Government adviser calls for crackdown on primary school absence
Charlie Taylor, the Government’s Expert Adviser on Behaviour, today called for a crackdown on primary school absence to make sure it is not a problem later on in life. Latest figures show that…
Local authorities could be the “missing link” in supporting autonomous schools – ADCS
Local authorities could be the missing link in a system of autonomous schools, Directors of Children’s Services said today. Publishing two research reports into effective school improvement, the Association of Directors of Children’s…
Over 97% of allegations against teachers unsubstantiated – NASUWT
Over 97% of allegations of unlawful behaviour made against NASUWT members were unsubstantiated according to figures from 2011. Of 64 allegations of criminal behaviour made against members of the Union during 2011, only…
Regional pay will cause discrimination – ATL
Teachers, lecturers, school and college heads all fear that regional pay would lead to discrimination against staff, particularly on the grounds of age, according to a survey by the Association of Teachers and…
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…
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