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Teaching jobs could be filled according to religious beliefs, critics claim

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:35:07 GMT

Academy schools could leave themselves open to legal action should they ask that

End of modular examinations 'would damage pupils' self esteem'

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:29:30 GMT

A move towards end-of-year exams and away from a modular system of testing would

Disadvantaged pupils 'need more resources'

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:09:52 GMT

The government needs to provide more resources for disadvantaged pupils, it has been

Concern that RE will be 'marginalised' with English Baccalaureate

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:07:27 GMT

The Catholic Education Service has expressed concern that religious education could

Pupils with unemployed parents 'make least progress'

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:04:01 GMT

Primary school pupils with unemployed parents make far less progress than those with

Report questions effectiveness of pre-school education initiatives

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:12:42 GMT

Attempts to boost numeracy and literacy levels among pre-school children over the

Almost 1,000 primary schools not meeting minimum standards, league tables show

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:56:48 GMT

Nearly 1,000 primary schools in England are still failing to ensure that their pupils

Britain trailing the world in higher maths studies, report reveals

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:51:23 GMT

The UK is at risk of falling behind the rest of the developed world in the fields of

York Council outlines planned changes to music lessons in the city

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:06:37 GMT

A number of music teaching jobs could be cut in the city of York as local councillors

Sheffield schools improving as top talent given toughest jobs

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:58:29 GMT

Installing top talent into some of the toughest teaching jobs in Sheffield is helping

Schools to benefit from extra funding for taking on disadvantaged pupils

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:42:32 GMT

Schools in England are to be given an extra £430 for every child from a

More spending on schools 'unavoidable' as classrooms fill up

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:14:02 GMT

As many as one in five classrooms across England and Wales are now completely full,

Minister calls for increased effort to help children struggling with three Rs

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:01:18 GMT

Greater effort needs to be made to ensure children arrive at secondary school having

Schools set for national Olympic-style competition

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:32:01 GMT

Graduates looking for teaching jobs in Britain may be interested to hear about a new

Extended summer breaks leave pupils 'sluggish and forgetful'

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:40:57 GMT

Long summer holidays are a thing of the past at a school in Manchester following a

Parents 'consider school choice more carefully'

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:25:29 GMT

Parents increasingly recognise the importance of sending their children to a school

Schools optimistic on ICT despite cuts

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:17:12 GMT

Schools are optimistic about their future information and communications technology

Government must re-think school building, says Balls

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:08:33 GMT

The government must do a u-turn and reinstate the school building programme, shadow

Gove wants children to receive 'top quality' music education

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:13:43 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove has launched a new independent review of music

Academies Bill 'could help schools to raise standards'

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:17:13 GMT

Educational professionals teaching in the UK could benefit from greater flexibility

Gove: Pupil premium will improve social mobility

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:11:40 GMT

Staff in teaching jobs will be able to do more to improve the social mobility of

Teaching job created so more can attend Uttoxeter primary school

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:05:42 GMT

A teaching job has been created so more pupils can attend an over-subscribed primary

MPs pass academy legislation

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:56:47 GMT

Staff in teaching jobs in England are set to see a radical overhaul of the schools

Teaching poorest children to result in pupil premium from 2011

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:38:52 GMT

Those in teaching jobs at schools which take on underprivileged children will see

Doncaster school sees three retire from teaching jobs

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:27:31 GMT

Teaching jobs are likely to be available at a primary school in Doncaster following

Schools 'willing to pay for good quality staff'

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:54:37 GMT

Schools are willing to pay out to get hold of high-quality professionals in teaching

MPs to vote on Academies Bill

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:54:41 GMT

Professionals teaching in England will be keeping a close eye on Parliament as MPs

Increasing competitive sports in schools 'can help teach life lessons'

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:00:07 GMT

Taking part in competitive sports at school can provide children with valuable life

Teachers 'should have helpline access'

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:57:09 GMT

Teachers should have access to a special helpline if they have to deal with

Oldham teachers complete Three Peaks Challenge

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:55:37 GMT

A team of teachers from Oldham have completed the Three Peaks Challenge in under 24

New Olympic-style competition launched for schoolchildren

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:54:29 GMT

A new Olympic and Paralympic-style sports competition has been launched by the

Schools 'should teach financial management'

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:53:44 GMT

Children should be taught the importance of good financial management in school, it

Catholic schools 'concerned about academy admission policies'

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:13:33 GMT

More Catholic schools may become academies if they are assured that the move will not

School scoops creative award

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:12:12 GMT

A school in Leicestershire has scooped an award in recognition of its creative

Headteachers 'need more flexibility over class sizes'

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:46:42 GMT

Primary school headteachers need the flexibility to increase class sizes if

New website set up for parents of schoolchildren

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:45:52 GMT

A new website has been set up by a father in Louth, enabling parents to voice their

Interview 'is chance for graduate teachers to demonstrate enthusiasm'

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:45:36 GMT

Graduate teachers have been offered some interview advice by the Training and

Devon school 'goes green'

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:56:37 GMT

A school in Devon has taken steps to improve its green credentials by installing

York pupils carry out volunteering work

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:38:40 GMT

Students at a number of schools in York have been trying their hand at volunteering

Grammar school teachers 'could support brightest pupils'

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:58:58 GMT

A top head teacher has called for more support to be given to the most gifted and

Technology 'affecting reading uptake'

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:57:36 GMT

Children's reading habits are being adversely affected by modern technology, a

Balfour Beatty appointed preferred bidder for Derby BSF programme

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:35:33 GMT

Construction group Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the preferred bidder for

Teachers 'show interest in free schools'

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:34:50 GMT

Those with teaching jobs are among the groups who have voiced their interest in

Experience 'beneficial for first teaching jobs'

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:27:38 GMT

Individuals applying for their first teaching jobs should make the most of the

Money 'should go directly to schools'

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:43:43 GMT

Money for schools is being directed into the wrong places, it has been

North-west head vows to turn school from 'good to great'

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:42:51 GMT

A newly appointed headteacher from the north-west of England has vowed to turn her

Students take part in world record safety event

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:39:04 GMT

Pupils from the north-west of England took part in a world record attempt earlier

World Cup 'inspires Devon pupils'

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:58:39 GMT

The Fifa World Cup may be taking place in South Africa, but children in the UK are

Fewer schools rated outstanding by Ofsted

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:57:24 GMT

Fewer schools in England are being rated outstanding by Ofsted, it has been

South West Grid for Learning to host ICT event for teachers

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:22:05 GMT

The South West Grid for Learning – a government-backed trust that helps schools

Harrowgate school 'bans skirts'

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:21:27 GMT

A school in Harrowgate has banned girls under the age of 15 from wearing

Students in Cornwall 'well behaved'

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:36:00 GMT

Schoolchildren in Cornwall are among the best behaved in the UK, it has been

Parents 'can be a force for change at school'

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:32:18 GMT

Having the chance to appeal against their children's school places gives parents a

Increasing number of parents 'appealing school places'

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:16:19 GMT

An increasing number of parents in England are lodging appeals over their children's

GTC 'will not be missed by teachers'

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:26:52 GMT

It is unlikely that educational professionals will miss the General Teaching Council

Room for improvement in RE teaching, Ofsted finds

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:50:17 GMT

Improvements could be made to the teaching of religious education, Ofsted has

Teachers 'can have powerful effect'

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:36:05 GMT

The extent to which school teachers can affect pupils has been revealed by one famous

Gove confirms plans to scrap GTC

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 18:16:51 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove has confirmed he plans to scrap the General Teaching

Teaching staff 'cautious over academy plans'

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:16:46 GMT

A number of head teachers are approaching the offer to turn schools into academies

Funding 'will remain for specialist teaching'

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:15:47 GMT

Funding for specialist one-to-one teaching to help struggling pupils will remain,

Academic teaching affected by 'encroachment of politics'

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:24:35 GMT

Schools should not be expected to tackle some of the ills that afflict today's

Somerset pupils try new sports in healthy schools event

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:52 GMT

Hundreds of Somerset pupils and parents took part in an action-packed activity event

Teachers 'average 9 days of sickness'

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:20:59 GMT

The majority of state school teachers in England were signed off sick in 2009, new

Bushey school teachers complete charity run

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:15:48 GMT

Teachers at a college in Bushey have taken part in a local running event in a bid to

Creating academies could 'widen' education gap

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:14:16 GMT

The proposed expansion of the academies programme may sound like a good theory but it

Nottingham schools take part in music event

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:12:48 GMT

Three schools in Nottingham have been selected to participate in a prestigious

Pupils nominate South Devon teachers for esteemed accolades

Wed, 26 May 2010 19:11:01 GMT

Three teachers from South Devon have been shortlisted for prestigious awards, a local

York nursery launches new outdoor facilities

Wed, 26 May 2010 19:10:13 GMT

Staff and pupils at a York nursery are in a celebratory mood following the opening of

Innovative maths teacher lands national advisory role

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:47:56 GMT

A Tyneside teacher has been appointed to advise teachers in the UK on how to make the

History teaching 'helped by specially-composed songs'

