Sir Chris Hoy launches National School Sports Week

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:02:01 GMT

Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has

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

Merseyside schools express interest in academy status

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:14:22 GMT

A number of Merseyside schools have expressed interest in gaining academy

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

New centre opens 'for children with school phobia'

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:11:00 GMT

A new centre has opened in Wales for students who are unable to engage in mainstream

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

Balfour Beatty 'to revamp Oldham schools'

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:44:42 GMT

Construction group Balfour Beatty has been named as Oldham Council's preferred bidder

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

Maths and science teaching applicants 'on the rise'

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:41:27 GMT

An increasing number of graduates are applying to teach maths and science, it has

Academy school candidates revealed

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:26:58 GMT

More than 1,500 British schools have expressed an interest in becoming an

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

Primary pupil numbers 'on the increase'

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:55:52 GMT

Primary schools in some parts of the country have been "swamped" by

Grammar schools urged not to apply for academy status

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:44:12 GMT

Grammar schools in England have been warned against applying for academy status until

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

Councillors 'considering £1.4m scheme for deprived Scottish border schools'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:21 GMT

Councillors in the Borders are considering proposals for the introduction of a new

The needs of every child 'must be met in school'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:59:06 GMT

It is up to schools to meet the needs of every child - whatever their

Teaching awards 'have wide effect'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:17:10 GMT

Winning a teaching award affects not just the individual, but the whole school, it

University commended for teacher training

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:15:20 GMT

Those considering a career with a role in a primary teaching job may be interested to

Pupils give views on new Scottish curriculum

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:05:54 GMT

Schoolchildren in Scotland have been invited to give their views on the country's new

Schoolchildren prepare for England match

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:04:56 GMT

Maths and science will be the last thing on the minds of many children tomorrow when

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

Plagiarism in schools 'on the rise'

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:41:05 GMT

An increasing number of British schools are using special technology to detect

Children 'should be taught Mandarin and Arabic'

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:39:04 GMT

Teaching children languages such as Mandarin and Arabic would be extremely useful for

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

Headteachers and schools 'should have greater freedom'

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:40:03 GMT

Headteachers and schools should be given more freedom to make decisions, according to

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

Science students 'need more practical work'

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:35:15 GMT

Pupils studying science need to get more hands-on practice in order to benefit from

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

EIS 'discusses industrial action'

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:36:46 GMT

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is discussing the possibility of strike

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 'work to save Edinburgh school'

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:34:08 GMT

Parents of students at St Margaret's School in Newington, Edinburgh, have drawn up a

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

Sir Chris Hoy launches National School Sports Week

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:13:46 GMT

Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has

CPD projects 'have positive impact in Wales'

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:23:51 GMT

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) projects for teachers have had a positive

International GCSEs 'provide better preparation for A-levels'

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:29:26 GMT

Government plans to allow state schools to teach international GCSEs have been

RE 'needs to be taught better'

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:30:49 GMT

Religious education needs to be taught more effectively in schools, it has been

State schools 'to offer IGCSEs'

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:09:00 GMT

State schools will have the opportunity to introduce international GCSEs from

Scottish teachers to get extra training day

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:37:17 GMT

Teachers in Scotland are to benefit from an extra day of training during the next

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

Independent teachers 'well qualified'

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 17:48:45 GMT

Individuals with teaching jobs who hold positions at independent schools generally

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

New website launched for Scots to share their views on education

Wed, 26 May 2010 19:14:44 GMT

The Scottish government has launched a new website asking those involved in the

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

Welsh teachers are bolstering professional relationships with counterparts from Bangladesh, a local news report has said.

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:44:38 GMT

Welsh teachers are bolstering professional relationships with counterparts from

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

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:42:55 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

Cricket festival for primary school children

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:26:50 GMT

Pupils representing 12 primary schools from Elgin and Lossiemouth took park in an

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

Financial support for struggling Paisley teachers

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:02 GMT

Paisley teachers struggling with their finances can now benefit from a new online and

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

Teachers issue plea over controversial curriculum

Fri, 7 May 2010 11:55:09 GMT

Scottish teachers are expected to issue a warning about the controversial new

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

East Renfrewshire council to pay stranded teaching staff

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:41:35 GMT

East Renfrewshire authorities have said they will "review" their decision

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

Welsh educational staff get younger, finds GTCW

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:47:15 GMT

Teachers in Wales are getting younger, new figures by a teaching group have revealed.

Pinner school judged 'outstanding'

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:45:56 GMT

Just a year after its amalgamation, a school in Pinner has been given a glowing

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

Stirling teachers offered support to deal with behavioural problems

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:48:45 GMT

Stirling authorities have announcing £130,000 of funding to help local teachers

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

More Scottish youngsters leave school qualified

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:38:04 GMT

The proportion of pupils leaving schools in Scotland with qualifications has

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,

York school is a 'masterpiece', says English Heritage

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:43:44 GMT

A school in York that was built in 1896 has been described by English Heritage as a

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

Hard-working Croydon teacher receives MBE

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:25:06 GMT

A teacher in Croydon may prove inspirational for other looking to teach in the UK

Teaching assistant numbers 'rose rapidly in 2009'

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:08:25 GMT

Massive growth in the number of teaching assistants in the UK has been named one of

Minister urges education gap between boys and girls to be closed

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:06:26 GMT

In a bid to close the education gap between boys and girls, a government minister has

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

Scottish schools 'to stage musical'

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:24:34 GMT

The producers of a musical about a threatened Edinburgh school are to encourage

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

'Pupils should get more recognition for taking harder subjects'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:36:35 GMT

Students in the UK who are taking tougher subjects should be getting more recognition

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,

Scotland plans to open up teaching job opportunities

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:20:24 GMT

Newly qualified teachers looking for a job will have access to new positions under

'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

London schools win design awards

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:11:36 GMT

Teachers in the Lambeth area of London may be pleased to hear that their working

Midlands pupils 'beating the bullies'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:55:39 GMT

A programme of competitions, campaigns and activities is helping Nottingham school

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

UK schools see resurgence of Latin in classroom

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:57:33 GMT

A survey of schools by the Cambridge Schools Latin Project showed that across the UK,

Plans to tackle primary school places shortage in Croydon

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:56:51 GMT

A Croydon school cabinet meeting is considering opening a new school to tackle the

Mandatory teaching of PSHE is 'long overdue'

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:46:04 GMT

Mandatory teaching of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education has long

Book on child development published

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:45:14 GMT

A book that addresses the ongoing controversies of child-care versus family care for

Conservative education proposals welcomed in Sunderland

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:44:37 GMT

Coun Robert Oliver, Sunderland's Conservative spokesman for children's services, said

Black Country youngsters praised

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:52:19 GMT

The achievements of teachers and students at schools across the Midlands have been

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

Intensive teaching boosts Midlands maths

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:25:42 GMT

A programme offering personalised one-to-one maths tuition has helped pupils at a

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

Rugby school leads international partnership

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:57:29 GMT

An extension to a scheme designed to promote international partnership between

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

Primary teachers praised

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:42:31 GMT

Teachers at one primary school in Cornwall have been praised in a recent Ofsted

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

Teachers 'embrace citizenship lessons'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:54:46 GMT

Since its introduction to the curriculum in 2002, citizenship teaching has been

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

Conference to explore making teaching more inspiring

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:51:49 GMT

A conference is to take place in Edinburgh to explore ways in which lecturing by

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

Teachers in Birmingham promote humanitarian concerns

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:40:50 GMT

A group of teachers from Birmingham have undertaken their own humanitarian mission to

New resource for teachers in Scotland

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:49:41 GMT

Teaches and pupils in Scotland have a new resource available to them covering the

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

Notts teens approve of practical learning

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:12:26 GMT

Teenagers studying in the East Midlands have given their approval to the government's

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

Hackney education intervention 'to end'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:28:50 GMT

An end to government intervention in local authority plans for education has been

Government 'working to improve standards'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:26 GMT

The government has confirmed it is working closely with local authorities in Cornwall

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

Path to better behaviour for Birmingham pupils

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:57:54 GMT

School children at 30 Birmingham schools are being led down the path to better

Sheffield calls for more male primary teachers

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:42:30 GMT

According to new research, fewer than one in eight Sheffield primary school teachers

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

Stammer support extended for teachers in England

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:41:34 GMT

Teachers in England are set to receive extra support to help them work with children

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

Teachers understand the value of strategic alliances, research shows

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:34:39 GMT

Teachers, like wartime politicians, understand how valuable strategic alliances are,

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

Grade rise in maintained schools

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:20:19 GMT

There has been a substantial rise in the GCSE results achieved by maintained schools,

London teacher 'livens up science after school'

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:17:11 GMT

One teacher at Alexandra Park School in London has taken a more hands-on approach to

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,

Teachers in the south to see new academies

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:53:15 GMT

Teachers in the south of England can expect to see a number of new academies

Teaching in London receives funding boost

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:15:26 GMT

Teaching at Barnet College in London has received a boost in the form of an

Portsmouth teacher up for national award

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:13:30 GMT

A teacher from Fareham has been nominated for a national award for his ongoing

Teacher rewarded following recovery

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:53:02 GMT

A sports teacher who was paralysed following an accident while he was on holiday in

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,

Teachers in Glasgow offer new sex education curriculum

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:42:29 GMT

A new curriculum for sex education has been developed for teachers in Glasgow by the

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

Scottish teaching 'to include personal finance'

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:08:21 GMT

Teachers in Scotland may soon have to add personal finances lessons to the curriculum

Gove: Teaching in England 'has been dumbed down'

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:34:32 GMT

Teaching in England has been dumbed down under a Labour government, the shadow

Teaching in England 'set to smarten up'

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:32:36 GMT

Those teaching in England at one Birmingham college have been told to smarten up

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 England: Past pupils go back to school

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:30:25 GMT

A record-breaking number of former students have returned to work at their old

Teaching in London's poorest areas praised

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:28:42 GMT

Nine schools in London have been named as "outstanding" by schools watchdog

Teaching in England forging Ugandan links

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Bristol city council has signed an agreement with Ugandan education experts pledging

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 Scotland: New guidelines published

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:43:02 GMT

The Scottish government has announced changes in how the Chartered Teacher scheme

Teaching in the UK: Pupils prefer science

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:55:47 GMT

School pupils have voted science to be their favourite subject, a report has

Teaching in Scotland 'to benefit from new buildings'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:54:17 GMT

Teaching in Scotland could be set to benefit from the introduction of new learning

Teacher praises tutoring scheme

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:52:14 GMT

A project designed to offer one-on-one tuition to struggling pupils has been hailed a

