and close the 'digital divide'....
Posted on 10/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Girls are more worried they will fail in schools thanks to education targets and their own perception of which jobs will be available....
Posted on 10/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Kids in West Drayton can now grow their own vegetables thanks to a new greenhouse which was opened by the mayor....
Posted on 09/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Children from Grimsby and Cleethorpes schools have been busying themselves tidying their local areas....
Posted on 09/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Doncaster schoolchildren are riding a virtual Tour de France and hoping to promote cycling to school....
Posted on 08/06/2009 - [Read More...]
A £50 million redevelopment of schools in Middlesbrough has begun with students starting the digging of foundations at Archibald Primary School....
Posted on 05/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Children in Bexley are the proud owners of new health passports after learning new skills to help them live healthy lives....
Posted on 05/06/2009 - [Read More...]
The government's new education bill will give ministers greater power over the curriculum and the way in which education is taught in the future, it has been claimed....
Posted on 04/06/2009 - [Read More...]
The Campaign for Real Education (CRE) has stated that too much attention has been placed on gender-related performance rates in schools across the UK....
Posted on 03/06/2009 - [Read More...]
School staff at Swindon Academy have been praised for an improving teaching standards by Ofsted, despite dealing with a large number of special needs pupils. ...
Posted on 03/06/2009 - [Read More...]
London school is the first to bring teaching social media skills into its GCSE curriculum....
Posted on 02/06/2009 - [Read More...]
College makes its teen smokers attend smoking cessation clinics to help them give up....
Posted on 02/06/2009 - [Read More...]
A number of pupils from Kent primary schools will be competing in a sports competition organised by the Pas-de-Calais Sports Union of Physical Education in Calais, France this month....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Teenage pregnancy rates are falling, according to the latest statistics released by the government....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
A new school, developed on former farm land and offering its own distinct philosophy, is now open in Lincolnshire; creating 100 new places and providing a range of activities....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
The Conservatives may establish "scores" of faith schools should they come to power at the next general election. However, they also state these institutions would be subject to "formidable checks"....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Wickford in Essex could be the location of a new special needs facility and councillors are also highlighting their dedication to providing top class facilities....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
The Safety Box scheme is planning to introduce self-defence lessons into schools across Leeds, Derby and Manchester for pupils who are aged seven years old and above....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
School organises sponsored activities to raise £500 for a local home for the disabled....
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Pupils from Wandsworth turn on the style and reach fashion finals...
Posted on 01/06/2009 - [Read More...]
Children in Kent have shown locals their skills at growing food by selling it at a farmers' market....
Posted on 29/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Children with special needs should not always be sent to special schools, claims the mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome....
Posted on 22/05/2009 - [Read More...]
A pair of grammar schools are set to launch a scheme aimed at recruiting pupils for less privileged backgrounds....
Posted on 21/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Students are being plucked out of university to fill teaching vacancies at some of Sheffield's most challenging schools....
Posted on 21/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Gloucestershire's schools will be reviewed in a bid to improve special needs education in the region....
Posted on 20/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Clip-on ties are becoming the standard at many schools in the UK due to concerns surrounding their traditional, knotted counterparts....
Posted on 18/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Pupils with special needs can respond well to demonstrations, particularly when learning science, an educational specialist has claimed....
Posted on 15/05/2009 - [Read More...]
A Hartlepool teaching assistant is giving up her free time this summer and paying for her own trip to Thailand to work with children orphaned by aids....
Posted on 14/05/2009 - [Read More...]
The number of children with special needs has increased....
Posted on 08/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Parents in Basford are being encouraged to attend a work shop on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder....
Posted on 07/05/2009 - [Read More...]
The future of two special needs schools in Derby is to be considered....
Posted on 06/05/2009 - [Read More...]
A school in Nottinghamshire has been praised by Ofsted....
Posted on 06/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Schools must listen to parents, says prime minister Gordon Brown....
Posted on 06/05/2009 - [Read More...]
A school in Bristol has been praised for its high standards by Ofsted. ...
Posted on 05/05/2009 - [Read More...]
Parents of children at school in Hull are to receive a clear message on sick notes from the local council....
Posted on 05/05/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has unveiled details of the new primary curriculum, produced in a review by education expert Sir Jim Rose....
Posted on 30/04/2009 - [Read More...]
The schools secretary has expressed his backing for recommendations to improve provision for SEN pupils....
Posted on 30/04/2009 - [Read More...]
An independent school head has called on teachers to allow pupils to think more 'actively' in lessons....
Posted on 20/04/2009 - [Read More...]
The introduction of the advanced science diploma is to be delayed a year until September 2012, it has been announced....
Posted on 17/04/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has produced new documents to help teachers exert discipline in schools....
Posted on 16/04/2009 - [Read More...]
Pupils will be able to further their knowledge of the weather online with the help of a new resource....
Posted on 16/04/2009 - [Read More...]
The Welsh education minister has noted the vital role that teachers will play in boosting achievement in the country....
Posted on 16/04/2009 - [Read More...]
The Welsh assembly has announced the formation of a new group to scrutinise its education policies for eight to 14-year-olds....
Posted on 15/04/2009 - [Read More...]
ATL members have called for an end to primary homework, arguing that it provokes stress and pressure....
Posted on 09/04/2009 - [Read More...]
A new syllabus requires students to look at the rise of minority sects and and movements....
Posted on 06/04/2009 - [Read More...]
An expert has called on teachers to act to help combat children's weight problems....
Posted on 06/04/2009 - [Read More...]
New research indicates that teenagers' attitude to mental health problems improves after lessons about the subject....
Posted on 03/04/2009 - [Read More...]
Small improvement on number of children reaching expected English and maths levels....
Posted on 02/04/2009 - [Read More...]
Basic skills should not be forgotten in new primary school curriculum....
Posted on 02/04/2009 - [Read More...]
Falling reading and writing standards have led schools watchdog to call for efforts to boost attainment....
Posted on 01/04/2009 - [Read More...]
An expert has called for first aid lessons to be implemented in PSHE lessons....
Posted on 25/03/2009 - [Read More...]
The benefits of a new teachers' pack for science have been touted by an MP....
Posted on 25/03/2009 - [Read More...]
Details about the new primary curriculum have apparently been leaked....
Posted on 25/03/2009 - [Read More...]
Key Stage 2 results released yesterday (March 19th) have revealed that the performance gap between primary pupils on the free school meals (FSM) programme and their peers has been reduced....
Posted on 20/03/2009 - [Read More...]
The founder of the Mobo Awards has joined forces with Thomson Local to educate secondary school pupils on the best way to build a business....
Posted on 20/03/2009 - [Read More...]
School staff surveyed by St John Ambulance have expressed their support for first aid training for pupils....
Posted on 17/03/2009 - [Read More...]
Technology can only act as an aide to traditional teaching, an expert has stated....
Posted on 11/03/2009 - [Read More...]
New guidance has been issued to teachers in Hampshire about discussing the issue of creationism....
Posted on 10/03/2009 - [Read More...]
The government has been urged to consider replacing exams with teacher assessments....
Posted on 10/03/2009 - [Read More...]
Schools secretary announces backing of pioneering SEN initiative...
Posted on 05/03/2009 - [Read More...]
ADHD could be more prevalent than was initially believed, it has been suggested...
Posted on 04/03/2009 - [Read More...]
ADHD could be more prevalent than was initially believed, it has been suggested...
Posted on 04/03/2009 - [Read More...]
Sencos set to welcome news of autism bill overcoming its first hurdle...
Posted on 02/03/2009 - [Read More...]