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:47:01 GMT

Primary school pupils are being urged to recall significant moments in history by

Exeter school scoops prestigious award

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:43:14 GMT

A secondary school in Exeter is in a celebratory mood after it became the first Devon

Star teachers compete for esteemed awards

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:25:48 GMT

East Anglian teachers have been nominated for prestigious education awards, a local

Bradford teachers learn how technology can help pupils' development

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:24:45 GMT

Computer games can be a useful tool in the classroom, teachers in Bradford have been

Middlesbrough school celebrates Ofsted report

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:22:57 GMT

A primary school in Middlesbrough is toasting success after it received a glowing

Coalition government announces education policy

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:23:20 GMT

Parents and teachers will be given the chance to create "free schools," the

Struggling Alvaston school 'to have new head by September'

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:22:12 GMT

Derby City Council has said it will name a new head teacher at a struggling Alvaston

Wolstanton primary pupils finally get to play on grass

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:20:55 GMT

Staff and pupils at a Wolstanton school are celebrating the opening of a new playing

Schools should relate to pupils in familiar way to 'restore confidence' in school meals

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:51:59 GMT

My School Lunch has called on educational institutions to adopt a new approach in

Dorset officials have approved controversial plans for a major overhaul of Purbeck's school system, a news report has said

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dorset officials have approved controversial plans for a major overhaul of Purbeck's

Takeaway meals sold near schools contain high salt and fat intake, research finds

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:54:41 GMT

New figures have revealed that school children are consuming unhealthy amounts of

Children encouraged to walk to school

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:53:07 GMT

A new campaign is promoting the benefits of making it to school on foot as part of

Pupils at a Fenton primary school are set to benefit from a £900 donation that will help them explore the fun side of mathematics, a local news report has said

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:51:08 GMT

Pupils at a Fenton primary school are set to benefit from a £900 donation that

Call for special treatment for pupils with limited English

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:29:10 GMT

Children who enter school with limited or no knowledge of the English language should

Trowbridge pupils enjoy afternoon activities after taking exams

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:28:21 GMT

A primary school in Trowbridge put together a series of events for pupils taking

Leeds teachers go to Africa to set up school

Mon, 17 May 2010 21:39:03 GMT

Two teachers in Leeds are hoping to build a school for poor children in Africa, a

Devon geography teachers fly to US to share skills

Mon, 17 May 2010 21:37:21 GMT

Teachers from north Devon have travelled to the US to share their skills about

Norwich special school is outstanding, says Ofsted

Mon, 17 May 2010 21:36:07 GMT

A special school in Norwich is in a celebratory mood after it received a glowing

Children's sex education 'responsibility of parents'

Fri, 14 May 2010 18:30:01 GMT

Children should receive sex education at home, not at school, Nick Seaton, chairman

Secondary pupils face difficulties with maths, says Whizz.com

Fri, 14 May 2010 18:28:37 GMT

Children in secondary schools are falling behind in maths, according to Richard

Remarkable sporting success for Sutton primary school

Fri, 14 May 2010 18:27:50 GMT

A primary school in Sutton is in a celebratory mood after it achieved extraordinary

Gove appointed new education secretary

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:39:58 GMT

Michael Gove has been named schools secretary in the new government.

The

Homework during school holidays 'not acceptable'

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:39:02 GMT

School children should not have to do homework during school holidays, campaign group

West Cumbrian pupils to benefit from free meals scheme

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:37:29 GMT

Cumbrian authorities have approved a new scheme that will see nearly 3,700 pupils get

1 in 5 youngsters have poor numeracy, study finds

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:54:55 GMT

New figures have revealed that one in five school leavers in England do not have the

School turns to pirates for cash

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:53:26 GMT

A special school in Staffordshire is putting on a pirate day event to help gather

Goole schools benefit from £19k funding

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:50:51 GMT

A number of schools in the town of Goole have shared a pot of £19,000 to buy

Union calls for more funding in state schools

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:46:53 GMT

Education professionals have called for further investment in state schools to

Campaign for Real Education backs Sats

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:45:20 GMT

A quarter of schools across England are expected to boycott this term's year six

Exeter pupils to learn about cycling

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:44:20 GMT

Secondary pupils in Exeter are going to be taught about the benefits of cycling, a

Teachers in Clifton run for COCO

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:01:46 GMT

Clifton teachers have decided to participate in a running event in a bid to raise

Hounslow school celebrates Ofsted report

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:00:12 GMT

A school in Hounslow is in a celebratory mood after the release of its latest Ofsted

Quality award for Leicester primary school

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:53:59 GMT

A primary school in Leicester has been rewarded for the improvements of its students,

Sheffield primary schools set to expand

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:53:02 GMT

Sheffield authorities have secured extra funding of £13.8 million in a bid to

Dyslexia training for teachers

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:50:47 GMT

The Dyslexia and Special Learning Difficulties Trust is calling on schools to sign up

Community group launched in north-west London school

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:49:16 GMT

A new community group has been put together in a north-west London school, a local

South Cumbria school deemed 'outstanding

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:44:45 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has rated a secondary school in south Cumbria as

Teachers call for fewer Whitehall initiatives

Wed, 5 May 2010 22:23:41 GMT

Teachers are urging the country's politicians for more stability and less change, a

New library to be created at primary school

Wed, 5 May 2010 22:22:40 GMT

A new community library is set to be built at a primary school in Norton, a local

Less working time 'could help teaching staff deal with stress'

Wed, 5 May 2010 22:21:43 GMT

Less working hours could help stressed teachers deal with having to operate under

Blackburn teacher wins top award

Tue, 4 May 2010 13:18:59 GMT

A maths faith school teacher in Blackburn has been given the Teacher of the Year

GCSE recognition for Plymouth schools

Tue, 4 May 2010 13:16:55 GMT

Three secondary schools in Plymouth have been represented at an event in London

Primary school merger plan approved by Harrogate authorities

Tue, 4 May 2010 13:15:58 GMT

Two primary schools in Harrogate are set to merge next April, a news report has said.

Lack of storytelling can damage pupils' writing, researchers say

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:51:22 GMT

Pupils are missing out on bedtime storytelling, a new survey of teachers has

Supply teachers' spending shot up in Bristol schools in 2009

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:49:47 GMT

New figures from Bristol officials have revealed that spending on supply teachers in

Bedminster school 'outstanding' at caring for pupils

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:48:49 GMT

Staff and pupils at a Bedminster school are celebrating a successful inspection by

Wirral teachers run London Marathon for charity

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:07:24 GMT

Teachers from Wirral took part in last Sunday's London Marathon to raise money for

Cardiff pupils set to learn about carbon footprint

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:05:55 GMT

A new illustrated book is being distributed in primary schools across Cardiff to help

Glowing Ofsted report for Surrey school

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:02:39 GMT

Staff and pupils at a school in Surrey are in a celebratory mood after it received a

Tory education proposals backed by top heads

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:52:04 GMT

Leading state head teachers in England have endorsed a Tory promise to give

Becta tells schools to provide online reports for pupils

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:49:43 GMT

Online school reports are set to become compulsory under new Becta guidelines, a news

National award for Derbyshire school

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:48:29 GMT

Staff and pupils at a Derbyshire school are in a celebratory mood after they received

Poor pupils likely to be 'shunned' by richer peers, report says

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:55:33 GMT

Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds face isolation in school, according to new

Parent run schools won't work in practice, says Good Schools Guide

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:54:09 GMT

Tory plans to set up schools which give parents more control won't work in practice,

Lib Dems vow £25 million for Enfield schools

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:52:58 GMT

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to give schools in Enfield an additional £25

Tories pledge to put teachers 'in charge' of classroom discipline

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:40:32 GMT

The Conservatives have promised a shake-up in school discipline in order to put

Devon special school given music award

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:39:06 GMT

A special needs school in Devon has been awarded a prestigious music accolade, a

Alternative qualifications corrupt science teaching, says report

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:58:34 GMT

Pupils are opting for alternative science qualifications, such as BTECs and OCR

Nape backs calls for Sats scrapping

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:56:29 GMT

The teachers are "absolutely right" to call for the scrapping of Sats,

English schools rated highly for pupils' behaviour

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:54:53 GMT

Almost four out of five secondary schools in England are rated good or outstanding

Celebrity chef to invest millions in food education

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:01:23 GMT

Jamie Oliver has unveiled plans to spend millions of his personal fortune over ten

Children should receive financial education, campaigners say

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:59:58 GMT

An online petition is calling for pupils to be taught about money at school, a news

Debingh school 'one of the best in UK'

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:59:05 GMT

A school in Debingh has been named one of the best in the UK, a local news report has

Home tutors oppose to vetting scheme, poll finds

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:49:40 GMT

Self-employed tutors giving private lessons to pupils will refuse to register on the

Horwich school to hold open evening for teachers

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:54:16 GMT

A Horwich school will open its doors on April 22 as part of a drive to attract

NASUWT says stranded teachers should not be fined

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:53:07 GMT

A teaching union has urged schools not to penalise teachers who remain stranded and