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

Teaching in Scotland: Gaelic education reaps rewards

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:44:02 GMT

Pupils learning Gaelic tend to perform better than their peers, it has been

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: Religious tests for faith school

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:36:32 GMT

Those teaching in England at faith schools face a number of issues relating to pupil

Secondary modern teaching in England 'already doing well'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:34:35 GMT

Individuals teaching in secondary modern schools in England, in particular in Kent,

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

Equality called for among those teaching in the UK

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:43:22 GMT

There is a need to strike a balance between the number of male and female teachers

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

Royal Institution plans inspirational children's centre

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:19:35 GMT

The Royal Institution has announced plans to build a new science centre to inspire

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

Balfour Beatty wins West Sussex academies deal

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:16:15 GMT

Construction firm Balfour Beatty has been identified as the preferred bidder for 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

Parents send teacher to awards in style

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:11:59 GMT

Parents in Swindon have shown their gratitude to an outstanding teacher at Gorse Hill

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

Conservatives 'plan changes' to teaching in the UK

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:58:34 GMT

Teaching in the UK could face a radical overhaul should the Conservatives take power

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 Scotland: Glasgow school 'bucks trend'

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:39:32 GMT

A Glasgow school believes it bucks a trend that has been noticed by education

Teaching in Scotland: class sizes limited to 25

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:59:20 GMT

Moves to introduce a limit on class sizes for those teaching in Scotland at primary

Teaching in England sees standards rise

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:39:22 GMT

Those teaching in England have helped to reduce the number of schools where all

Teaching in UK receives bullying boost

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Teachers in the UK are being offered extra support in their efforts to tackle

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

Course 'offers unique insight into teaching in England'

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Carefully developed over six years, an intensive study programme aims to help

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

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

Teachers can be trained in different ways, says Teach First boss.

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The chief executive of the government's controversial Teach First scheme has defended

London school celebrates 5 years of exam success

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hurlingham and Chelsea School is celebrating another year of record GCSE results

English results falter

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

The

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

Students struggle with diploma

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The results of the first diploma courses have revealed students have struggled to

Seven-year-olds pass computing GCSE

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two seven-year-olds have passed a GCSE in computing.

Staff in

Record results for Sussex schools

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pupils and people in teaching jobs in Sussex are celebrating the county's record GCSE

Swindon school children get first improved play area

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

School children in Swindon can now benefit from the first renovation of a play area

Put the playground on the beach, says former mayor

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Former mayor Major Tom Wye has added his support to plans that will see a new

Children best left to play in the rain

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children need not be sheltered from the rain and should be encouraged to continue

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

Truancy rates on the rise

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Truancy rates in England are increasing, according to figures released

Performance of seven-year-olds is "positive", says schools minister

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Performance of seven-year-olds is "positive", says schools

Govt criticised for not delivering core GCSE results

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government has been criticised for the lack of GCSE passes in core academic

'GCSE results due Thursday'

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Student across the UK are soon to receive their GCSE results, which are due this

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

'Girls outperform boys at A level, again'

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The A level results for this year have once again shown girls have performed better

'Parents value skills'

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Almost all parents (90 per cent) say they believe schools should offer a variety of

School leavers face wait for exam results

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Staff in

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

Buckinghamshire academic says A level grades will plateau

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An academic in one of the top

Exam results need explaining, claims study

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The details of how GCSE and A level grades are calculated need to be explained to

'Schools encouraged to integrate technology at every opportunity'

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Schools are attempting to adopt new technology into their teaching wherever possible,

Civitas warns A levels are easier

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People in

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

Deputy head calls for GCSEs to be replaced

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Hyman, deputy headmaster of a London comprehensive and former advisor to Tony

'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

British kids get to build plane with Boeing

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

British schoolchildren will be given the opportunity to build a light plane with US

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

SATs stressful for everyone

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The SATs tests can cause stress for parents, children and people teaching in the UK,

Schools to introduce more CCTV

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Schools across the UK are to increase the number of CCTV cameras they have installed

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

Schools need to break gender perceptions, says commission

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children are still affected by stereotypes developed in schools leading to restricted

Young teachers are more dedicated than ever, says head teachers association

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Primary Headteachers' Association has leaped to the defence of teachers,

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

'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

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

Council says more schools may merge

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Northamptonshire council has said more of its schools may have to merge.

A

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

City groups look to local schools for talent

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

High-flying executives from the City of London are reaching out to inner city schools

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

Bolton headteacher welcomes £83 million

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Roberts, headteacher at Bolton's Smithills School has said new funding will

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

Council offers schoolchildren reward for using bins

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Braintree council has devised a scheme whereby children are rewarded for using litter

ASCL says balance of rights is needed

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:07:41 GMT

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has asked for a balance to be

Govt spends to increase classrooms

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:04:40 GMT

Reacting to concerns schools will be short of places, the government has announced it

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

Recession is increasing demand for school places

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:18:21 GMT

The number of parents hoping to find their children places in state-funded schools

Canadian tutors finish teacher training in Scotland

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:39:09 GMT

Meaghan O'Handley and Emily MacKinnon from Canada have completed their final teacher

'School computers unable to stop all inappropriate content'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:49:34 GMT

UK schools' computers are not capable of filtering out all harmful or inappropriate

Top executives are considering teaching in the UK

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:35:18 GMT

New research has revealed that some of the country's top executives are thinking

Independent schools need to provide more public benefit

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:32:58 GMT

The Charity Commission has said two of the five schools it has investigated are not

Computer tests will replace exams, says expert

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:25:11 GMT

Within ten to 15 years, computerised testing will replace traditional pen and paper

Schools need more male teachers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:17:37 GMT

Schools in the UK would benefit from having more male teachers, says the Training and

Govt promises more money for primary schools

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:16:03 GMT

The government will help primary schools that are having difficulty offering

Second languages lead to jobs, say experts

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:08:31 GMT

By having just colloquial skills in a foreign language people are making themselves

Govt agrees pay rise

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Maths A-level is weak, say academics

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new A-level set to be introduced to the UK curriculum has been criticised by

Teachers distracted by league tables

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:24:04 GMT

According to a poll by independent schools, university lecturers say school teachers

More 'all-through' academies planned

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:25:19 GMT

As of September, the number of academies which educate children from age three to age

Milliband: Education sector is thriving thanks to investment

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:33:46 GMT

David Milliband MP has praised the government's efforts to improve education and

British Council launches Connecting Classrooms Programme

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:16:38 GMT

The British Council has brought together teachers from Uganda and Sheffield as part

Teacher defends book she wrote about students

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:12:18 GMT

A West Yorkshire school teacher has stood by the book she wrote about her students

Chancellor: Public sector pay must reflect wider conditions

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:24:36 GMT

Alistair Darling has noted that public sector pay is not immune from economic

Unions warn Sats could fail test

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:23:02 GMT

Unions have said this year's Sats results could be inaccurate and leave students with

UK schools to welcome Nasa stars

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:16:11 GMT

Schools across the UK are to host astronauts from a recent Nasa space

Teachers' code gets rewrite

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new code of conduct for teachers aimed at helping them to counter discrimination in

Ed Balls wants parents' applications investigated

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:58:55 GMT

Schools secretary Ed Balls has said he wants a review to reveal the true extent of

Deputy head says late diagnosis hinders autistic pupils

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:56:42 GMT

Pupils with autism are often disadvantaged as it takes so long for them to be

Council drops case against school mum

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:52:45 GMT

Harrow council has dropped the case it brought against a mother, who it claimed had

Private tutoring is damaging to children'

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:15:08 GMT

Tutoring children in private and out-of-school hours could be damaging, it has been

Surrey infant school brings together its learning

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:10:24 GMT

Pupils at Horley Infant School in Surrey enjoy six-weekly events as they move between

Unions join forces to create a stronger voice

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:04:46 GMT

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the University and College Union (UCU) have

Olympians to help launch sports week

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:22:31 GMT

British Olympic champions will be visiting schools all over the country as part of

Top students are avoiding languages

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:19:43 GMT

The brightest pupils are less likely to be taking languages at GCSE, an exam board

Union gives govt proposals mixed reception

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:02:06 GMT

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has given the government's new

Government says test the teachers

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:58:47 GMT

The government's white paper setting out its new approach to teaching contains

Schools need to improve efficiency, says report

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:35:17 GMT

A new report from the Audit Commission will tell schools to take more care with their

Six Scots schools receive green awards

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:40 GMT

Six schools in Scotland have been awarded prizes for their efforts as part of

Cheap holidays are affecting attendance, say Merseyside education bosses

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:29:00 GMT

Education chiefs on Merseyside have blamed discount holiday brakes for the region's

Teachers encouraged to take masters course

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:26:39 GMT

The government is encouraging people teaching in the UK to go back to school and

'Recession held back dyslexia initiative'

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:40:36 GMT

Initiatives to improve the teaching of dyslexic students had to be delayed because of

Parents could face court over unruly children, warns minister

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:10:35 GMT

Schools secretary Ed Balls has said parents of children who play up in school could

Govt plans to scrap numeracy and literacy targets

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:08:51 GMT

The government is set to do away with national numeracy and literacy

Exclusions 'can be avoided'

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:19:18 GMT

Individuals teaching in the UK should employ specialist techniques before opting to

Art 'embedded within Southampton school's teaching'

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:17:34 GMT

The Arts Council England has granted a Southampton school a reputable award,

Ilford teacher wins award for innovative use of technology

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:35:36 GMT

A teacher from Gearies Infants School in Gants Hill, Ilford has won the Becta Award

Schools' digital animations shown throughout the north-west

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:51:23 GMT

A creative animations project involving schools from across Cheshire and the

Teacher exchange highlights difference in interaction

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:04:16 GMT

Teachers from across England have visited schools in Nigeria in order to learn more

Court rules students can rate teachers online

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:14:47 GMT

A court in Germany has ruled pupils can rate their teachers online as long as they do

Union calls on government to confirm pay awards

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:52:00 GMT

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has asked the government to publish a review

Weaker schools could be merged into federations

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:20:36 GMT

Schools that are not performing well could be merged with others to form federations,

Good food helps pupils' results

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:17:25 GMT

By eating healthy food children can help themselves achieve better examination

Swindon schools take on the bullies

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:09:08 GMT

Schools in Swindon are making a concerted effort to deal with their

IT teaching 'essential' for 11.6m

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:15:27 GMT

A new report has called for the government to support the 11.6 million people who

Extreme health and safety regulations 'restricting teaching and learning'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:08:47 GMT

Health and safety regulations are restricting teaching in the UK, the results of a

Girls still better at English, finds Ofsted.

