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'Policy tourism should be avoided in education'
Posted on 31st July 2009It is "dangerous" try to improve educational standards by comparing British state and private schools with their counterparts in other countries, it has been asserted... read more.
Biology 'plays part in female literacy performance'
Posted on 31st July 2009Girls tend to outperform boys at state and independent schools when it comes to literacy, it has been stated... read more.
Young teachers 'more dedicated than ever'
Posted on 30th July 2009The latest crop of newly-qualified teachers at state and independent schools are more dedicated than previous generations, it has been claimed... read more.
Teachers 'can underestimate school bullies'
Posted on 30th July 2009Some adults do not sufficiently understand the stress bullies at state and private schools cause their victims, it has been suggested... read more.
Higher salaries 'would attract better teachers'
Posted on 29th July 2009State and independent schools would be staffed by a higher calibre of educator if pay levels were to be increased, it has been claimed... read more.
Higher salaries 'would attract better teachers'
Posted on 29th July 2009State and independent schools would be staffed by a higher calibre of educator if pay levels were to be increased, it has been claimed... read more.
Longer playtimes 'reduce child obesity'
Posted on 29th July 2009Pupils at state and private schools should be given longer playtimes to improve their health, if a new study is be believed... read more.
Pay hike 'would not improve teaching standards'
Posted on 28th July 2009A hike in pay for teachers at state and independent schools would not improve standards, it has been argued... read more.
Schools 'should timetable eco lessons'
Posted on 28th July 2009State and private schools should include lessons about climate change in their timetables, it has been asserted... read more.
Overseas inspections 'will aid parents'
Posted on 27th July 2009Inspections of British schools overseas will aid parents, according to an organisation that is a member of the Independent Schools Council... read more.
Schools 'need to offer better financial teaching'
Posted on 27th July 2009State and independent schools need to offer their pupils more comprehensive teaching in finance, it has been claimed... read more.
Teacher training 'does not need reform'
Posted on 27th July 2009The entry requirements for people who wish to teach at state and private schools do not need to be raised, it has been asserted... read more.
School-age drinking 'declining'
Posted on 24th July 2009The number of state and private school children drinking alcohol has declined, according to a survey... read more.
Teaching union: Blame culture must be avoided
Posted on 24th July 2009It is vital that new legislation affecting both state and independent schools does not damage parental relations, it has been asserted... read more.
UK teacher training "has failed"
Posted on 23rd July 2009Many educators at state and private schools are not adequately qualified, it has been claimed... read more.
IT training for teachers 'will boost confidence'
Posted on 23rd July 2009A recently announced IT training scheme for state and independent school teachers will improve self-confidence, it has been asserted... read more.
Parents of unruly children 'could end up in court'
Posted on 23rd July 2009Parents of unruly state and independent school children could end facing court action under new government legislation... read more.
Primary school kids 'should receive careers lessons'
Posted on 22nd July 2009State and independent schools should offer careers advice to children at primary level, the government has said... read more.
Qualifications 'still key criteria for employers'
Posted on 22nd July 2009Qualifications – such as those gained at state or private schools – are still the main part of a CV employers will scrutinise, it has been asserted... read more.
Parents and teachers 'share responsibility for online safety'
Posted on 21st July 2009Teachers at state and independent schools must share responsibility with parents for pupils' safety online, it has been asserted... read more.
Teachers offered 'Facebook training'
Posted on 21st July 2009Teachers at state and independent schools are to be offered training in modern aspects of IT... read more.
Men 'put off teaching by child abuse legislation'
Posted on 21st July 2009Many men are put off training to become teachers at state and private schools by legislation brought in to prevent child abuse, it has been claimed... read more.
Regular assessment 'helps pupils beat exams nerves'
Posted on 20th July 2009Continual assessment at state and independent schools can help some pupils get over exam nerves, it has been suggested... read more.
EMA 'helps pupils fulfil potential'
Posted on 20th July 2009The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) gives pupils at state and independent schools the opportunities to fulfil their potential, it has been claimed... read more.
Business skills 'transferable into education'
Posted on 20th July 2009Business executives hold a number of transferable skills that would aid a move into the classroom at a state or private school, it has been asserted... read more.
Children 'splitting education between state and private schools'
Posted on 17th July 2009Parents are sending their children to state and private schools at different periods of their education, it has been claimed... read more.