Cornish special school rated 'outstanding'

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:52:03 GMT

A special school in Cornwall is in a celebratory mood after it received a glowing

Teachers' veto on Sats tests

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:10:33 GMT

The National Union of Teachers and the National Union of Head Teachers have decided

Holocaust seminars for teachers

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:09:11 GMT

Hundreds of teachers across the UK can sign up for a new specialised course this

Portishead primary school set to expand

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:07:58 GMT

North Somerset officials have approved plans for a Portishead primary school to

Stockton primary schools benefit from £10 million funding

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:24:51 GMT

Stockton council will spend more than £10 million over the next year to

Welsh county pilots school-for-all-age system

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:23:04 GMT

Ceredigion officials have launched a new education system that will see students from

Clegg promises class size cuts

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:20:54 GMT

Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg has pledged funds to cut the size of classes if

New head for school services appointed in Cornwall

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:28:36 GMT

Cornwall has named a new director to lead its services for schools, children and

Earth Day lessons for UK pupils

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:27:24 GMT

Pupils across the UK are to be taught about the importance of trees and recycling as

NASUWT calls for London allowance equivalent in Hampshire

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:26:02 GMT

Teachers in the south east are calling for a Hampshire equivalent of a London

Conservatives promise parents power to create schools

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:22:42 GMT

Parents will be able to set up their own schools with public money, the Conservatives

Use of ballots over school admissions an 'awful suggestion'

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:21:42 GMT

Using a ballot to determine school places is an "awful suggestion",

Teacher goes to Africa to bolster links between primary schools

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:20:24 GMT

A Welsh teacher has flown to Uganda as part of a drive to build up links between two

New guidance could increase stress for education staff, says teacher

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:24:23 GMT

The new code for teachers that encourages teachers to use physical force to deal with

Award-winning head inspires school bosses in East Lancashire

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:22:57 GMT

An award-winning head teacher from Blackburn has been talking to school chiefs across

Brown promises education spending

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:20:40 GMT

Launching Labour's election manifesto, Gordon Brown has pledged to protect front-line

Sex education drop will leave youngsters 'vulnerable', says FPA

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:19:03 GMT

Ed Balls' decision to drop compulsory sex education is going to leave young people

Students should help run schools, say ASCL bosses

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:17:46 GMT

Pupils should have more powers in how schools are run, education chiefs have said

Technical schools to benefit some pupils, says ICG

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:15:31 GMT

Pupils will benefit from the introduction of technical schools, as long as they

Teachers fly to Switzerland to share their experience

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:48:58 GMT

Two teachers from a Gloucester school flew to Switzerland to train their counterparts

Cameron promises to help teachers tackle disruptive teachers

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:48:06 GMT

Tory leader pledges to give power to teachers deal with problem pupils.

Module helps North Wales teachers find solutions for educational challenges

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:46:33 GMT

Teachers from North Wales are taking part in Education for All, a new module which

NAHT calls for more business managers

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 20:13:16 GMT

More school business managers and business directors are needed to tackle procurement

MP says teachers should be given power to deal with problem pupils

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 20:11:27 GMT

Teachers should be given powers to tackle inappropriate pupil behaviour, a Tory MP

Schools 'must have systems to support teachers' mental health'

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 20:08:55 GMT

Schools must cater for teachers' mental health issues, according to Anne Parry, chair

Teachers ordered to smile at pupils

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:53:58 GMT

A secondary school in Salford has told teachers to smile at students at the beginning

Parents recognise teaching assistants' impact

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:52:45 GMT

The majority of parents believe that teaching assistants have a positive impact on

ASCL supports the use of force by teachers when necessary

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:50:20 GMT

The general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders has backed the

Bury teachers swap roles to appreciate the work of colleagues

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:38:40 GMT

Staff at King Edward VI Upper School in Bury St Edmunds took part in a national job

Injured teachers given millions in compensation

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:37:35 GMT

Teachers were awarded millions in compensation last year for incidents taking place

Schools no contact policy a "myth", says minister

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:35:24 GMT

Teachers should use force to ensure classroom discipline, new government guidance for

Saturday school for 'poor' students proposed by Tories

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:27:32 GMT

The Conservative party has unveiled plans to introduce Saturday lessons for pupils

Government extends child smacking ban

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:26:21 GMT

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has pledged to prohibit physical

Parents recognise internet's importance in children's education

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:42:33 GMT

The internet is a "viable and cost-effective" tool in parents' efforts to

Oliver's school meals campaign improves test results

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:41:02 GMT

Jamie Oliver's effort to improve the quality of school meals has boosted pupils'

More teachers use social media, says ATL

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:39:14 GMT

The use of social networking websites among education staff has risen significantly

Education 'should be left to teachers'

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:27:12 GMT

Politicians should leave education to teachers, Lesley Ward, the president of the

Pupils 'should have access to free meals'

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:25:33 GMT

Pupils in Britain should have access to free and healthy school meals, according to a

Lancashire teachers to have master's training

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:23:40 GMT

New teachers in Lancashire have until April 23rd to sign up for a ground breaking

National College urges heads to lead rural schools

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:50:40 GMT

The National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services has urged more

Swindon college hunts for Latin teacher

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:53:43 GMT

A college in Swindon is searching for a "talented" Latin teacher, according

Attitudes towards A-levels and GCSEs remain positive, says Ofqual

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:52:10 GMT

Ofqual has said that perceptions of A-levels and GCSEs among teachers, pupils,

Present-giving 'alive in schools across the UK'

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:50:58 GMT

The culture of present-giving is alive in UK schools, according to a new survey by

New resource helps pupils learn about health food

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:40:40 GMT

A new online education resource has been launched to help primary school teachers

Yate school is improving, says Ofsted

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:39:32 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has said that a school in Yate has improved since it was

Traditional A-levels to return under Tory plans

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:44:22 GMT

The Conservative party has unveiled plans to overhaul the current examinations

Pupils' parents 'recognise the benefits of learning Latin'

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:43:04 GMT

More than 70 per cent of schools that teach Latin say that parents recognise the

Youngsters not in education should be supported, says The Prince's Trust

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:37:15 GMT

Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) need to get the

World class educator holds teaching seminars in New Zealand

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:46:20 GMT

TimePlan Education is offering teachers in New Zealand the opportunity to attend

Potential students 'should not be put off by loan delays'

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:41:38 GMT

Pupils pondering a move into university should not let potential student finance

Pupils should be taught about sleep at school, experts say

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:37:53 GMT

Pupils in Britain should receive lessons on the significance of getting a good

Ofsted commends Norfolk special school

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:22:13 GMT

A special school in Norfolk has been praised by education inspectors, according to a

ATL awarded for helping teachers achieve their goals

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:20:49 GMT

The Association of Lecturers and Teachers (ATL), which represents head teachers,

Top marks for Brixton school

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:47:02 GMT

A school in Brixton is in a celebratory mood after it received a glowing report from

Revamp project for Levenshulme schools

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:43:20 GMT

Two schools in Levenshulme are set to benefit from a multi-million pound revamp

20mph zones introduced in Staffordshire schools

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:40:51 GMT

Staffordshire officials have decided to introduce 20mph zones near many local schools

Primary school praised for its 'outstanding' care

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:13:52 GMT

Education inspectors have given top marks to a Melton primary school, according to a

Pupils celebrate new school building

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:12:50 GMT

Pupils at Widey Court Primary School, Crownhill, are celebrating the completion of

London mayor calls more state schools to teach Latin

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:12:11 GMT

London mayor Boris Johnson has called on more state schools to include Latin in their

Minister backs calls for free fruit distribution in Doncaster schools

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:50:09 GMT

State minister for environment and climate change Ed Miliband has backed a campaign

Students turn entrepreneurial ideas into reality

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:26:32 GMT

Year seven and eight pupils at Newton Abbot College are testing their entrepreneurial

Tavistock pupils support community health project

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:25:16 GMT

A school in Tavistock has raised more than £8,600 to help a town community

Exhibition marks school's 100th anniversary

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:23:08 GMT

An 81-year-old caretaker from a Pendle village is organising an exhibition to mark

'Outstanding' Great Cheverell nursery praised by Ofsted

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:23:29 GMT

A nursery in Great Cheverell is in a celebratory mood after it received a glowing

Massive campaign aiming to improve literacy standards in Leicester

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:20:43 GMT

Several schools across Leicester are participating in a massive campaign aiming to

Bristol pupils learn about online dangers

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:19:38 GMT

Pupils in Bristol primary schools have taken part in interactive learning sessions as

Five decades of success for Kent secondary school

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:55:23 GMT

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£80 million revamp for Buckinghamshire schools

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:53:39 GMT

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Traffic wardens to target parents who park illegally in Carlisle

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:52:19 GMT

Cumbria officials have backed proposals for traffic wardens to patrol outside schools

Shelley College pupils 'exemplary,' says Ofsted

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:31 GMT

Government inspectors from Ofsted have praised a Huddersfield school for its quality

Lincolnshire school welcomes disabled pupils

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:38:48 GMT

A school in Lincolnshire has been made fully accessible for disabled pupils, a local