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:03:56 GMT

The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) has revealed that girls still

Labour wants schools to get report cards

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:26:15 GMT

The Labour Party is set to propose a new system of evaluating schools' performances

'Teachers need more help with dyslexic pupils'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:20:59 GMT

Teachers should be given more help in learning how to identify dyslexic pupils, a

Pizza and play will help pupils after school, says government

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:17:24 GMT

By giving children pizza-making sessions and the chance to play in a rock band the

Sir Alan Sugar to search for primary school 'apprentice'

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:34:36 GMT

Entrepreneur Sir Alan Sugar is to turn his attention to primary schools in the search

New guidance changes English rule

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:30:31 GMT

Schools will receive new guidance on one of the most applied rules of the English

Council advises teachers about Facebook use

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:26:45 GMT

Kent county council has cautioned its teachers about them using the popular social

London headteacher awarded knighthood for turning school around

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:26:16 GMT

Headteacher Paul Grant has been awarded a knighthood for reversing the fortunes of

Parents struggling to get primary school places

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:19:16 GMT

Parents in the UK are finding it hard to get their children into the primary school

Govt announces £200m for children's and family's services

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:16:30 GMT

The government has announced it is to provide £200 million to help bring

Minister 'optimistic' schools will return good GCSE grades

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:13:19 GMT

Schools secretary Ed Balls has said he is optimistic there will be good GCSE grades

Schools need to review medical policies, warn unions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:48:57 GMT

Schools in the UK need to review their medical procedures and train teaching

Primary school teacher training positions hit record levels in Exeter

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:28:22 GMT

Record numbers of people are studying teacher training at the University of Exeter,

Edinburgh calls for class size loophole to be closed

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:27:35 GMT

There have been calls in Scotland to close a legal loophole that allows authorities

Balls reveals 'September guarantee' teaching fund

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:16:46 GMT

A teaching fund worth some £655 million over the next two years has been

Abertay University gets pupils to test healthy foods

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:06:30 GMT

A Scottish university has been using children to help evaluate new healthy options

Conservatives drop Sats

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:16:42 GMT

The Conservative Party has said it will do away with the current standard attainment

Liverpool offers free teaching MA

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:20:44 GMT

Graduates applying for teaching positions in Merseyside can study an MA for free,

Experts claim English has 1m words

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:36 GMT

The Global Language Monitor has claimed it has recorded the millionth English

Head teachers will be given greater responsibility

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:46:32 GMT

Under new plans outlined today, head teachers will be given additional

Hong Kong moves to close all its primary schools

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:42:43 GMT

Hong Kong has closed all its nursery and primary schools after 12 pupils at one

Scotland set to replace its exams

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:19:41 GMT

The Scottish government is about to release details of a new examination to replace

Govt announces new child protection guidelines

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:05:13 GMT

The government has announced new guidelines for teachers, social workers, police and

Governor Schwarzenegger wants to terminate schoolbooks

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:39:19 GMT

California's governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he wants to replace schoolbooks

Pupils' performance held back by worry of failure

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:33:07 GMT

Students are often worried that they will fail, and this is affecting their

Teachers should not turn pupils into clients, warns report

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:44:44 GMT

A new report has warned teachers and their teaching assistants of the dangers of

Blair launches school faith scheme

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:42:35 GMT

Former prime minister Tony Blair has launched his new Face to Faith initiative, which

Grimsby and Cleethorpes schools get tidying

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:32:25 GMT

Children from Grimsby and Cleethorpes schools have been busying themselves tidying

Teachers to be offered ?10,000 bounty

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:07:52 GMT

Teachers will be offered a £10,000 bonus if they agree to work in certain

Less teachers finding full-time jobs, says union

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:05:41 GMT

There are less teachers finding full-time positions according to the General Teaching

Teachers' evaluation could put Sats back

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:33:25 GMT

The evaluation of markers of the Sats tests could delay the marking process, it has

Middlesbrough primary schools get ?50m

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:55:47 GMT

Primary schools in Middlesbrough are about to benefit from £50 million of

'Academy and comprehensive pupils achieve the same GCSE passes'

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:05:28 GMT

The London School of Economics (LSE) has said that academy schools and comprehensive

?23 billion earmarked for teacher retention

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:15:43 GMT

Government funding may help those looking for UK teaching jobs, it has

Exam results boosted by extra-curricular activities

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:52:50 GMT

Pupils' exam performance increases in line with the number of extra-curricular

Mature teachers are "valuable"

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Mature trainee teachers have been encouraged to consider the great worth previous

School offers "brighter futures"

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:06:21 GMT

A Tyne and Wear school is celebrating after it received a glowing report from Ofsted,

Core science provides "good foundation"

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:17:25 GMT

The government has defended its core science GCSE following criticism of the

Primary children show other schools their literacy scheme

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:07:35 GMT

Children from Kildrum Primary in North Lanarkshire visited Kincaidston Primary in

Social media to join curriculum

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:37:07 GMT

Social media is set to appear on the curriculum for GCSE pupils in the future, it has

Culture of change in schools called for

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:48:46 GMT

Independent schools and their teachers need to tackle the feelings of isolation

'Children need to learn how to learn'

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:20:57 GMT

Children would be best served by understanding skills that helped them learn, rather

US Teaching Peace Corps attracts 42% more graduates

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:18:20 GMT

The teaching version of the US Peace Corps has attracted 42 per cent more graduates

Testers say Sats will be fine

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:18:20 GMT

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has said everything is in order

Govt wants new vision for science

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:04:11 GMT

The government is hoping its latest initiative will help break down the traditional

Poor areas struggle to get kids to university, claim Tories

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:02:02 GMT

In less affluent areas children are half as likely to go on from school into

Olympic stars help pupils looking for sporting fun

Thu, 28 May 2009 16:10:11 GMT

Three of Britain's recent crops of Olympic gold medalists have advised children how

Kent school gets to take its learning outside

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Meadows School in Southborough is now able to teach its students outside of the

Gender perception affects girl's performance says OECD

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:58 GMT

New research by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has

Pupils told: Bring your wheels to school

Wed, 27 May 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Pupils at St Mary's Primary School were told they could bring their wheels to school

Study: Teachers are the most moderate drinkers

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:03:32 GMT

Teachers have been shown to be the most responsible of professionals when it comes to

Scottish teachers want to keep down class sizes

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Teachers in Scotland are determined to keep class sizes to a manageable level and are

'Exams for all', claims body

Tue, 26 May 2009 11:21:58 GMT

Exams should be geared towards pupils of all abilities, the Good Schools Guide (GSG)

Councillors meet to discuss future of schools

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Local councillors Kirklees will meet next month to discuss the future of several

Pensioners help with history lesson

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:47:32 GMT

A group of pensioners enthralled a group of school children with tales from the

Head to bow out on a high

Fri, 22 May 2009 11:20:20 GMT

A headteacher who has been at the same primary school for over 20 years is set to

Super student team ready to boost Sheffield teachers

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A new team of so-called super students has been established in Sheffield to help

Funding announced for training nursery teachers in Scotland

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:20:36 GMT

The Scottish government has announced a major funding injection for a pilot project

Surf teaching receives thumbs-up from students

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Pupils in the south-west region have been enjoying unusual surf tuition as an

Bristol teachers nominated for regional award

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Teachers from the city of Bristol have been nominated for major prizes at the

IB take-up rises

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:27:14 GMT

Physics is 'more relevant than most people think'

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

A leading expert has claimed that the subject of physics is more relevant to daily

Computers can have a 'positive role in children's playtime'

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:06:57 GMT

Computers can fulfil a positive role in children's playtime, but they must be used in

Plymouth teachers nominated for major awards

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:07:22 GMT

A group of nine teachers working in the Plymouth area have been nominated for the

Lambeth college's ?20m expansion offers the "wow factor"

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Students attending Lambeth College joined staff and dignitaries for a special early

Clip-on ties 'increasingly favoured by schools'

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

More schools are favouring clip-on ties rather than traditional knotted versions due

Headteachers appointed as 'national leaders'

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:46:26 GMT

Headteachers Elaine Watson and Debra Knowles are to be appointed as national leaders

New primary school given opening date

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

A new primary school in Torbay, Devonshire, will open at the start of next

Specialist technology school receives recognition

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A Cornwall school specialising in new technology has been recognised for its good

Kids to be drilled in military cooking

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:15:38 GMT

Pupils in two Liverpool schools well enjoy a taste of military life when they are

Headteacher recognised for transforming school

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

A Leicestershire headteacher has been nominated for an award due to successfully

Nottingham school chases TES award

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A school in Nottingham has been nominated for a prestigious Times Educational

Schools battle to win prize visit to Microsoft

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:27:01 GMT

Children at seven schools in Cheshire have been taking part in a contest to design a

Design standard announced for Building Schools for the Future

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Schools minister Jim Knight has launched a new Minimum Design Standard to encourage

Teachers knot giving up in charity laces plan

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Luminous lime shoelaces are being used by a pair of teachers from Kent in a bid to

MP backs technology competition for schools

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:33:33 GMT

Primary schools have been encouraged to enter a national technology competition by a

Schools are improving, says minister

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

A government minister has said there has been an improvement in the quality of

New course aims to bring graduates into teaching jobs

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A new course intends to bring high quality graduates into teaching jobs in

Headteacher praised for changing school fortunes

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:26:58 GMT

Ofsted has praised a headteacher for transforming a struggling primary school in St

Headteacher given school saving mission

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

A headteacher from Staffordshire has been handed the task of revitalising some of the

Union rep hits out at academies

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:15:00 GMT

A representative of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) has hit out at the practice

Pass marks for Plymouth schools

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:29:59 GMT

Several schools in Plymouth have been praised as been top locations for young

Union claims members concerned about curriculum change

Fri, 8 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of teachers in Scotland do not feel comfortable about the new Curriculum

Ofsted praise for Grimsby school

Fri, 8 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A Grimsby headteacher has been praised by Ofsted for getting her school "back on

Bodies propose alternative to Sats

Fri, 8 May 2009 11:32:09 GMT

Two professional teaching bodies have proposed an alternative solution to making

Recruiting primary teachers taking too long, says report

Thu, 7 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

A parliamentary committee has claimed that the Department for Children, Schools and

Teaching union criticises education plans

Thu, 7 May 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Gordon Brown's plans for teaching in the UK have been criticised by Voice the

