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Students claim survey dishonesty

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:21:33 GMT

League tables intended to help youngsters to choose universities are being falsified, claim students.

Parents lacking skills - Grayling

Wed, 14 May 2008 03:39:31 GMT

Many parents simply do not know how to bring up children, Conservative frontbencher Chris Grayling is to say.

Tests 'damaging' to school system

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:19:46 GMT

The Sats tests being taken by 11-year-olds in England are damaging the balance of lessons, say MPs.

'Come clean' call on Diploma plan

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:34:01 GMT

MPs say the government should clarify its intentions on the future of Diplomas, GCSEs and A-levels.

Adults 'dropping out of learning'

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:01:27 GMT

A survey says large numbers of adults targeted by skills campaigns are dropping out of learning.

Pupils prepare for healthier menu

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:57:38 GMT

New guidelines will see changes to the school menu with strict limits on deep fried food and fizzy drinks.

Snack ban 'helps healthy eating'

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:38:50 GMT

Researchers find that banning all unhealthy food from school is the best way to get pupils to eat healthily.

Pupils sent home after turf prank

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:11:04 GMT

The entire sixth year of a school is sent home after pupils turfed over the floor of their common room.

Heads warn of exam 'congestion'

Sat, 10 May 2008 07:49:06 GMT

Pupils about to take GCSE and AS-level exams are put under extra stress by timetabling problems, teachers warn.

Return of education's 'Cold War'

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:48:47 GMT

Mike Baker considers the pressures facing the independent sector over the public benefit test.

Reading skills' 'virtuous circle'

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52:25 GMT

Ofsted inspectors say that schools and children are making progress with the teaching of phonics.

Catch-up scheme 'a success'

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:17:11 GMT

A government-backed reading scheme shows lasting results for struggling readers, research suggests.

Strike threat over academy plan

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:58 GMT

Teachers at a school in Derby are threatening strike action over plans to turn it into an academy.

Rugby to let in more poor pupils

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:31:21 GMT

Rugby School becomes the latest independent school to open its doors to more less well-off pupils.

Move to bolster school governors

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:01:21 GMT

The scale of governor shortage is revealed as ministers try to strengthen the management of schools.

Maths teacher gap 'to worsen'

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:15:46 GMT

The shortage of qualified maths teachers in England seems set to worsen, a survey suggests.

Row over 'paid for' schooling

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:50:44 GMT

An inquiry sees a heated exchange between a senior MP and the head of the Independent Schools Council.

Adults with autism to be audited

Thu, 08 May 2008 02:02:30 GMT

For the first time the government is to calculate the number of adults with autism in England.

Dyslexic focus in school review

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:59:05 GMT

An inquiry into what is taught in England's primary schools is to be widened to include children with dyslexia.

Dads 'need school reassurance'

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:12:04 GMT

Ed Balls says it can be intimidating for dads to enter a school environment dominated by women.

348,000 'persistent truant' risk

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:33:47 GMT

More than one in 20 pupils in England is on the margins of becoming a persistent truant, reveal official figures.

Children being 'dumped at school'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:29:59 GMT

The leader of the National Association of Head Teachers accuses some parents of "dumping" children on schools.

Parents 'stop children cycling'

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:09:21 GMT

Cycling campaigners say over-anxious parents are stopping their children from riding on the roads.

'Emotions' urged in sex education

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:32:06 GMT

Childline is calling for advice on emotions and relationships to a compulsory part of sex education in schools.

Targets 'drive out head teachers'

Sun, 04 May 2008 15:48:35 GMT

Ofsted inspection pressures deter good candidates from becoming head teachers, research suggests.

School's out as teachers march

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:48:50 GMT

Thousands of teachers take to the streets to march over demands for a better pay deal.

Where learning strategy takes us

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:05:39 GMT

BBC News website education editor Gary Eason assesses which way the wind is blowing.

Can music aid in academic gains?

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:10:02 GMT

Can learning a musical instrument help your child's overall academic performance in school?

Imams, soldiers, schools and NUT

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:11:50 GMT

Mike Baker takes a look behind the headlines on issues of Army recruitment and faith in schools.

Coping with admissions angst

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:36:30 GMT

Mike Baker appeals for calm amid the anxiety over admissions day.

Blowing the whistle on the REF!

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:11:23 GMT

Mike Baker looks at the trials and tribulations of setting up the new body in charge of allocating university research funding.

More details and how to take part

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:07:16 GMT

Find out more about the project which motivates secondary students around the UK to make and broadcast their own news.

School strike has variable impact

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:22:51 GMT

The strength of support for the teachers' pay strike has been variable around England and Wales.

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