Piggott School waves the green flag

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:37:36 GMT

A secondary school in Wokingham has been awarded a green accolade in recognition of

Hangleton Infant School praised by Ofsted

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:14 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has praised an infant school in Brighton and Hove for its

Mathematics success for Sidcot pupils

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:44:58 GMT

A school in Winscombe is celebrating the success of its pupils in the national Senior

Gateshead schools benefit from £80 million funding

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:43:33 GMT

Five run-down schools in Gateshead are set to share a pot of more than £80

Plymouth school switches to new computer software

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:57:17 GMT

A secondary school in Plymouth has opted for new computer software in a bid to

Exeter nursery declared 'outstanding'

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:55:29 GMT

A nursery school in Exeter is in a celebratory mood after it received a glowing

New head teacher appointed to run Plymouth schools

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:51:12 GMT

Two primary schools in Plymouth will have a new executive head teacher when the

Ofsted congratulates high-achieving Plymouth school

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:08:54 GMT

A secondary school in Plymouth is celebrating after it was given the thumbs-up by

Road safety awards for Haringey schools

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:07:38 GMT

Two schools in Haringey have been awarded road safety accolades for their efforts to

1,000 school bursaries to help primary schools save £30,000

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:06:28 GMT

The government has unveiled plans to appoint 1,000 school bursars over the next four

Bath school to decide on hot meals

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:52:33 GMT

A primary school in Bath, which has just been awarded Health Schools status, is

Churchdown school commended by education inspectors

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:50:37 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has praised a Churchdown primary school for helping pupils

Improvement grants for North Yorkshire faith schools

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:48:06 GMT

North Yorkshire officials have approved plans to give 20 faith schools across the

Northfleet school celebrates second Ofsted success

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:13:33 GMT

A small pre-school in Northfleet is toasting success after it collected its second

Five Newham schools to gain 2,000 places

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:11:55 GMT

About 2,000 extra places are to be created in five primary schools in Newham under a

Erewash pupils to have 'lessons in life'

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:09:31 GMT

Pupils in Erewash will receive "lessons in life" this year as part of a

Maths teaching receives £11.8 million boost

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:54:52 GMT

The government is investing £11.8 million to help teachers receive training to

Nottingham launches crackdown on truancy

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:53:59 GMT

Nottingham authorities have launched a public awareness campaign in a bid to tackle

Second 'outstanding' grading for Toftwood school

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:51:44 GMT

A school in Norfolk is toasting success after education watchdog Ofsted rated it

Ofsted praise for special school in Grimsby

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:41:58 GMT

A special school in Grimsby is in a celebratory mood after it received a glowing

Extra funding for Cumbria school transport services

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:39:45 GMT

The government has announced the allocation of £450,000 of funding in a bid to

Salford schools to benefit from revamp scheme

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:37:41 GMT

Salford council has given the go-ahead for a £165 million scheme to renovate

Welwyn school for deaf children praised by Ofsted

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:45:34 GMT

A school for deaf children in Welwyn Garden City is toasting success after it

Major revamp begins for Hinckley school

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:43:02 GMT

A primary school in Hinckley is set to move "into the 21st century"

Erdington school to use green vehicles

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:41:16 GMT

Birmingham authorities have backed plans under which pupils at a special school in

Pupils help artist make willow walkway

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:37:59 GMT

Primary school pupils have helped a willow artist create a tunnel walkway at their

First UK school to get rid of A Levels

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:37:18 GMT

The teaching of A-levels will cease at a Birmingham independent school from this

New wave of primary school revamps

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:34:11 GMT

Under the First Class Schools Programme scheme, Barnet councillors have approved

College offers 'unique curriculum'

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:54:04 GMT

A unique college is holding an open day this Saturday to allow teenagers a chance to

Wrexham schools will benefit from a 'major revamp'

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:52:57 GMT

Three Wrexham high schools are getting a £20 million revamp, according to a

MPs get a 'green lesson' from kids

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:52:11 GMT

A think tank, made up of 22 children from across the UK, has presented its manifesto

Pupils school parents on road safety

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:55:50 GMT

Parents got a lesson in road safety from the pupils at Charles Darwin School,

Schools investing in new dinner payment methods

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:55:16 GMT

Many schools are now investing in card payment schemes and fingerprint recognition to

Final phase of Building Schools for the Future is approved

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:54:42 GMT

The final phase of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has been

IT competition for young students launches

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:06:16 GMT

The government has launched another Make IT Happy technology competition for nine to

Children help raise money for Malawi

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:05:29 GMT

Youngsters in Exeter are raising money for a project to help people and save lives in

Students get ready for World Book Day

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:04:50 GMT

Trent College in Long Eaton has had several authors visit their students leading up

Small Dorchester school 'outstanding,' says Ofsted

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:17:15 GMT

A school in Dorchester has received a glowing report by education watchdog Ofsted, a

New hi-tech computer system for North Somerset schools

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:15:51 GMT

North Somerset officials have approved a new hi-tech online computer system that will

Consultation for school merger in Birkenhead to begin

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:14:30 GMT

Two secondary schools in Birkenhead could merge under plans by the local council to

Mid Devon school completes revamp

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:24:28 GMT

A school in Mid Devon is celebrating the completion of a £750,000 revamp which

Schools awarded for creating small forests in their grounds

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:22:35 GMT

Five schools across Coventry and Warwickshire have been awarded around £14,000

Ofsted commends Mid Devon secondary school

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:20:34 GMT

A secondary school in Mid Devon is toasting success after it was praised by Ofsted, a

Bristol school receives music award

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:46:09 GMT

A school in Bristol is toasting success after receiving a prestigious music award, a

Gordon Brown meets award-winning school staff

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:41:51 GMT

Prime minister Gordon Brown has met award-winning staff from a school in Keynsham,

Mid Devon pre-school rated 'outstanding'

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:38:50 GMT

A pre-school in Mid Devon is in a celebratory mood after receiving a glowing report

Frampton Cotterell schools set to merge

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:23:50 GMT

Two Frampton Cotterell schools are set to merge for the start of the new academic

Wood Green school received letter of praise by schools minister

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:17:44 GMT

Schools minister Vernon Coaker MP has congratulated a Wood Green school for the

Fremington school's progress commended by Ofsted

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:15:22 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has praised a school in Fremington for its steady progress,

Wood Green school received letter of praise by schools minister

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:11:53 GMT

Schools minister Vernon Coaker MP has congratulated a Wood Green school for the

Cash prizes for Burnham schools

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:13:08 GMT

Two schools near Burnham have received a cash boost after being named winners in a

Extra subsidy for after-hours activities in Lambeth

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:10:57 GMT

Pupils in Lambeth are poised to benefit from a subsidy of £858,425, earmarked to

Sunderland school celebrates Ofsted report

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:19 GMT

Staff and pupils in a Sunderland school are celebrating a glowing Ofsted report, a

Pupil support scheme to be extended

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:33 GMT

A scheme which helps children in Norfolk dealing with family break-ups, anger

Teachers receive training to copy pupils' body language

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:06 GMT

Thousands of school teachers are having lessons to copy the body language of their

Windsor school praised for rapid improvement

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:59:34 GMT

A school in Windsor is toasting success after getting a glowing Ofsted report, a

Ofsted commends York school about English teaching

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:26:50 GMT

Staff and pupils at a York primary school are celebrating after being awarded an

New head for historic York school

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:24:26 GMT

St Peter's school in York has named Leo Winkley as it new head teacher, a local news

Parents consulted about sex lessons in Warwickshire schools

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:20:20 GMT

Warwickshire council has started a consultation exercise with people in the county

New site agreed for Burnley primary school

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:38:45 GMT

A primary school in Burnley has secured funding for a £1.2 million building

Gloucester schools replaced by new academy

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:38:09 GMT

Gloucestershire County Council has decided to shut down two secondary schools and

Bristol school's tree plans praised by local forum

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:36:51 GMT

A school in Bristol has been praised for its goal to include more trees in its new

Six Derby schools to be merged, council decides

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:28:00 GMT

In a bid to improve efficiency and governance, Derby council has decided to merge six

New building approved for Exeter school

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:27:35 GMT

A primary school in Exeter has been granted permission for a new building for parents

Melksham nursery celebrates Ofsted rating

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:27:09 GMT

A nursery in Melksham is in celebratory mood following a glowing report by Ofsted, a

More free school meals for children

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:25:56 GMT

The government has announced plans to invest an additional £35 million in free

Rossendale school builds strong links with top private college

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:23:58 GMT

Alder Grange Community and Technology School in Rossendale, has teamed up with a

Ofsted praises Watford primary for improving 'significantly'

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:22:25 GMT

A primary school in Watford is in celebratory mood following a glowing report by

Norfolk schools get PE accolades

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:51:48 GMT

A total of nine schools in Norfolk have been honoured by local authorities for their

Plymouth school received £40 million handout

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:49:48 GMT

School secretary Ed Balls has announced a £40 million cash injection for a new

'Outstanding' Leicester school praised by Oftsed

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:49:05 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has praised a school in Leicester for "the outstanding