Former teaching chairman welcomes decision to boycott Sats

Thu, 7 May 2009 11:48:50 GMT

A former chairman of the National Primary Headteachers' Association (NPH) has

Shake your speare at this

Wed, 6 May 2009 14:20:21 GMT

Pupils at Honley High School in Huddersfield are taking part in a new project which

Blower becomes NUT general secretary

Wed, 6 May 2009 13:40:26 GMT

Christine Blower has been elected as the general secretary of the National Union of

Government to take on strategic role in schools, says PM

Wed, 6 May 2009 11:42:05 GMT

Prime minister Gordon Brown has said that the government must take on a more

Derby teachers to cycle to Paris for charity

Tue, 5 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Big-hearted teachers from a Derby school are to cycle to Paris to raise money for an

Kingswood leadership praised by Ofsted

Tue, 5 May 2009 12:59:42 GMT

The headteacher of a school in Bristol has been praised for his leadership and work

Hull teachers to take harder line on sick note culture

Tue, 5 May 2009 11:28:26 GMT

Teachers at Hull schools are to crack down on the sick note culture which is damaging

Schools urged to follow good practice in art teaching

Fri, 1 May 2009 16:24:48 GMT

More schools need to follow the example of those highlighted by Ofsted as exhibiting

School staff don dancing shoes for charity event

Fri, 1 May 2009 14:22:59 GMT

A brave group of teachers at a school in the north-east of England are taking to the

Teachers urged to take advantage of childcare savings

Fri, 1 May 2009 11:07:01 GMT

Teaching staff in the UK have been urged to take advantage of the availability of tax

Career-changers urged to consider teaching profession

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:37:18 GMT

The teaching profession offers a chance for career-changers to gain more satisfaction

TimePlan helps place Canadian Gaelic-medium teachers in Scotland

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:37:01 GMT

Canadians are helping to meet a vital need for Gaelic-medium teachers in Scotland, it

Primary academies could give staff 'more freedom for teaching'

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:47:25 GMT

Proposals to create academies in the primary sector could be successful as long as

President Obama names National Teacher of the Year

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:47:03 GMT

US president Barack Obama has named 2009's National Teacher of the Year at a White

Teaching 'top destination' for university leavers

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:13:02 GMT

Teaching is the top destination for university leavers for the first time in recent

Teaching 'proving popular' with high-flying graduates

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:03:27 GMT

Some of the country's top graduates are considering turning to teaching as the

Effective art teaching can equip pupils with 'highly valued' skills

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:06:29 GMT

Effective teaching in art, craft and design lessons can equip pupils with a range of

Primary teachers in England called upon to boost speaking skills

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:08:07 GMT

A government adviser is calling for primary teachers in England to provide their

New appointment for US department of education

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:02:24 GMT

New appointments for the US department of education have been announced by secretary

New additional needs guidance for teachers in Scotland

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:07:33 GMT

Teachers in Scotland are being provided with information to help them provide support

Sinnott teaching fellows set to help community with government funds

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:09:54 GMT

Teachers from across the country are to have the chance to spend time working with

Teacher recruitment day to be held in Essex

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:52:43 GMT

A growth in enquiries about teaching careers has resulted in the setting up of a

Tasteless task for Thamesmead teachers

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:09:20 GMT

Teachers at a Shepperton school proved sporting participants when pupils designed a

US children and parents encouraged to thank teaching staff

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:07:01 GMT

Children and parents in the US have been encouraged to thank their teaching

Teachers require mental health training, says union

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:03:21 GMT

A Welsh teaching union is to call for teachers in the country to be provided with

Change art lesson style to inspire boys, says watchdog

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:03:07 GMT

Boys are being put off from pursuing art, craft and design exams because of the style

Bingo fun available for teachers in England

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:11:46 GMT

Teachers in England could soon have their eyes down looking for two fat ladies, after

Primary pupils adopt novel approach to headteacher recruitment

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:44:05 GMT

Headteacher recruitment has been given a novel twist by pupils at a primary school in

New theatre advice available for teachers in England

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:02:30 GMT

A new online resource is to be launched for teachers in England, it has

Teachers cautioned against 'spoon feeding' pupils

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:29:06 GMT

Teachers should be "willing to accept" that they do not have to "spoon

Scottish teacher recognised for contribution to dyslexia education

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:35:59 GMT

A teacher in Scotland could retire on a high this summer as she is up for a national

CPD scheme welcomed in Exeter

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:07:03 GMT

Teachers in England have welcomed the opportunity to further their skills as part of

TDA welcomes new behaviour measures

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:23:46 GMT

New measures to tackle problematic behaviour outlined by Sir Alan Steer have been

New research could provide teaching advice for FASD pupils

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:07:38 GMT

Teachers in England could soon be issued with new specialist advice, if plans to

Staff learn new teaching methods during China visit

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:12:23 GMT

A group of teachers from Harpenden have embraced innovative teaching methods after

Celebrity hairdresser thanks former teacher for success

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:21:20 GMT

It was an art teacher while at school in York that first inspired celebrity

Teachers 'central' to BSF success

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:09:33 GMT

Teachers will be central to the success of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF)

Teachers to represent Coatbridge in Malawi

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:09:07 GMT

Senior teachers at schools in Coatbridge in Lanarkshire are to be among a group of

Online weather education resource launched for teachers

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:36:32 GMT

Teachers in the UK have contributed to the creation of a brand new online resource

Teachers in Scotland issued with new autism advice

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:14:52 GMT

Teachers in Scotland are set to receive new guidance about providing education to

Teacher role 'central' to boosting pupils' achievement

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:11:04 GMT

The role of teachers is central in boosting performance and life chances for young

Education of homeless US students to benefit from funding

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:40:47 GMT

New funds have been released to help support educational and related needs of

Ambitious teacher hopes to race to marathon finishing line

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:04:22 GMT

A teacher from Whitley Bay will next weekend be participating in the London Marathon,

Teachers advised about best practice autism education

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:10:22 GMT

Teachers in England are being offered advice about dealing with autistic pupils at a

ICT 'must not detract' from core teaching responsibilities

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:31:44 GMT

Teaching staff must ensure that they only use ICT in lessons where appropriate, it

Teaching 'jeopardised' by television soundbites

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:38:32 GMT

"Soundbite" television is detrimentally affecting pupils' focus while at

Teacher training institution granted new funding

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:01:49 GMT

A UK university has been granted funding to allow more people to train as teachers in

Teachers call for reduced class size policy

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:14:09 GMT

Making class sizes smaller would serve to improve behaviour and attainment, the

Teachers speak out against primary homework

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:06:33 GMT

Children at primary schools should not be set homework, people in teaching jobs have

Teachers in support of Ofsted inspections, survey suggests

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:12:10 GMT

An overwhelming majority of teachers are in support of inspections carried out by the

National Strategies contract extended by government

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:03:50 GMT

Continual professional development for teaching staff has been given a boost

National standards consultation announced in NZ

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:44:55 GMT

The New Zealand government is due to launch an extensive programme on public

Teachers must be good 'people people'

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:08:28 GMT

The most important thing in the recruitment of teaching staff is that they have the

National testing is stopping children enjoying school, say teachers

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:28:20 GMT

Children in primary schools should be allowed to learn more through play and be

Teachers urged to become familiar with guidance on homophobic bullying

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:40:20 GMT

Teachers should ensure that they are aware of guidance regarding combating homophobic

Teachers in Scotland urged to support pupils living in care

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:06:38 GMT

Teachers in Scotland have been urged to ensure that they are aware of which of their

North-east teacher recognised with prestigious fellowship

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 16:33:01 GMT

A teacher in the north-east of England has been awarded prestigious community

Minority beliefs set to feature in new religious studies syllabus

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:22:14 GMT

Teachers in secondary schools in England could soon be equipping pupils with

Teachers 'should help tackle' childhood weight issues

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:06:22 GMT

Teachers should be among those playing a part in combating the growing problem of

US announces new education investment

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:43:43 GMT

The US government is investing $44 billion ($30 billion) into education to help

England 'proving popular' for Northern Irish NQTs

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:06:25 GMT

A shortage of teaching positions in Northern Ireland is leading to many

Teachers in Scotland to receive new curriculum guidance

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:13:02 GMT

New guidance for teachers in Scotland has been launched by the Scottish

IT skills 'no use without three Rs'

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:07:33 GMT

Employers might value IT skills but they are no good in isolation, says Sue Fieldman,

Teachers 'should get more control of curriculum', MPs argue

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:03:44 GMT

Teachers should be given more control over the national curriculum, a cross-party

Top teachers help pupils learn 'four times faster'

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:01:07 GMT

Pupils taught by top teachers are able to learn up to four times faster than those

Teachers praised following publication of test results

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:52:59 GMT

The news that record numbers of primary school children achieved the expected level

Cheerleading helps PE 'engagement'

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:52:20 GMT

It may sound like an April Fool, but data released yesterday (Wednesday, April 1st)

Primary school curriculum change 'will be a good thing'

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:42:30 GMT

Following revelations over the extent to which the Department for Children, Schools

Surrey primary bucks the male teacher trend

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:34:44 GMT

Figures recently released under the Freedom of Information Act indicated that a

Teacher in Scotland wins European technology award

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:32:06 GMT

A teacher in Scotland has been awarded for his work using technology in

Action needed to combat affect of television on behaviour, say teachers

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:21:57 GMT

A teaching union is calling on television companies to "take more

Close shave for charitable teacher

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:50:09 GMT

A charitable teacher has sacrificed all her hair to raise money for a good

Teachers urged to become less cautious about school trip adventures

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:15:12 GMT

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has urged teachers to allow their pupils to be more

Special needs pupils 'hindered' by sympathetic teachers

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:54:15 GMT

Teaching staff should be less sympathetic to pupils with learning difficulties or

Teachers 'understand benefits' of school trips

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:35:49 GMT

The vast majority of teachers believe that learning out of school is beneficial for

Award highlights important role played by primary teachers

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:09:38 GMT

The important role that primary teachers play in helping to develop their pupils is

More BME teachers required in England's schools

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:23:03 GMT

There is currently a shortage of teachers from black and minority ethnic (BME)

Lincolnshire teacher to share experiences in Kuwait

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:06:50 GMT

A Middle Eastern emirate will play host to a Lincolnshire teacher next week for a

Cumbria 'bucks the trend' for male primary teachers

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:31:13 GMT

Having an abundance of male teachers has impacted positively on pupils in Cumbria, it

PSHE lessons 'should include' first aid training

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:48:09 GMT

Teachers should be educating their pupils about first aid as part of PSHE lessons, it

New teaching master's to be delivered in south-west

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:24:32 GMT

The new MA in teaching and learning is to be pioneered in the south-west of England,