Independent schools 'could join reading sponsorship program'
Posted on 17th July 2009Independent schools have been encouraged to join a scheme that helps to educate disadvantaged youngsters... read more.
Parents 'should avoid term-time holidays'
Posted on 16th July 2009Parents of state and independent school pupils should not book vacations during term-time, it has been stated... read more.
Online school exams 'will need flexibility'
Posted on 16th July 2009Online examinations for state and private school children need to factor in a degree of flexibility, it has been claimed... read more.
Headteacher level needs "new blood"
Posted on 15th July 2009The role of headteacher at many state and independent schools needs "new blood", it has been claimed... read more.
Increase in male teachers 'would improve education system'
Posted on 15th July 2009An increase in male teachers in state and private schools would be of "great benefit" to the profession, it has been claimed. .. read more.
Exam pressure at school 'important life lesson'
Posted on 14th July 2009Putting pressure on state and private school children at exam times is a positive move as it teaches an important life lesson, it has been suggested... read more.
Male teacher initiative 'sexist'
Posted on 14th July 2009A recruitment drive to attract more male teachers to state and independent school posts is sexist, it has been claimed... read more.
"Nothing to fear" from Licence to Teach
Posted on 13th July 2009People who wish to work at state or independent schools have "nothing to fear" from a proposed Licence to Teach, it has been asserted... read more.
Tory education reforms 'would exclude able teachers'
Posted on 13th July 2009Proposed reforms for those who wish to work in the classroom at state and private schools could exclude able teachers, it has been argued... read more.
School meal take-up 'on the increase'
Posted on 10th July 2009The number of children eating school meals has increased, according to new figures, meaning those with youngsters at private school may want to encourage the same... read more.
Teachers 'recycle old school reports'
Posted on 10th July 2009Teachers at independent or private schools have been spotted making mistakes when giving pupil reports and this could be due to "comment banks" they use, it has been said... read more.
UK sex education policies a "catastrophic failure"
Posted on 9th July 2009Sex education provided for independent school pupils and their state-taught counterparts has been a "catastrophic failure", it has been stated... read more.
Primary pupils 'have natural languages enthusiasm'
Posted on 9th July 2009Private school and state-educated primary pupils have a natural interest in languages, it has been asserted... read more.
Psychometric tests for trainee teachers 'unreliable'
Posted on 8th July 2009Forcing people who wish to teach at state or private schools to sit psychometric tests may yield unreliable results, it has been claimed... read more.
Sats results delivered on time
Posted on 8th July 2009The marks of state and independent school children who took their key stage two Sats tests this year were made available on time yesterday (July 7th)... read more.
GCSE biology question "misleading"
Posted on 7th July 2009State and independent school pupils who sat a Biology GCSE exam this year were asked a "misleading" question, it has been said... read more.
'Inconsistency' in primary school language provisions
Posted on 7th July 2009Private school and state-taught pupils are receiving inconsistent language teaching, according to a report... read more.
Posted on 6th July 2009Private school pupils – and their state counterparts – should not have to sit Sats tests, it has been asserted... read more.
Govt 'must urgently tackle asbestos in schools'
Posted on 6th July 2009Urgent action needs to be taken to protect pupils and teachers at state and independent schools from asbestos, it has been asserted... read more.
Tories outline teaching reforms
Posted on 3rd July 2009Those wanting to work in the classroom at state or private schools may find it harder to qualify under new Conservative proposals... read more.
Independent schools 'must report achievements of five-year olds'
Posted on 3rd July 2009Independent schools will soon have to pass on information about the achievements of their five-year-old pupils, it has been reported... read more.
Tutoring 'can actually be detrimental to education'
Posted on 2nd July 2009Parents of independent school pupils who pay for private tutoring could put their offspring off learning, if one commentator is to be believed... read more.
Recorders 'ditched from school music lessons'
Posted on 2nd July 2009Teachers at state and private schools are ditching the recorder from music lessons, according to reports... read more.
Less GCSE students choosing foreign languages
Posted on 1st July 2009Fewer state and private school pupils are choosing to study foreign languages at GCSE level, according to a study... read more.
Teachers 'will need a licence to work'
Posted on 1st July 2009Teachers at independent schools – along with their state counterparts – will soon need a licence to work in the classroom, under government proposals... read more.
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