Ofsted praised school for 'impeccable' pupils

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:51:13 GMT

A school in Uxbridge is celebrating after it received a glowing report by Ofsted, a

Wirral pupils attend 'healthy schools'

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:50:31 GMT

Schools in Wirral have been praised for achieving 100 per cent national health school

Major revamp for Bolton schools

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:49:38 GMT

Schools in Bolton are poised for a major makeover under an £83 million rebuild

Ofsted commends Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:34:29 GMT

A school in Bushey is celebrating after it received an "outstanding" rating

Teachers trained to identify extremist behaviour

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:32:54 GMT

Waltham council has launched a new scheme that will see teachers receive training to

Schools team up for language teaching

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:30:55 GMT

Secondary school pupils in the South West are to teach languages to primary school

Scunthorpe school wins national award

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:45:54 GMT

A secondary school in Scunthorpe is in celebratory mood after winning a prestigious

Ofsted commends 'outstanding' Wiveliscombe school

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:43:03 GMT

Staff and pupils at Kingsmead Community school in Wiveliscombe are celebrating an

Pupils to receive free track and field coaching

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:38:51 GMT

A new police scheme is giving the opportunity to pupils at Charles Darwin school in

Music boosts pupils' self-confidence, survey says

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:33:38 GMT

Learning to play music instruments can help raise pupils' self-confidence, a new

Gordon Brown pays tribute to Northolt school

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:30:36 GMT

Prime minister Gordon Brown has congratulated a Northolt primary school at a

Downton school praised by Ofsted

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:27:44 GMT

A school in Downton is celebrating after it received a glowing report by Ofsted, a

Newark school to help create reading assessments

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:28:18 GMT

Barnby Road Primary school in Newark is going to help create national reading tests

Top marks for West Bridgford Infant School

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:09:55 GMT

Staff and pupils at West Bridgford Infant School are celebrating after getting a

New commission to look at the future of school libraries

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:26:51 GMT

The Museum, Libraries and Archive Council has teamed up with the National Literacy

Less pupils suspended in Renfrewshire, figures reveal

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:26:02 GMT

School exclusion numbers in Renfrewshire have dropped for the seventh year in a row,

Plymouth schools receive international awards

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:24:19 GMT

Seventeen schools in Plymouth have been awarded international accolades to celebrate

Sex education lessons for pupils aged seven

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:44:42 GMT

Pupils as young as seven will be taught about sex and puberty in compulsory lessons,

Headteacher meets prime minister

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:42:27 GMT

The headteacher of St Michael's Catholic High School, in High Elms Lane, has met the

Yatton Infant School celebrates 'outstanding' rating

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:10:08 GMT

Yatton Infant School is in celebratory mood after it received an

Landmark for Berkshire school revamp

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:09:26 GMT

The revamp of one of Berkshire's oldest schools is about to hit an important

Oldham teachers to receive masters training

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:08:37 GMT

Schools in Oldham are taking part in a £800,000 scheme aiming to train new

Kingston tops national GCSE tables

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:03:10 GMT

Schools in Kingston have posted the best GCSE results in the country, a local news

Trust school bid receives positive reception

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:02:10 GMT

The Oreston Community Primary School's bid for trust status has been given a positive

Ofsted commends 'caring and supportive' school

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:00:33 GMT

A school in Millom is celebrating after it received a glowing report by education

West Dorset school one of England's best, says Ofsted

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:40:38 GMT

A West Dorset primary school is in celebratory mood after education watchdog Ofsted

Singing 'helps educational development'

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:27 GMT

More than four out of five primary school teachers are using singing as part of their

The art of Diwali exhibited in London

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:38:13 GMT

Gants Hill-based rangoli artist Chirag Mulia has taken the art he has learnt at the

Island schools receive national accolades

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:59:53 GMT

Two island schools are celebrating after winning national awards by the esteemed Good

Crompton House top Oldham secondary state school, league tables show

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:58:54 GMT

Crompton House delivered the best GCSE performance among secondary state schools in

Ofsted commends 'outstanding' Bristol school

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:57:01 GMT

A school in Bristol has been given an "outstanding" rating by education

Cornish students improve GCSE performance, report says

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:19:58 GMT

Schools in Cornwall delivered their best GCSE performance in the last four years in

Derby pupils encouraged to walk to school

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:17:47 GMT

Primary-age pupils in Derby are being encouraged to walk to school as part of a new

School celebrates 'tremendous achievement'

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:17:06 GMT

Tadcaster Grammar School is in a celebratory mood after it received a top accolade, a

Top marks for Ealing schools

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:34:56 GMT

Schools in Ealing have improved their GCSE performance by two per cent, according to

Bristol school praised for encouraging boys' learning

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:34:02 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has given the thumbs up to a Bristol school for making

Two new schools approved in Middlesbrough

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:33:22 GMT

Middlesbrough Council's planning committee has approved the applications for two new

Calmore Infant School praised by Ofsted

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:25:14 GMT

A school in Hampshire has been praised by education watchdog Ofsted for its

Warwickshire backs school improvement plan

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:24:39 GMT

Warwickshire officials have backed an "exciting" government initiative to

Dover school congratulated by minister for GCSE results

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:23:37 GMT

A secondary school in Dover has been praised by the Secretary of State for Children,

Bristol school adopts new name

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:18:47 GMT

A school in Bristol has dropped its original name after more than 40 years, a local

Blackburn school praised by Ofsted

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:16:30 GMT

A school in Blackburn is celebrating after it was given a satisfactory grade by

Birmingham pupils improve, GCSE results show

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:15:12 GMT

Birmingham schools have improved their GCSE performance and narrowed the gap with the

Top school drops traditional exams

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:29:39 GMT

One of England's most successful schools for A-level performance is set to scrap the

Leicester's nursery praised for the second year running

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:28:47 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has given the thumbs-up to a day nursery in Leicester for

Future 'looks rosy' for school after acquisition

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:27:21 GMT

The future of The Bolitho School, which went into administration on December 23rd,

'Excess funds see drop'

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:51:26 GMT

Funds that headteachers across the country hold back from spending on current

Derby school to teach pupils about back care

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:50:54 GMT

An infants school in Derby is set to teach its pupils about back care, a report has

Staffordshire schools celebrate top honour, report says

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:50:13 GMT

Some of Staffordshire's most improved schools are due to attend 10 Downing Street for

Burntwood school celebrates after 'super' report

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:59:23 GMT

Education watchdog Ofsted has praised a school in Burntwood for its leadership,

Schools set to open after extended break

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:43:18 GMT

Most schools across the Borders are set to open their doors to pupils from January 11

Bury school given the thumbs-up

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:43:09 GMT

A school in Bury is in celebratory mood following the results of its Ofsted

Yoga 'helps teachers cope with stress'

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:52:34 GMT

Devon teachers have turned to yoga to reduce their levels of stress, a newspaper

Students to submit ideas on how to beat hate crimes

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:33:58 GMT

A Devon teacher is becoming part of a judging panel for a competition among

Students face delay in exams due to snow, report says

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:58:04 GMT

Pupils across the UK are facing delays of up to five months to take exam modules if

'Education in York has enjoyed a great year'

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:08:30 GMT

Children studying in York over the past year have enjoyed a good period, according to

Devon students 'strike gold'

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:07:57 GMT

Students in Devon are due to receive the Duke of Edinburgh award this week after

Manning school praised by Ofsted

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:07:28 GMT

Manning School for Girls has been praised recently by education watchdog Ofsted for

One-to-one tutors 'scarce'

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:06:56 GMT

There is a shortage of teachers taking part in a one-to-one tuition scheme for

Students to learn foreign languages, report says

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:05:23 GMT

Primary school pupils across the UK are set to learn foreign languages - including

Nottingham schools to crackdown on truancy

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 19:50:23 GMT

Schools in Nottingham are set to tackle the issue of truancy after a recent report

New educational resources available for teachers

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 19:49:48 GMT

Teachers in the UK will now have access to a new website offering educational

Devon students 'to fight against prejudice'

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 19:49:10 GMT

Staff at schools in Devon are encouraging students to think about prejudice and ways

Finance focus for teachers in England

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:22:11 GMT

Teachers in the UK could find themselves giving more lessons on personal finance

Demand for teaching increases thanks to career changers, report says

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:03:48 GMT

A rising number of former bankers, lawyers and other professionals looking for a

Leicestershire school gets good mark

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:03:01 GMT

A school in Melton, Leicestershire, was celebrating an outstanding rating by

Norwich teachers reunited with 2CV

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:02:21 GMT

Two teachers in Norwich have been reunited with the car that carried them though

Derby students gets top math award

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:25:02 GMT

An A-level pupil in a school in Derby has won gold in a national mathematics contest,

Harpenden school gets good results

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:24:24 GMT

Staff and students at St Albans school near Harpenden, has been celebrating its

Devon students learn about road safety

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:23:43 GMT

A group of students at a Primary School in Tiverton, in Devon, is learning about

Doncaster school celebrates Ofsted report

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:37:42 GMT

A school in Crowle, near Doncaster, is in celebratory mood following the results of