Teachers 'should help tackle' serious depression in pupils

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:19:14 GMT

Teachers should be at the front line of stopping depressed children reaching

Independent school teachers 'on loan' to nearby state school

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:10:35 GMT

Teaching staff from the science department at a private school in Scotland are to

Teaching profession "one of the most rewarding on Earth"

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:54:37 GMT

The importance of having male teachers in primary school classrooms has been

Men 'should embrace' primary teaching opportunities

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:24:10 GMT

Primary schools need more men in teaching roles, according to new figures accessed

New chartered teachers body launched in Scotland

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:08:03 GMT

A new professional body representing the interests of chartered teachers in Scotland

Teachers appeal to businesses to keep alive African dream

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:34:12 GMT

Two teachers in Hartlepool have turned to asking local businesses for financial

?4m cash injection to create 100 teaching jobs in Scotland

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:32:01 GMT

Around 100 new teaching jobs are set to be created in Scotland after the announcement

Young entrepreneurs boosted by new scheme

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:25:29 GMT

Schoolchildren looking to one day run their own businesses have been offered the

Teacher gets "culture shock" during trip to India

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:51:52 GMT

A year five teacher has returned from an expedition to India to tell his pupils about

Expert urges teachers to learn more about "global playground"

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:52:42 GMT

Teachers and parents should learn more about the digital "global

Former NZ minister finds her perfect partner in TimePlan

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:04:02 GMT

A former New Zealand minister has welcomed the news that education recruitment firm

Red Nose Day stardom for Watford teachers

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:41:12 GMT

A group of teachers have done their bit for charity by dancing their way to national

SEN teachers to be equipped with new sex education resource

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:40:32 GMT

A new resource could be distributed to special needs teachers across the country

Teacher takes up Apprentice challenge

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:23:22 GMT

A Rochdale science teacher has become one of the latest candidates to compete to work

Teachers in England learn lessons in Qatar

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:27:02 GMT

A group of teachers from Widnes and Runcorn have spoken about the lessons learnt

School first aid training receives teacher backing

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:26:34 GMT

All teachers surveyed in a recent poll stated that they believe the opportunity to

TimePlan launches school leadership recruitment division

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:49:05 GMT

Leading teacher recruitment firm TimePlan has launched a brand new division to

Teaching staff hit the ground running

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:31:30 GMT

A teacher and a teaching assistant from Salisbury will be among those taking part in

Concerns expressed about teachers' apprenticeship doubts

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:16:09 GMT

Teachers must be provided with more information about apprenticeships if a government

Bright graduates 'increasingly' opting for teaching profession

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:20:52 GMT

Both graduates and career changers are becoming increasingly interested in a career

Teacher development programme commended in report

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:04:58 GMT

The Teacher Learning Academy (TLA) has had a positive response in a new independent

Actor recalls humour of favourite teacher

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:22:03 GMT

A teacher with a "brilliant sense of humour" helped inspire actor Paterson

Secondary teachers to be provided with new guidance

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:17:12 GMT

Secondary school teachers will soon be receiving new guidance to help them implement

Teachers urged to encourage cycling to school

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:01:39 GMT

Teachers have taken part in an initiative that aims to encourage more people to cycle

Montessori teaching 'proving more popular'

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:23:19 GMT

The recession has led to a growing number of people training to become Montessori

Teachers targeted in Oxford's campaign to broaden intake

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:07:20 GMT

Teachers around the UK are being targeted by Oxford University in its bid to broaden

Homophobic bullying requires more of a focus in schools, says charity

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:17:57 GMT

Teachers require more training to help tackle the growing problem of homophobic

Brazilian lesson for Nottingham teachers

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:17:29 GMT

A group of teachers are set to learn about different teaching styles during a trip to

Concerns raised about headteacher shortages in Hampshire

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:57:25 GMT

Hampshire could soon face a shortage of school leaders, according to a new report

Teachers in England advised about how to deal with creationism debate

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:28:39 GMT

A new advice pack about addressing the issue of creationism has been issued to some

Obama to outline education plans

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:31:32 GMT

Barack Obama is set to unveil his plans to improve the US education system in a

Professionals to be targeted in new teacher recruitment initiative

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:59 GMT

The government is due to launch a new initiative to attract more people into the

Early years teaching is "very rewarding"

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:00:41 GMT

Early years teaching is a "very rewarding career" that more men should

Lib Dems outline new teacher policies

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:25:21 GMT

Teacher training should include more learning overseen in the classroom by

Teaching recruitment event proves a success

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 09:58:09 GMT

Interest in the teaching profession is soaring as the economy continues to take a

High school teachers selected to help promising students

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 16:54:46 GMT

High school teachers from across the US have been selected to develop independent

Teaching assistant scheme proves a success in north-west

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:58:59 GMT

The recruitment of teaching assistants to focus on improving reading and writing

Teachers advised about support of army children

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:12:27 GMT

School staff who teach children whose parents are to be deployed to Afghanistan are

SEN initiative set to be extended for more teachers

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:56:05 GMT

More teachers in the UK are set to benefit from a pioneering initiative for special

Teachers offered science experiment advice at exhibition

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:54:23 GMT

An exhibition in Birmingham later this month is set to offer teachers in England tips

Norwich teacher set to take squash event by storm

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:17:47 GMT

A teacher at a Norwich secondary school is on course to prove that he is one of the

More vacancies is a 'key reason' behind growing teacher applications

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 16:34:59 GMT

A growing number of vacancies in the teaching sector is one of the key reasons why

Songwriting success for talented teachers

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 15:10:17 GMT

A pair of teachers in Wales have bagged first place in a televised songwriting

Advice booklets issued to England's maths teachers

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:07:53 GMT

Teachers in England are due to receive a new booklet with recommendations for maths

Teacher takes up unique pentathlon challenge

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:40:58 GMT

A Surrey-based teacher has volunteered to take part in a unique sport

"Always a need" for science and maths teachers

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:47:49 GMT

The continuing requirement for science and maths teachers across the country has been

BME teachers 'in demand' in Bristol

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:09:06 GMT

Teachers from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds are in demand in the area

Slipper-y charity event held by Scarborough teachers

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:49:30 GMT

The staffroom was more relaxed at a Scarborough primary school recently, as teaching

Prospective teachers flock to event in London

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:04:20 GMT

There was a 50 per cent increase in the number of people expressing interest in

Teachers 'help bring down' truancy levels

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:42:50 GMT

Teachers have been praised for their part in bringing down truancy rates in

Marathon challenge for charity-minded teacher

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:32:48 GMT

A geography teacher is to run the London Marathon in memory of his

Career changers regard teaching as a 'stable career'

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:31:59 GMT

Teaching is regarded as a more stable career than other professions, leading to a

Primary school teacher uses philosophy knowledge to write a book

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:29:57 GMT

A primary school teacher has used her passion for philosophy to write a children's

Teachers in England express confidence in qualifications

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:59:31 GMT

A large majority of teachers in England have expressed confidence in the country's

Ofsted calls on teachers to consider citizenship training

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:01:05 GMT

Taking part in citizenship courses allows teachers to boost their professional

Benefits of teaching outlined by TDA official

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:09:11 GMT

The benefits of entering a teaching career have been outlined by a Training and

Primary language teaching wins praise

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:17:55 GMT

The teaching of languages in primary schools, which has recently escalated, has won

Brave pupil determined to honour teacher

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:38:12 GMT

A teacher has been nominated for an award for persuading doctors to recognise there

Teachers encouraged to help combat homophobic bullying

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:07:43 GMT

Teachers are being issued with a new resource pack to help them tackle the problem of

SA education council meeting held

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:32:22 GMT

The South African council of education ministers met yesterday to discuss a number of

Teachers take to the dance floor for pilot

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:22:49 GMT

Teachers in Brighton will have the chance to put on their dancing shoes as part of a

Teaching applications escalating, says recruitment body

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:04:10 GMT

A growing number of people in England are opting to enter the teaching profession, it

Bicycle adventure planned for charity-minded teacher

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:57:15 GMT

An adventurous Lanarkshire teacher is set to ride hundreds of miles in a bid to raise

Teaching staff invited to contribute to accountability debate

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:43:31 GMT

Teachers are to be surveyed on their views about accountability by the professional

ICT knowledge enhanced during teachers' Qatari trip

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:01:51 GMT

Teachers from a range of schools in Grimsby have been sent to a training course in

Teachers urged to use technology to boost maths engagement

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:32:36 GMT

Teachers can make use of technology to encourage pupils to take more interest in

Artistic teachers show off their talents

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:14:33 GMT

Teachers at a school in Oxfordshire have been showing off their artistic talents as

Scottish teachers given chance to visit China

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:10:44 GMT

Teachers in Scotland will have the chance to learn some Mandarin on a trip to China,

Teachers run to raise funds for school

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:14:24 GMT

Raising money for a special needs school was the order of the day for two Kent-based

Government 'plans to invest' in ICT teacher support

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:58:28 GMT

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) intends to invest in

Teacher has poetry published

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:05:16 GMT

A poetic teacher has been recognised for her talent by having her work

Aberdeen teaching staff gain mentor recognition

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:10:56 GMT

A number of members of teaching staff at an Aberdeen school have boosted their

"Virtual" teaching tool designed for chemistry lessons

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:38:05 GMT

A new teaching tool for chemistry lessons has been developed by university

Retirement benefits 'higher' for US teachers than private professionals

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:23:05 GMT

Teachers in the US who work at public schools gain more from employer contributions

Teachers 'become learners' for the day

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:16:53 GMT

A number of Cornwall teachers collaborated recently during a special day of

Food budget limit for charity-minded teachers

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:51:02 GMT

Teachers in the country of Lancashire are going to do their bit for charity by

Teacher applicants looking for 'recession proof' job

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:21:46 GMT

A growing number of people are applying for teacher training courses in a bid to

New teacher training places offered to fill Bedfordshire shortages

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:43:14 GMT

A record number of teacher training places are to be offered at the University of

Temporary teaching assistants boost language results

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:27:32 GMT

Secondary schools in Brighton are hiring international students as teaching

Teachers attend European school technology conference

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:02:46 GMT

Teachers from across Europe have attended an annual conference about the use of

Supply teachers express 'preference' for academies

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:36:28 GMT

Supply teachers favour working in academies over every other type of school, a new

Teachers urged to arrange more school trips

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:51:43 GMT

The government has encouraged teachers to take their pupils on more school

Music training day for Highland teachers

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:13:39 GMT

A special training day was held for primary school teachers in the Highlands

Schools urged to teach 'employability' skills

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:41:06 GMT

Teachers at schools and colleges should focus more on ensuring that their pupils have

