University statements ‘flawed’

Posted by on Dec 7, 2012 in Course News | 0 comments

The university application process “further disadvantages” low and middle income pupils, a report by an educational charity says.
BBC News – Education & Family

Teachers’ pay tied to performance

Posted by on Dec 6, 2012 in Course News | 0 comments

Teachers will not have localised pay – but annual pay increases will depend on performance rather than length of service.
BBC News – Education & Family

Exams watchdog attacks changes

Posted by on Dec 5, 2012 in Course News | 0 comments

England’s exams regulator Ofqual has told the Education Secretary Michael Gove it has concerns over the changes he is bringing in to England’s exams system.
BBC News – Education & Family

Self-harm calls to ChildLine rise

Posted by on Dec 5, 2012 in Course News | 0 comments

Self-harming is the fastest rising cause of calls for help to the ChildLine advice line, according to the charity’s annual report.
BBC News – Education & Family

Many pupils with cancer ‘bullied’

Posted by on Dec 4, 2012 in Course News | 0 comments

Many primary school children with cancer are being bullied and are missing out on school, a survey by a UK childhood cancer charity suggests.
BBC News – Education & Family

School admissions complaints rise

Posted by on Dec 3, 2012 in Course News | 0 comments

Complaints to England’s schools watchdog about how children are admitted have risen.
BBC News – Education & Family