Peterborough pupils win prize thanks to 'court skills'

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:37:09 GMT

Students at Orton Longueville School in Peterborough have won the Bar National Mock

Deprived areas of England 'miss a day a week of school'

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:36:26 GMT

Some of the poorest areas in England miss "an average of one day a week of

Head teacher complaints service criticised

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

A new service designed to allow pupils complain about the conduct of their head

Building project acceleration encouraged

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Schools minster Vernon Coaker has encouraged schools and local authorities in England

Baths aims to bring sports back to school

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:23:41 GMT

Students in Bath may soon begin to enjoy an abandoned sports field as part of a new

Derbyshire schools 'rock'

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:22:39 GMT

Two schools in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, finished the last week of classes for this year

Schools in Scotland 'make the grade'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:25:58 GMT

Scottish schools are performing well compared to international standards, an expert

Teachers run for charity

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:24:55 GMT

Members of the Teacher Support Team are taking parting in the 2010 London Marathon to

Fun games 'help students learn'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:23:59 GMT

Students at a primary school in Longton, Lancashire, are using games to improve their

Students in Bristol raise cash for Indian orphanage

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:49:31 GMT

Students at a school in Bristol have raised more than £2,500 to help an

Bristol special school 'makes progress'

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:48:39 GMT

A special school in Bristol is said to be making excellent progress, watchdog Ofsted

Support staff 'at record high'

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:47:00 GMT

The number of teaching assistants in British schools has increased to 30,000 - a

Manchester school 'is top of the class'

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:55:00 GMT

A school in Manchester which was known for its truancy record has been identified as

Sandwell schools to get further £120m in funds

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:43:10 GMT

Eight secondary schools in Sandwell in the West Midlands will benefit from councils

'Provide more help to students taking their GCSEs'

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:40:15 GMT

Students taking their GCSEs need more support, according to Warren Oates, community

Lincolnshire schools 'wants to give pupils a set of values'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:12:48 GMT

Washingborough Primary School in Lincolnshire is launching a government scheme that

'Literacy is the cornerstone of a successful skills-based economy'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:12:14 GMT

An improvement in literacy is good news for an economy based on skills, according to

Derby pupil wins national drawing contest

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:11:37 GMT

A schoolgirl in Derby has won the Viking stationery competition, a national drawing

Watford school children perform at a Christmas carol concert

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:59:43 GMT

Local schools in Bushey and Oxhey, Watford, took part in a Christmas carol concert,

Plymouth College pupils score top entrepreneurial prize

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:54:38 GMT

A group of Plymouth College students managed to reach the top spot in a competition

Birmingham schools to get virtual testing

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:52:27 GMT

Staff and pupils in Birmingham will use computer software to plan for rebuilding

Sutherland students get ready for schools business contest

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:35:25 GMT

Pupils from Bettyhill in Sutherland are getting ready for a schools business

Nottingham teachers 'discuss their values'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:34:29 GMT

Trainee primary teachers in Nottingham are gathering this week to assess their

Staffordshire students 'bring history to life'

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:28:23 GMT

A group of students - and their parents - from Springhead Primary, Staffordshire,

Pupils in Burnham win maths contest

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:26:50 GMT

A group of year six students from St Andrew's Junior School in Burnham won the

Bristol schools gets into the Christmas spirit

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:25:23 GMT

A group of 39 pupils at QEH junior school have put together the production of A

Angus councillor welcomes improvement in teacher-pupil ratio

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:31:43 GMT

A decrease in the teacher to pupil ratios in primary schools across Angus has been

Pupils to get free computers

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:29:42 GMT

Under a Torbay council scheme, 120 unprivileged students will receive a laptop

New masters available for teachers

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:26:33 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) has made available to

Maths pilot scheme for primary school pupils to be expanded

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:12:42 GMT

A pilot programme aimed at improving primary school students' maths skills is to be

Devon students learn about road safety

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:12:10 GMT

Students at Stoke Canon Pre-School and Stoke Canon Primary School in Devon

Pupils in Leicestershire took part in readathon

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:11:40 GMT

Students at Mount Grace High School in Leicestershire took part in a readathon,

Aberdeen teachers urged to think big

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:29:22 GMT

Staff in Aberdeen have been urged to have a long-term vision about the development of

Surrey school rocks audience

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:28:40 GMT

A school in Surrey has rocked audiences with a rendition of We Will Rock You, the

'Good science GCSEs are essential'

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:27:51 GMT

Obtaining good science GCSEs is essential for students, according to Hilary Leevers,

College re-examines plans to stop running A-level courses

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:59:50 GMT

Brooklands College in Surrey is re-assessing its plans to stop running A-level

Food prize to school in Bath

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:56:35 GMT

A headteacher in Bath has won an award for changing dinners at her school, a

Conservatives plan to attract science teachers

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:54:02 GMT

A Conservative government would pledge to pay off science and maths teachers students

Exeter school joins race to plant trees

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:52:45 GMT

Staff and students at a school in Exeter planted 75 trees last Saturday in an effort

One-to-one plan for English schools

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:50:58 GMT

Schools across England will be able to provide one-to-one tuition to students

East Midlands school scoops award

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:50:19 GMT

A school in the East Midlands has won an award in recognition of the class trips and

Scottish independent girls' schools 'to share resources'

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:07:08 GMT

Independent girls' schools in Scotland are reportedly likely to share a pool of

'Teachers could use blogs to engage pupils'

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:05:30 GMT

Teachers could use social networking sites and blogs to engage their students in the

Exeter students scoop award

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:04:31 GMT

Students at Exeter College have been presented with construction, motor vehicle and

Plymouth's primary school raises hundreds for charity

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:55:27 GMT

Teachers and students at a primay school in Plymouth have raised "hundreds of

New primary school places to be created in Wandsworth

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:53:38 GMT

Thanks to a government grant of almost £18 million, Wandsworth will see the

Darlington council welcomes £57m injection

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:52:51 GMT

Darlington Borough Council has welcomed a £57 million injection into schools,

Teachers at Brighton school celebrate top place

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:48:40 GMT

Teachers in Brighton were celebrating their school being name d one of the 100 top

Primary schools in Newcastle get top grades

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:47:09 GMT

Primary schools in Newcastle have reason to celebrate after having reached top

Teachers 'delighted' at Derbyshire primary school extension

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:45:12 GMT

Teachers at a Doveridge Primary School were "delighted" following the

Aspiration for top jobs 'at three-year high'

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:29:11 GMT

A rise in aspirations among teachers in the UK wanting to become heads is 'good news'

East Devon primary gets the thumbs up

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:28:19 GMT

A primary school in East Devon has been praised by inspectors of Ofsted, the

Ed Balls gives 11 councils school building boost

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:27:20 GMT

Eleven councils are set to become beneficiaries of the latest stage of a secondary

Teaching in England 'to combat sexual violence'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:15:43 GMT

Changes to teaching in England that will see lessons on how to combat sexual violence

League table overhaul 'needed'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:14:48 GMT

Parents and teachers in England could benefit from an overhaul of the current league

National policy on class setting 'could be damaging'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:13:50 GMT

Teachers and headteachers in England should not have to adhere to a national policy

Teachers urged to use foreign languages to teach subjects

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:15:20 GMT

Teachers across the UK should be teaching subjects like history and geography in

Ofsted says some Lewisham schools are 'outstanding'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:12:46 GMT

A group of schools has been named 'outstanding' by education watchdog Ofsted, a

Four schools in Newcastle to be built

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:10:51 GMT

As part of the Building for the Future (BSF) project, construction for new schools

Teachers celebrate Ofsted report

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:31:49 GMT

Teachers at schools and nurseries across the UK have been celebrating their ranking

'Academies are no panacea to transform education'

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:29:36 GMT

Turning schools into academies isn't necessarily the answer for a better British

'Values' may be pushing people into teaching

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:28:47 GMT

People's values might be playing a role when choosing to train to become a teacher,

'Teachers exceed targets'

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:19:23 GMT

Teacher training courses in England have been more popular this year than ever after

Students get safety drive lessons

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:18:11 GMT

Pupils at a north-east academy were given lessons on safety driving and vehicle

Devon pupils win award

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:39:24 GMT

Teachers at a Devon secondary school have managed to get their pupils to create an

Ofsted 'impressed' by two schools in Swindon

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:39:03 GMT

Ofsted, the government's education and childcare watchdog, has judged two schools in

'North-east teachers amongst the UK's elite'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:38:37 GMT

Teachers from more than 20 north-east schools have been named among the country's

Teachers praise pupils' conduct in Scotland

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:10:56 GMT

Ask teachers in Scotland whether they think their students are well behaved and they

Teachers in Exeter win community award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:09:57 GMT

Teachers at an Exeter's secondary school were probably in celebratory mood after

UK Commission for Employment and Skills asks government for less red tape

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:08:36 GMT

The government should be less bureaucratic and more transparent by providing pupils

Teachers in Bolton organise cancer care appeal

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:48 GMT

Teachers across Bolton have encouraged their pupils to plant daffodil bulbs to help

Inverness teachers turned into karaoke singers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:25:53 GMT

Teachers in Inverness transformed themselves into karaoke singers to raise funds for

Teachers 'cash in on extra private tuition'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:25:09 GMT

More and more pupils across the UK are receiving extra private tuition and this has

Former teacher advices pupils on career in South Shields

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:23 GMT

Phil Grice, head at Ashley Primary School in South Shields for 25 years, is helping

Schools Minister proposes to raise standards in schools

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT

The government is planning to bring in a new curriculum to improve education

Extra qualifications pay off for support staff in Exeter

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:23:48 GMT

Support staff in Exeter have been rewarded for obtaining extra qualifications.