Shropshire staff equipped with new outdoor teaching skills

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:38:03 GMT

Teaching staff in Shropshire have all qualified with a new set of skills set to

Teachers trusted by public, survey indicates

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:05 GMT

Teachers are the second most-trusted professionals in the country, a new survey has

Secretary Duncan makes first public school visit in office

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:27:34 GMT

The US' new secretary of education has made his first visit to a public high school

Teacher team to take part in Arctic challenge

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:34:48 GMT

A geography teacher is planning to do some of her own research outside of school, as

Internet safety information launched by Becta

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:05:35 GMT

New training material is to be issued to teachers at schools and colleges around the

Teacher celebrates winning a new car

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:56:00 GMT

A teacher is celebrating after winning a brand-new car at an event in

Essex schools look to recruit Australian teachers

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:41:43 GMT

Australian teachers are much sought after in the UK because of the similarity of

Benefits of male teachers touted in Liverpool

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:59:41 GMT

Having a male teacher "definitely" has an impact on the development of

Teachers and pupils hailed for environmental efforts

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:43:12 GMT

Teachers and pupils have been praised for managing to boost the energy efficiency of

Researchers call for more music teacher training

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:36:18 GMT

Music teachers in primary schools require more training, according to a new piece of

Nottingham calls for more male primary teachers

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 11:01:51 GMT

A male teacher has urged more men to consider a career in primary school

Teacher recruitment campaign launched in Wales

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:21:54 GMT

Wales is undergoing a teacher recruitment campaign for the early years, it has

Teachers 'strongly in support' of first aid training in school

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:10:25 GMT

More than 84 per cent of secondary school teachers across the UK strongly believe

Importance of teachers stressed by Conservatives

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:18:07 GMT

Teachers play a central role in improving standards among disadvantaged pupils, it

2009 plans laid out by Australian education department

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:51:36 GMT

The Australian Department of Education has laid out its plans for the sector for the

Johnson calls for more black teachers in schools

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:14:17 GMT

There is a need to encourage more black people to become involved in the teaching

Investment in new teaching assistant posts for cookery classes

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:05:39 GMT

Hundreds of specialist teaching assistants are due to be recruited as part of a new

School leavers 'could become' teaching assistant apprentices

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:22:44 GMT

Schools could choose to hire school leavers as apprentice teaching assistants, the

Teachers urged to help support pupils' wellbeing

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:58:23 GMT

Teachers should ensure that they address the emotional health and wellbeing of their

Expert calls for more VLE training for teachers

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:15:12 GMT

More training needs to be provided for teachers to help them learn how to use virtual

First lady broaches topic of education

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:40:34 GMT

The US' new first lady has dedicated her first public speech since she moved into the

Government calls for teacher 'aspiration' support

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:38:11 GMT

The government has called on teachers to help support the aspirations of

Report calls for teacher pay increases

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:59:17 GMT

Teachers should be offered significant pay increases for working in deprived areas,

Top rating for Africa-bound primary school

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 16:23:47 GMT

A Nottinghamshire primary school has received a top rating from Ofsted, it has

New initiative to recruit maths teachers launched

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:33:48 GMT

A former television star has been chosen to front a new initiative to encourage more

More maths teachers needed 'to boost results'

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:05:39 GMT

England needs more maths teachers if it is to improve attainment among disadvantaged

Teachers call for more training to prepare for diplomas

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:52:22 GMT

Teachers in England have called for more training to help them prepare for the

Robot teachers will 'never' replace school staff

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:03:38 GMT

Teachers will never be replaced by technology, as it is school staff that really

Expert calls for teachers to fully exploit technology

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:03:08 GMT

Technology is not driving education "as quickly as everyone thinks", it has

More recess boosts pupils' attention span, says research

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:02:45 GMT

The opportunity for more recesses can boost the attention span of pupils, a new study

Skydiving teachers to raise money for Africa children

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:04:05 GMT

Four teachers are among a group of people who have agreed to take part in a

Teaching vacancies advertised in Suffolk

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:08:51 GMT

There are dozens of posts for teachers available throughout Suffolk, it has

Great walk for charity-minded teacher

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A teaching assistant is to walk the Great Wall of China in a bid to raise money for

Teacher clowns around to beat marathon record

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:31:45 GMT

A teacher from Radley is celebrating after apparently breaking a world record, it has

Creative teachers fill niche in the market

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:14:48 GMT

The lack of books about children with disabilities prompted two teachers in Scotland

Male role models at school help pupils' "development"

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:03:42 GMT

Having a male teacher at school allows pupils to combat any negative views about men,

Cambridge to host free teacher conference

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:26:46 GMT

The University of Cambridge is to play host to a number of teachers at a special

Green-fingered teachers qualify with special skills

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:51:53 GMT

A group of ten teachers have qualified as Forest School leaders, equipping them with

Teaching offers a 'different kind of challenge'

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:10:24 GMT

A "different kind of challenge" is offered to those who pursue a career in

US teachers rewarded for engaging students in maths

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:43:33 GMT

More than 30 teachers from across the US have been rewarded for engaging students in

Expert calls for more teacher training

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:29:10 GMT

Teachers should be trained to identify problems such as self-harming and eating

Childcare jobs need to be on "more men's radar"

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:08:24 GMT

The importance of having "positive male role models" in nursery schools has

Teachers urged to harness benefits of technology

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:16:06 GMT

The benefits of technology should be harnessed by teachers, it has been

Comparisons drawn between Obama and Labour education policy

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:02:37 GMT

Comparisons between Labour's education policies for England in 1997 have been made

Advice book issued for trainee teachers

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:28:39 GMT

A new advice book for trainee teachers has been written by a former university

Men "vastly under-represented" in early years workforce

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:12:17 GMT

Men are "vastly under-represented" in nurseries, an expert has

Watchdog cautions music teachers to protect their hearing

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Music teachers have been urged to take measures to protect their hearing during

Report calls for more support for BME teachers

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:11:57 GMT

Black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers need more support to take up leadership

Teaching praised for quality

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:11:24 GMT

The teachers at a St Peter's School in Lympstone, Devon have been commended in a new

More male nursery teachers required, survey suggests

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:07:08 GMT

More men are required to work in nurseries, according to the findings of a new

Teacher shows off cooking skills

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:32:42 GMT

A Glasgow-based teacher has cooked up a storm after appearing on Scottish television

England education jobs 'set to increase'

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:55:23 GMT

Education jobs in England are set to grow noticeably over the next ten years, new

Economic downturn 'doubles' teaching interest

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:01:44 GMT

Interest in teaching in England has almost doubled since the onset of the credit

NQTs "proud" of achievement

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:48:19 GMT

Newly-qualified teachers (NQTs) have spoken of their pride at having graduated from a

Teacher competes to get on international stage

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:47:38 GMT

A teacher could have the honour of representing his country if he impresses in a

Teachers praised in Scottish education review

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:11:56 GMT

School staff have won praise in a major new review about education in

English and maths teachers 'could be offered incentives'

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:26:39 GMT

Plans to provide incentives to recruit and retain teachers in English and maths in

Teachers congratulated for GCSE successes

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:11:43 GMT

Teachers have been praised by the government for boosting GCSE results in National

'Top quality' teaching recognised in St Ives

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:01:35 GMT

The quality of teaching in a school in St Ives has been praised by Ofsted

Teacher training for new home computer initiative

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:09:34 GMT

Teachers will gain support through a new training programme devised to equip them

Aussie exchange for UK teacher

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:34:22 GMT

A Derbyshire-based teacher is heading south for the winter as she goes to Australia

Guidance issued to SEN teachers

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:20:44 GMT

Teachers of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) will soon be able to benefit

US teachers issued with economic downturn advice

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:07:49 GMT

Teachers in the US have been issued with advice about how to deal with some of the

New teacher training concept piloted in Bath

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:27:26 GMT

A new concept in teacher training is being carried out at a Bath

Popularity of teacher training course 'soars'

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:13:47 GMT

The number of people applying to a training course for teachers in England has shot

Labour announces incentive for good teachers in challenging schools

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:30:44 GMT

'Golden handcuffs' are to be offered to some of the best teachers in England, if they

Mindjet joins teacher memory stick scheme

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:06:53 GMT

Teachers in the UK are set to benefit from an initiative providing them with free

Derby school's teaching results in "outstanding" Ofsted report

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:52:32 GMT

The teaching standards at a Derby secondary school have been highly praised in its

Importance of ICT training for teachers highlighted

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:45:54 GMT

It is important that the opportunity to get "fully trained" in ICT is given

Novel teacher attempts to inspire men to teach

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:18:16 GMT

A former teacher has written a novel to inspire men to considering taking up a career

Headteacher shortages grow in England and Wales

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:17:56 GMT

A growing number of headteacher vacancies are opening up across England and Wales, as

Trainee teacher embracing new "way of life"

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:06:04 GMT

A passion for history led a former car fitter to the classroom and he has not looked

Teachers praised highly in "outstanding" Ofsted report

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 16:09:47 GMT

Teachers at Claremont Preparatory and Nursery School have been celebrating an

Teacher 'conned' Doctor Who star into acting

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:25:09 GMT

The new star of the BBC's Doctor Who was first 'conned' into acting by his drama

Extra training for Scottish teachers announced

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:02:37 GMT

Additional training is to be provided to teachers across Scotland to help them

Adventurous teacher plans Alaskan trip

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:20:53 GMT

While snow has been falling in Scotland and the rest of the UK, the conditions are

UK's new immigration system 'successful'

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:19:28 GMT

The UK's new points-based immigration system has been proving a success, as growing

'Urgent need' for young teachers in Dundee

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:04:05 GMT

There is an urgent need for more teachers in Dundee schools, it has been

US teachers awarded in national competition

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:35:09 GMT

Teachers from across the US have won a national competition to give their classroom a

Teach First's popularity 'soaring'

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:25:09 GMT

A growing number of graduates are opting to enter a teaching career due to the

Prospective teachers in England given top tips

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:12:38 GMT

Top tips for those interested in becoming a teacher in England have been

Teacher hopes he is 'hot to trot'

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:24:18 GMT

The dream of a teacher could come true when he attempts to qualify to take part in a

"Crucial" teaching assistants win praise

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:26:55 GMT

Teaching assistants are "crucial" to the running of a school, it has been

Schools should teach 'risk literacy', says expert

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:08:22 GMT

Lessons should be given to pupils educating them regarding how to make choices about

