Universities want ‘less teaching to the test’
University academics want A Levels to: include more advanced content for more able students; cover core subject areas in greater depth; and encourage critical thinking, independent study, experimentation, exploration and more extensive reading….
‘Significant rise in pupils receiving free school meals’
Over a third of education staff said there has been an increase in the uptake of free school meals (FSM) at their school or college in the past five years, with most believing…
A third of education staff have dealt with physical violence – ATL
A third of school and college staff have dealt with physical violence from a student during this academic year, according to a survey by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL). Of those…
Not enough pupils develop their creativity through confident drawing – Ofsted
An Ofsted report launched today looking at art, craft and design education in schools and colleges has found that after getting off to a confident early start, pupils’ progress slowed during primary school and was…
NAHT: Absences fall as school leaders and parents join forces
The National Association of Head Teachers has welcomed the announcement of a fall in pupil absentee rates as a reflection of the hard work of schools and parents working together. The key findings…
National College confirms second wave of teaching schools
A further wave of teaching schools will be officially designated by the National College next month (April 2012), entitling the successful schools to lead the training and professional development for staff. This second…
Fairer funding formula for schools welcomed
NAHT has welcomed government proposals to pave the way for a more straightforward funding formula for schools. Announcing the plans today, Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, said he proposed to begin…
‘England has weak support systems for schools’
Schools improve best in an “open and positive” climate. England’s school leaders face a tougher time raising standards and helping the most disadvantaged because this country has “very weak system supports”, a leading…
UNISON calls on Minister of State to block unprecedented privatisation of FE college
“The wholesale privatisation of our education system is coming another big step closer” said UNISON, the UK’s largest union today (26 March). The claim is in response to reports that a federation which…
More than half of heads considering leaving
More than 60 per cent of secondary school leaders say that government policies are having a detrimental effect on standards of education for young people, according to a ASCL/TES survey of 1,800 secondary…
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