Teachers grow moustaches for charity

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:43:22 GMT

Male teachers at St Helens schools in Merseyside have grown moustaches in an effort

Sheffield schools encourage youngsters to eat more healthily

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:52 GMT

Pupils in Sheffield are being encouraged to adopt healthier eating habits as part of

King's School opens £1.4m building

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:36:49 GMT

The King's School in Ottery St Mary has opened a £1.4m building as it was in

'Grammar schools could be turned into sixth-form colleges'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:32:52 GMT

Grammar schools could be turned into sixth-form colleges, under a new proposal from

To tweet or not to tweet?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:28 GMT

Teachers could benefit from using Twitter as an experiment into the social media site

Support staff to meet in Matford

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:28:19 GMT

Support staff that help young people with their learning are set to meet at a hotel

School in Bristol makes it to the top

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:51:14 GMT

Our Lady of the Rosary RC primary in Lawrence Weston has made into the top 50 state

Ofsted gives the thumbs up to City College Norwich

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:49:39 GMT

Ofsted inspectors have said that City College Norwich has made considerable

Brits to teach English in Bangladesh via mobile technology

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:26 GMT

British teachers will be soon teaching English to people in Bangladesh using mobile

Resources to get pupils thinking

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:35:59 GMT

The Times Education Supplement (TES) has published a list of the best resources to

New school in Dundee City opens doors

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:34:58 GMT

Grove Academy, in Claypotts Road, Broughty Ferry opened for pupils on Monday

Behaviour cards 'an unnecessary burden'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:54:46 GMT

Government plans to introduce records of both good and bad behaviour to schools are

Parents rate UK heads as good leaders

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:33:24 GMT

Headteachers have been praised by parents in a new survey placing their leadership

Pupils at Burleigh Community College to take centre stage

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:49:57 GMT

Pupils from Burleigh Community College, in Loughborough, are to take centre stage

Bristol to build school twice the size as initially thought, report says

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:48:20 GMT

Liberal Democrats in Bristol are exploring the possibility of making the new school

Recession's impact on child poverty 'yet to be seen'

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:51:06 GMT

It is still unclear how the economic crisis has affected levels of child poverty in

Schools 'should offer yoga to teens'

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:50:03 GMT

A childhood obesity expert has urged schools to diversify their physical education

Parents 'not to blame for admissions deceit'

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:26:56 GMT

A parents lobby group has called on the government to improve standards at failing

Parent advisors 'could widen social gap'

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:24:05 GMT

Doubts have been raised over whether the government's parental advice scheme in

Regional sport boost ahead of London 2012

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:43:06 GMT

School pupils in Rochdale could find themselves on the road to the Olympics if they

Racism 'still in schools'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:46:52 GMT

Despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness in schools, racism does still take place,

PM: Testing vital in schools

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:44:14 GMT

The prime minister Gordon Brown has spoken out in favour of the current testing

Foreign-language teaching 'in decline'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:40:38 GMT

Teaching of modern foreign languages in schools is continuing to decline, new figures

NUT rep blames "inappropriate curriculum" for exclusions

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:53:32 GMT

A representative from the National Union of Teachers (NUT) has blamed an

College teachers 'looking to expand diplomas'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:49:23 GMT

Teachers at colleges which are members of the Association of Colleges (AoC) intend to

Diploma concerns raised

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:35 GMT

A number of concerns over the new Diploma qualification have been raised in a survey

Teachers' hard work praised

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:44:51 GMT

The latest assessment figures for Key Stages 2 and 3 have prompted one minister to

Diploma advert branded misleading

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:13:46 GMT

The UK's advertising watchdog has ruled a government advert for its new diploma plan

Good teachers 'light up the room'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:13:31 GMT

A good teacher can engage and enthuse pupils, helping to keep them involved and

Creationism teaching supported

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:12:30 GMT

Some 54 per cent of adult respondents to a recent survey believe that teachers in

False allegations 'affecting teaching in England'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:11:34 GMT

Teachers across the country are being negatively affected by false allegations

Teacher of the year revealed

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:32:51 GMT

This year's Teachers of the Year were announced at a ceremony in London last

Primary children 'to receive careers advice'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:30:22 GMT

Teachers of primary school children in various regions across the UK are set to trial

More trust schools on the way

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:15 GMT

The government says its cooperative schools programme is rising in popularity, as 114

Kids 'should give up dummies well before school'

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:45 GMT

A language expert has warned using a dummy after the age of three could limit a

School building programme 'good for UK business'

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:58:31 GMT

The government's nationwide school construction programme is generating valuable

Countdown to teaching awards

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:54:20 GMT

Just a few days remain before the winners of the annual Teaching Awards are

Elitism fears over Tories' teacher training plans

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:53:12 GMT

Education leaders have raised doubts over the Conservative party's proposal to commit

Children's champion accepts post

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:50:23 GMT

The government's choice for the role of children's commissioner has been confirmed,

School leavers encouraged to stay in education

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:40:26 GMT

Teenagers in selected areas in England are to be targeted under a new pilot scheme

An early love for reading 'boosts long-term literacy'

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:39:06 GMT

Helping children to discover reading at an early age has a vital role to play in

Faith schools 'nurture confident pupils'

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:36:07 GMT

Children enrolled at faith schools benefit from improved confidence and feelings of

School chains 'could be created'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:59:21 GMT

Chains of schools could be created as part of a new drive announced today by schools

Background 'still more important than talent'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:40:55 GMT

Where young people are brought up is more likely to determine their future than how

Primary school-university bonds 'could help raise aspirations'

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:37:00 GMT

More needs to be done to encourage children in the first stage of their education to

School starting age changes proposed

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:26:52 GMT

Teachers in England may find themselves teaching younger pupils should proposed

School starting age recommendation criticised

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:55:41 GMT

A recommendation to raise the school starting age to six years old has been

More funding for older learners

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:32 GMT

Teachers in England may find that they have more classes for post-16 learners,

Support staff 'can bring benefits'

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:48:04 GMT

The use of school support staff and teaching assistants can help in a number of ways,

Specialist maths teaching 'helps improve results'

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:38:29 GMT

Specialist one-on-one maths teaching has helped a number of young people make leaps

Teacher wins praise for his work

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:50:03 GMT

One teacher in England has been rewarded for his efforts to liven up

New buildings for teaching in England

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:08:46 GMT

Teachers in England may see changes in school facilities following a change in

Teaching in the UK: 'Only 1 in 8 kids get enough exercise'

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:25:25 GMT

A new survey has revealed that only around one in eight British schoolchildren are

New measures 'could help teachers regain authority'

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:23:51 GMT

A raft of new measures launched by the government, which aim to tackle bad behaviour

Teaching in the UK to undergo racism review

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:53:56 GMT

A detailed review of mechanisms designed to prevent the promotion of racism in

Teaching in England to include focus on uniforms

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:44:57 GMT

Traditional school uniforms look set to make a return to UK classrooms.

In

Teaching in England: Pupils 'failed' by admissions reforms

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:48:44 GMT

Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are still being failed by schools admissions

Teaching in England: Early years education 'facing changes'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:46:44 GMT

A number of changes to early years teaching in England could be made as a result of

Brown: Teaching in England to receive investment

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:40:56 GMT

The prime minister, Gordon Brown, has told the Labour Party Conference that there

Teaching in the UK 'must overcome budget restraints'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:38:33 GMT

Education and teaching in the UK must overcome budget restraints as a result of the

Teaching in England: Unruliness to be tackled

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:33:06 GMT

Pupil unruliness that affects classroom teaching in England will today be tackled by

Teacher introduces Uganda fundraiser

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:26:56 GMT

Teaching in England could provide fundraising opportunities for less developed

Teaching in England: Exam board rules out automated marking

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:25:16 GMT

Teaching in England: Exam board rules out automated marking

An exam board

Special needs teaching in the UK 'to get more support'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:23:54 GMT

More support for those teaching children with special needs in the UK has been

Labour scolded by schooling cost inefficiencies

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:20:36 GMT

Labour has been condemned for its management of the education budget in a leaked

Duo calls on computer games to teach maths

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:18:29 GMT

The owner of a popular gaming site has teamed up with an eminent Oxford professor to

NI teaching unions make moves towards merger

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:17:27 GMT

Two of Northern Ireland's main teaching unions have taken the first steps towards a