English teachers among most "ICT ready" internationally

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 16:30:53 GMT

Teachers in England are working in some of the best-equipped schools in the world, it

Teachers call for end of loud school bells

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:35:17 GMT

Teachers in Scotland have called for the sounds of school bells to be toned down,

Teachers provided with physiotherapy sessions

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:14:13 GMT

Teachers in Keighley are getting extra-special treatment following their schools'

Bristol 'desperate' to fill headteacher posts

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:48:28 GMT

Bristol is desperate to recruit education staff to fill its headteacher vacancies, it

Queen honours teachers across the UK

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:08:14 GMT

Teachers from across the UK have been rewarded for their work in this year's New

Calls made for more male primary teachers

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:10:51 GMT

A local authority has called for men to consider primary school

Language teaching praised by expert

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:54:36 GMT

Language lessons in schools are becoming more 'flexible', it has been

City workers 'flocking' to teaching profession

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:02:56 GMT

A growing number of City workers are opting to become teachers as the economic crisis

Panto fun for Spalding teachers

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:14 GMT

Teachers at a Spalding school took the stage to entertain their pupils and raise

Mozambique trip success for Bristol teachers

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:15:58 GMT

Six members of teaching staff from a Bristol school have just returned from a visit

TDA encourages modern-day outlook of science teaching

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:12:45 GMT

Outdated views are deterring many people from considering a career as a science

13% of Brits 'aspire' to teaching career

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:39:07 GMT

School teaching has been placed highly in a new survey looking at the career

New poll reveals teachers' attitudes to creationism

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:43:06 GMT

Only 37 per cent of teachers believe the issue of creationism should be addressed at

Teaching move 'right decision' for former banker

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:32:37 GMT

A move into teaching was the right decision for former banker Kevin Watson, he has

First foreign teachers step foot in the Congo

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:30:32 GMT

Two Southend teachers have been telling their pupils about the time they spent in the

Prospective teachers urged to consider role carefully

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:24:50 GMT

City workers who are considering a career in teaching should first spend some time at

Teaching quality overrides effect of school, says research

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:41:52 GMT

Good teaching more effectively improves a child's attainment than the standard of a

New teaching guidelines considered

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:38:43 GMT

The General Teaching Council for England (GTC) is considering new discipline

Victoria Beckham 'inspired' by teacher style

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:14:59 GMT

Victoria Beckham has told a fashion magazine that her style is reminiscent of a

Teachers selected for TDA board

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:39:41 GMT

Three teachers have been selected as new members of the Training and Development

New teacher training programme to be launched UK-wide

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:40:16 GMT

Teachers across the UK will soon be able to take advantage of a series of new

Teachers run for charity

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:43:01 GMT

Teachers at a Bolton school have participated in some festive fun to raise money for

Independent schools encouraged to instigate 'teacher swaps'

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:40:42 GMT

Teacher exchanges could be part of efforts by private schools to break down barriers

Teacher has 24th nativity play success

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:39:44 GMT

A dedicated teacher has organised her school's nativity play for the 24th year in a

Obama announces new education secretary

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:05:28 GMT

Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan has been selected by president-elect Barack Obama

Teacher represents UK in China

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:33:22 GMT

A teacher has returned from a trip to China, having been selected as one of 30

Teachers win high praise for making learning "fun"

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:57:07 GMT

Teachers at a school in Bedford have won praise for their approach to

Teachers buying classroom items to 'make lessons fun'

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:35:11 GMT

The majority of teachers in the UK use their own money to fund prizes and other items

Teachers raise Father Christmas concerns

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:41:23 GMT

Teachers are more concerned about political correctness than parents when it comes to

Christmas gift guidelines issued to Scottish teachers

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:40:25 GMT

A number of local authorities in Scotland have issued guidelines about what gifts are

Researchers suggest teaching methods to boost pupil participation

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:46:09 GMT

A new survey has found that pupils' participation in learning can be significantly

Teachers accepting more slang, survey reveals

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:45:42 GMT

A growing number of teachers are accepting slang phrases in tests, it has

Reward presented to lifesaving teacher

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:13:26 GMT

A teacher is to be honoured for his bravery after saving seven tourists on the Pic Du

Bright graduates should teach primary maths, say MPs

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:01:46 GMT

A scheme that puts bright graduates into under-achieving secondary schools following

New Zealand scores highly for early childhood provision

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:47:56 GMT

New Zealand has won praise for its early childhood education and care in a new

Inventive teacher wins award

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:35:08 GMT

An innovative teacher has won an award for her work to add to her already bulging

Importance of maths highlighted in fun project

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:13:31 GMT

Pupils from Kingswood School in Bath have been learning about using mathematics in

Leeds teachers bungee jump for charity

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:37:14 GMT

Two Leeds-based teachers have taken the plunge in a bungee jump for

Trip to England for overseas teachers

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:39:44 GMT

Overseas teachers from a range of countries visited a Morpeth School

Teachers giving incorrect A-level predictions to 'motivate' students

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:34:01 GMT

Teachers may be predicting A-level results inaccurately in order to motivate or

Teachers contribute to England's international success, says expert

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:11:30 GMT

Teachers have played a vital role in improving the results of pupils in England, it

Teachers share Christmas gift stories

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:41:05 GMT

Teachers in England have shared their stories about the variety of Christmas gifts

New qualification earned by Cumbrian teachers

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:45:48 GMT

Two teachers based in primaries in Cumbria are among the latest recipients of a

Exam results do not reflect ability, say teachers

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:17:54 GMT

The majority of teachers do not believe that exam results reflect the true academic

Primary teachers should have more flexibility, says report

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:17:39 GMT

Primary school teachers should be allowed to have more flexibility in their work, it

Call made for emphasis on technology in primaries

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:26:18 GMT

Primary school teachers could be required to ensure that as much emphasis is placed

Men need to be aware of benefits of primary teaching, says expert

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:50:01 GMT

Having a "diverse" workforce adds strength to schools, it has been

Teacher numbers fall for subject associations, say figures

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:35:10 GMT

The number of teachers with membership of subject associations has fallen, new

Survey gauges teachers' opinions on diplomas

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:03:42 GMT

Teachers' views on one of the newest qualifications in England's schools are to be

Students 'learn without realising' as teddies go into orbit

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:08:05 GMT

Schoolchildren in Cambridge have been learning about space travel by launching teddy

Teachers to encourage poetry for emotional expression

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 13:32:03 GMT

Children are to be encouraged to use poetry as a means to express their emotions in

Teaching a "safe port" during storm of credit crunch

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:23:47 GMT

The economic downturn is prompting a growing number of people to consider a teaching

UK education changes outlined in Queen's Speech

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:46:52 GMT

Proposed changes outlined today in the Queen's Speech include plans to give teachers

New technology in teaching award announced

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:04:57 GMT

A new teaching award will recognise school staff who utilise technology effectively

Teacher in bid to fund new African school

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:28:51 GMT

A teacher is helping to build a school in Africa, in a bid to provide local children

Celebrities try their hand at teaching

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:19:47 GMT

A number of famous faces became teachers for the day as they took part in a special

Retired teacher records discipline tips for schools

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:48:31 GMT

A former teacher has written a book containing details about tackling discipline in

New consultation phase launched for teachers' code of conduct

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:37:25 GMT

The development of a new code of conduct for teachers in England will include the

Teaching and learning techniques discussed at conference

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:32:13 GMT

A range of approaches to learning and teaching were discussed at a special one-day

Government urged to implement HIV guidelines for schools

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:32:17 GMT

Teaching unions have called on the UK government to address the issue of how to treat

UK immigration changes come into force

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:07:50 GMT

The second phase of the UK's new points-based immigration system came into force last

New headship opportunities for brightest teachers

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:41:06 GMT

A new programme will allow a number of the brightest teachers to be fast tracked into

Good teaching early 'improves children's development'

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:36:14 GMT

Good teaching both at pre-school and primary school level will positively affect the

Teacher recruitment targets beaten

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:35:09 GMT

This year's targets for recruiting trainee teacher recruitment for key subjects has

New science teacher recruitment campaign launched

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:34:49 GMT

A new recruitment campaign for science teachers in England has been launched by the

Party leader condemns "stigma" deterring men from teaching

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:09:05 GMT

Many men are deterred from becoming an early years teacher due to a

Ofsted calls for better training for business teachers

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:08:15 GMT

Business teaching needs to be improved in order to insure that students are inspired

Lord calls for more Latin teachers in schools

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:07:46 GMT

Calls for more Latin teachers in England have been made by peers.

Lord

Minister pledges to "empower teachers"

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:57:16 GMT

A government minister has pledged to ensure that teachers are in the best position to

Calls made for more diversity training for teachers

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:56:46 GMT

More diversity training should be supplied to teachers it has been argued, amid

Pupil behaviour improvement attributed to teachers

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:56:07 GMT

The behaviour of primary school pupils is improving - and it is largely down to the

Gillard wants to attract "best and brightest" to teaching

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:07:14 GMT

The Australian government is "determined to fix" the education system by

Teachers demonstrate skills during Middle East trip

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:06:52 GMT

Two Gloucestershire-based teachers have flown to the Middle East to help share their

Credit crunch 'offers hope' for science teaching

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:06:30 GMT

Despite resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs and drastically hitting the

Calls made for more comprehensive teacher training

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:06:12 GMT

Researchers have called on teacher training institutions in England and Scotland to

Fun teaching method creates 'best lesson'

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:47:09 GMT

By thinking outside of the box and ensuring that all his pupils were involved,

Financial crisis campaign launched to help teachers

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:46:13 GMT

Teachers who are struggling to cope with the effects of the economic crisis may be

More heads should be honoured, says councillor

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:31:02 GMT

Those who use their skills in the teaching profession to turn round a 'failing'

UK heads explore Venezuelan teaching methods

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:30:36 GMT

Some of the poorest areas of Venezuela have this month been hosting a group of

Teachers urged to give diabetic children better support

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:40:27 GMT

Schools and teachers must offer pupils with diabetes better support, it has been

Early years teachers achieve 'gold standard' qualification

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:38:32 GMT

Specially-trained early years teachers have become among the first to graduate from a

Government launches new school filtering software

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:37:16 GMT

The government has launched new software that can be used by teachers to help

MP stands up for green schools in compost row

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:29:59 GMT

An MP has criticised plans to make schools and charities register to own a compost

Schools gain new funding

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:19:09 GMT

Schools in West Yorkshire are set to benefit from millions of pounds worth of

Teachers on learning expedition

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:53 GMT

Teachers in Aberdeenshire have been given their chance to enhance their wider

School 'breaks attainment barriers'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:16:20 GMT