Honoured teacher returns to first school

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:13:18 GMT

A retired teacher who received an MBE for his services for his work with non

Head teacher shortage 'less acute'

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:11:03 GMT

The shortage of head teachers in England and Wales has eased over the past year, new

Primary teaching in England 'suffers from lack of males'

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:56:28 GMT

Primary teaching in England currently has a lack of males in the profession, new

Teaching in the UK: Higher education 'remains attractive'

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:54:31 GMT

Individuals teaching in the UK may find their students are up against increased

Teaching in the UK ?is target driven?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:50:33 GMT

Teaching in the UK is driven by a range of targets, it has been

Teaching in England: One in four special needs schools 'without a head'

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:59:55 GMT

Headteacher posts remain unfilled at more than a quarter of all special needs

Teaching in England: Special needs teacher turns author

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:26:33 GMT

A former special needs teacher has drawn on her classroom experience to write a new

Maths teaching in the UK 'to benefit from new online resource'

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:24:13 GMT

In response to reports that UK maths standards have reached an "all-time

Language teaching in the UK 'vital'

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:20:59 GMT

Teaching children of primary school age or below a second language will help them

Teaching in England to receive tutor support

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A focus on one-to-one tuition with the aid of new school support tutors could help

Teaching in the UK: Welsh church primaries 'offer higher standards'

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new report has found that children attending Welsh church schools perform better

Is teaching in England making students "jump through hoops"?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An education expert has warned teachers may spend too much time focusing on one group

Teaching in England 'to help tackle bullying'

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an effort to help schools stop pupils with special educational needs and other

Teaching in England 'would benefit from more school nurses'

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to news school nurses feel overworked, the UK's largest union has called

Teaching in England to 'offer more individual support to pupils'

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ministers are urging tutors to register for a place in an "army" of

Teaching in the UK: Healthy eating scheme extended

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Healthy Schools initiative is to be extended, marking the tenth anniversary of

Teaching in the UK: do disadvantages remain?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Disadvantaged children living in the UK struggle to gain an even footing throughout

Co-operatives call for teaching jobs

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There should be a greater shift towards co-op schools, the schools secretary Ed Balls

Is technology affecting teaching in the UK?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An over-use and addiction to technology is affecting learning in schools, a recent

Teaching in UK sixth forms: Does size matter?

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New research from the Association of Colleges suggests that the grades achieved by

Teaching in the UK 'could help relieve teen angst'

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While modern teenagers share a common concern about losing weight and fitting in,

Teaching in the UK 'is not seeing a primary school places crisis'

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An education expert has said a small percentage of families will have to accept their

Teaching in England 'not suffering from places shortage'

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is no national shortage in the number of primary school places available, one

Teaching in England 'may change following academy overhaul'

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Plans announced by the government today to remove the financial barrier to backing an

Teaching in the UK 'could help end child poverty'

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Education reform is just one measure needed to tackle the issue of child poverty in

Support staff teaching in England 'play a vital and distinct role'

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Teaching assistants are an integral part of children's education but they cannot

Free meals scheme 'could have behaviour impact'

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Those teaching in England may be interested to hear details of a new initiative

Teaching in the UK 'comes with a challenging workload'

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Recent reforms have done little to make work more manageable for teachers in England

Teaching in England 'to get to grips with tax'

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new free online resource has been launched, which promises to help teachers educate

Teaching in England 'still favours A-levels over Diplomas

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Those in teaching jobs in England are reported to be finding that pupils are still

Teacher association calls for unified admissions rules

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Creating a universal schools admissions policy would reduce confusion and cut down on

Science results are great for the economy

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GCSE science results are positive news for the UK economy, says an advisory

Irish Teachers' Union says it is not telling teachers to walk out

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has said it is not instructing its members to

English results falter

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite another year of record GCSE results, grades in English weakened.

The

Cleaners offer children hygiene tips

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) has produced a new teaching

Streaming 'creates successful learning'

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:31:09 GMT

State secondary schools, which segregate children depending on their academic

Recession-hit teens 'are thinking about their future'

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sixth form students are reported to be increasingly choosing subjects they believe

'Core GCSEs are being sidelined' say Tories

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Accusations suggesting the government is neglecting traditional subjects have been

Students denied traditional choices, claim Tories

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Conservative party has claimed that secondary school children are being denied

Working together is key to introducing diplomas, says Ofsted

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has

US workers changing career for teaching

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Workers in the US are increasingly changing their career for one in

'New anti-bullying film will be shown in September'

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new film, Wednesday's Child, made to highlight school bullying, will be shown to

Liberal Democrats criticise government's BSF programme

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Liberal Democrats have criticised the government's Building Schools for the

Primary schools waiting for IT competition results

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Across the UK, primary schools are hoping they will be picked as winners in the

Young people's options have improved enormously, says LSC

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) says young people now have more options and

Cut quangos to help pupils, says think-tank

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) has recommended getting rid of seven government

Do not apply without grades, school-leavers told

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

School-leavers should wait until they have received their exam results before

DCSF confirms pupil teacher ratios remain unchanged

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF) has reported that the pupil

More children need free meals

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More of the children attending primary and secondary schools are now claiming free

Parents baffled by children's science questions

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Most parents have found it impossible to answer science questions raised by their

Schools unite to beat bullies

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Schools in Northumberland are to share methods they use to fight bullying in a

Conservatives propose introducing independent education providers

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Conservative party would propose a radical overhaul of the education sector

UK teachers to help change international teaching policy

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People teaching in the UK are to change the education programme the country offers

Teach kids the consequences of ICT misuse

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children need to be taught about the results of them misusing information

Youngest children need food advice, urges expert

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children need better education about food and diet before they start learning at

Govt could introduce mass immunisation to protect schools

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government is considering a mass immunisation of schoolchildren to help stop the

Head asks men to encourage boys to read

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Headmaster Pam Weston has said boys will take up reading better if they can follow

New vetting needed for school workers, says expert

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sir Michael Birchard has called for a review of a planned vetting scheme that could

'Teachers can improve'

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conservative shadow schools secretary Michael Gove is pushing for higher standards to

Govt promises improved play areas

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government has promised to provide new or improved play areas for children across

TimePlan celebrates 20 years at the top

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The UK's first teaching agency TimePlan is celebrating its 20th year of
finding

Test results show good progress, says schools minister

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Provisional Key Stage 2 test results for 11-year-olds show good progress, says

Social networking damaging children's communication skills, says Archbishop

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children's use of social networking sites is bad for their development and is not

Princess Royal opens quarry centre

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Princess Royal has opened a centre that will help schoolchildren better

Schools face tougher SEN standards

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People teaching in the UK who specialise in Special Education Needs (SEN) teaching

H&S stories are often misleading, says education supplement

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People teaching in the UK should take some of the headlines that claim health and

Teach kids the cost of living, say financial advisors

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children need to be taught practical financial issues in the same way they learn

Primarolo: Behaviour in schools is improving

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children's minister Dawn Primarolo has said the behaviour of pupils in the UK is

Teaching jobs in Mexico attract 50,000 applicants

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People hoping to teach in the UK can consider themselves lucky they are not applying

School lessons could get on TV

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The BBC could screen lessons on its channels if the swine flu virus forces schools to

Dawkins pours scorn on science curriculum

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Richard Dawkins has added his criticisms to those building against the

Children want better sex education, finds Unicef

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Young people say they need better information on sexual health issues, according to a

Schools wrong to help kids quit smoking, says doctor

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Schools should not be giving children medication to help them stop smoking without

Children get less money when at school, says research

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg), children will have far less

Ed Balls wants 'classroom contracts'

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Parents could be asked to sign a contract that would guarantee they support their

Teachers agree with exam report findings

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has agreed with a report into last year's

Schools could choose virtual learning during flu attack

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Should the swine flu virus force schools to close they could choose to set up virtual

'Contracts will divide parents and schools'

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Plans by the government to introduce parents' contracts will divide parents and

More academies, says study

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A study that investigated limitations to success has recommended there be more

Islamic group rejects need for school sex education classes

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A London-based group has said it does not want Muslim children taught sex education

Schoolchildren could get jobs advice

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children aged as young as nine could be given job advice as part of a new government

Govt moves to tackle truancy

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the government's further funding of the Youth Crime Action Plan (YCAP), a

DCSF rubbishes Politeia study

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has rejected the latest

'Teachers should be able to teach all abilities'

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of a review into the qualifications of people teaching in UK , former chief

Schoolchildren could get jobs advice

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children aged as young as nine could be given job advice as part of a new government

New computer skills for people teaching in England

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new training programme to help people teaching in England improve their IT skills

Experts advise ministers to close schools

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ministers have been advised to consider closing schools to help limit the spread of

Families' group says schools should decide sex education policy

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Family Education Trust has said the decision on how to teach sex education should

Schools could close if swine flu worsens

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Schools in England could be forced to close if the swine flu virus continues its

Teachers in England will teach from mobile classrooms

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:20:44 GMT

Such is the demand for state-funded school places teachers in England will be giving

Govt agrees pay rise

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government has confirmed people teaching in England will receive guaranteed pay