A school in Teesside has been praised for helping pupils from poor backgrounds

Carshalton school brings more than career satisfaction for teachers

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:15:31 GMT

Six teachers at the same school have all got married after finding love in the staff

Scottish schools in overseas recruitment drive

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:14:10 GMT

A shortage of teachers in rural schools has prompted a local authority to recruit

Carlisle school praised for community work

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:27:44 GMT

Staff at a school in Carlisle have been recognised for their work outside the

Teacher development 'key' to high standards

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:01:25 GMT

Continuous professional development of teachers is the key to maintaining high

Chinese culture lessons for English pupils

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:59:54 GMT

Teachers in Devon and Cornwall are helping pupils to learn about Chinese culture, it

'Innovative' teaching method wins praise

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:31:47 GMT

An international competition recognising innovative teaching practices has recognised

Calls made for new targeted teacher training

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:11:18 GMT

Teachers should be trained on how to bring out the best in white working-class

Teaching course granted new funds for bursary

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:10:53 GMT

Physics and chemistry graduates considering pursuing a career in teaching could

Teachers given health and safety advice

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:10:22 GMT

Teachers and school leaders in Hertfordshire will next week be given advice about how

New reading campaign launched in Wales

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:34 GMT

Teachers in Wales are to be provided with a special learning resource to help them

Minister welcomes new childcare teaching course

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:06 GMT

Those planning to teach younger children in Scotland can now sign up to a new

Mother calls for more autism teacher training

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:29:36 GMT

Skills to deal with pupils who have autism must be provided to teachers, it has been

TLA 'helping develop new approaches' for teachers

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:04:25 GMT

The benefits of the Teacher Learning Academy (TLA) have been outlined at a

Indian teachers welcomed in Warwickshire

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:04:06 GMT

The UK welcomed a group of ten Indian teachers for a week, as they visited various

English teachers visit Bangladesh

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:03:43 GMT

Bangladesh played host to a number of English teachers, who visited the country as

Teacher turned writer recalls career

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:03:23 GMT

A former teacher has written a variety of "feelgood books" based on his own

Institute of Education to investigate Holocaust teaching

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:20:53 GMT

A scheme that will investigate how the Holocaust is taught in schools in England is

School creationism debate "still fierce"

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:20:27 GMT

Creationism and intelligent design should be taught in school science classes, some

Research highlights impact of US policy change on teacher recruitment

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:20:05 GMT

Policy changes have a big impact on where US school staff choose to teach, new

'Exceptional' teachers win international awards

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:57:58 GMT

Microsoft has held its fourth Worldwide Innovative Teachers Forum in Hong

Give teachers more power, says Gove

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:57:37 GMT

Teachers need to be provided with more powers if the rate of temporary

SRE support from teachers urged

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:57:09 GMT

Teachers are responsible for sharing the duty to inform children about issues

Schools urged to give more support to teachers

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:56:42 GMT

Teachers need to have adequate support from their schools in a bid to deal with

International teacher cooperation encouraged with new scheme

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:41:00 GMT

The European Commission has unveiled a new initiative that could see teachers

Teaching assistants 'boosting results'

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:40:38 GMT

The presence of higher level teaching assistants and learning mentors is boosting

Science and maths teaching 'becoming more popular'

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:40:12 GMT

More graduates are opting to enter the education profession as science and maths

E-fellows announced by New Zealand education ministry

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:43:36 GMT

The New Zealand Ministry of Education has this week named the recipients of ten

Language teachers addressed by government minister

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:42:43 GMT

Language teachers in Scotland last week heard from a government minister about the

Teachers in Wales to undergo mental health training

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:41:46 GMT

Teachers in Wales to undergo mental health training

Teachers in Wales are

Males deterred from teaching due to 'gender stereotypes'

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:45:22 GMT

Gender stereotypes are deterring men from entering teaching, it has been

Teachers' views influence government decision

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:44:16 GMT

The Scottish government has taken into account the views of teachers by delaying the

Concerns raised about teacher shortages

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:43:38 GMT

England needs more people to sign up for its maths and science teacher trainee

Teachers contribute to House of Lords investigation

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:17:15 GMT

Teachers and other education professionals have been asked to contribute to a new

Teaching 'has same value' as medicine and law

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:16:48 GMT

Teachers believe they deserve to be paid the same as doctors and lawyers, a new

Teachers welcome new global link website

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:10:13 GMT

Teachers have embraced a new programme designed to enhance international links

Trainee teachers get a taste of Victorian testing

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:49:33 GMT

A group of trainee teachers have given University College Plymouth St Mark and St

Teachers form African links with school

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:48:08 GMT

Two teachers from a Bradford school have returned from a visit to a school in

Expert highlights positive impact of male teachers

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:46:17 GMT

There are many positive consequences of having male teachers in schools, it has been

New teachers to help tackle childhood obesity

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:45:46 GMT

Prospective primary school teachers in Scotland can now sign up to a brand new

Maths teachers take inspiration from workshops

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:25:31 GMT

The University of Cambridge is running a series of innovative workshops for maths

Inspectorate calls for more specialist teacher training

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:24:15 GMT

More teachers in Scotland should be equipped with the specialist knowledge needed to

Down's syndrome learning study to take place at US university

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:38:12 GMT

A study into improving teaching methods for children suffering from Down's syndrome

Award-winning teacher gains "connection" with pupils

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:36:53 GMT

Despite entering the profession later in life, 46-year-old David Miller has just been

Majority of teachers 'happy' with pupils' behaviour

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:30:42 GMT

A survey has suggested that the majority of teachers are happy with the behaviour of

Teachers asked for code of conduct input

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:28:31 GMT

Teachers have been asked to help contribute to discussion about a new regulatory

Teachers can "think outside the box" with language strategy

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:02:50 GMT

Teachers can use the National Language Strategy as a chance to "think outside

Specialist teachers would boost primary results, says expert

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:02:32 GMT

Primary schools should all be equipped with a number of specialist teachers in a bid

Teaching SRE 'to become compuslory'

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:02:06 GMT

The government has announced it will be compulsory for teachers to equip their pupils

New personal finance lessons for English schoolchildren

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:37:55 GMT

Teachers in primary and secondary schools in England will soon be equipping their

TDA to use 'taster' sessions to tackle male teaching misconceptions

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:36:55 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for schools (TDA) is running "taster"

Teachers urged to detect learning difficulties early

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:36:26 GMT

A new call has been made for the provision of training to enable teachers to spot

International teachers 'share good practice'

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:45:14 GMT

Teachers from around the world have travelled to a school in Oldham to exchange

TimePlan find new recruits down under

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:44:45 GMT

One of the UK's top teaching agencies is set to go down under in a bid to find some

New details released about free computer initiative

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:43:55 GMT

The government has released more information about a new initiative to provide

Teaching in London an "incredible experience"

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:46:46 GMT

Teaching in the UK can serve to boost the career of those from abroad, by helping

Teachers flock to Toast Festival

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:46:21 GMT

Hundreds of UK and overseas teachers from all walks of life recently flocked to the

Teachers honoured for their work with awards

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:08:45 GMT

Teachers from all over the UK were celebrating last night after being honoured for

More teachers aspiring to be heads, says survey

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:08:44 GMT

A growing number of teachers aspire to take up a headship, according to new

City workers consider teaching career

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:08:02 GMT

A recruitment drive to attract victims of the credit crunch to teaching has proved a

New professional development campaign for teachers launched

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:06:47 GMT

The professional development of teachers will be aided by a new campaign launched

Teaching Islamic innovations will help prevent extremism, says minister

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:06:14 GMT

Muslim children should be taught about the history of their culture, in a bid to

Teachers cautioned to be aware of ethnic differences

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:04:59 GMT

Teachers have been advised to be aware that Bangladeshi and Pakistani children may

Obama highlights role of education

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:44:46 GMT

The National Education Association in the US has backed Barack Obama for next month's

Teacher shines at award ceremony

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:55:13 GMT

A Whitley Bay teacher is celebrating after winning an award praising his

Teachers should use technology to full potential, says expert

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:53:44 GMT

Teachers must take full advantage of the technology made available to them, it has

Teachers welcome scrapping of key stage 3 tests

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:51:04 GMT

Teachers have welcomed the announcement that 14-year-old pupils in England will no

MP urges teachers to help combat modern culture impact

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:36:54 GMT

Teachers should help ensure that pupils have more realistic aspirations and

TDA encourages men to consider primary school teaching

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:36:29 GMT

Many men are not aware of the range of benefits on offer for primary school teachers,

IT support for teachers 'imperative', says union

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:35:57 GMT

It is 'imperative' that teachers are properly supported so they can make the most of

Teacher takes long walk to school to 'practice what he preaches'

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41:41 GMT

A teacher walked ten miles to school in a bid to encourage more of his pupils to

Gay rights charity offers advice to teachers

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41:06 GMT

Teachers will be offered advice about dealing with homophobic bullying as part of a

"Inspirational" teacher remembered by actor

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:41:36 GMT

Despite attending a comprehensive school where many of the pupils failed to secure a

Success for new music teaching method

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:41:03 GMT

An innovative new teaching technique has proved a hit with pupils across England, it

Teacher rises up the ranks after just three years in profession

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:40:20 GMT

Just six weeks of training was enough to equip Max Haimendorf with the skills to

Pupils head to exhibition to attract headteacher

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:58:06 GMT

Teachers and pupils from a school in Buckinghamshire are setting up a mini classroom

Arsenal players step into teachers' shoes

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:34:48 GMT

Footballers have been stepping into teachers' shoes as part of a new scheme designed

Boys 'favour' male teachers for discussing concerns

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:33:17 GMT

Boys prefer to go to male teachers to discuss concerns they have, defying stereotypes

New teacher guidelines to deal with extremist views

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:32:12 GMT

Teachers in schools in England have been enlisted by the government in the fight

"Imaginative" teaching methods commended

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:45:21 GMT

Teachers in Hampshire have been praised for finding "imaginative" ways to

Teaching 'worth considering' as a new profession

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:44:59 GMT

Teachers are "by and large" welcoming a renewed concentration on standards

Teacher's achievements win books for school

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:44:33 GMT

A teacher has won praise for her work, as well as £1,000 worth of books for her

Shy children targeted by new teaching method

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:43:44 GMT

A private school in England is piloting a new teaching method, in a bid to encourage

South African government pledges commitment to supporting teachers

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:46:46 GMT

South Africa's Department of Education (DoE) is conducting research in a bid to

UK teacher training course wins high praise

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:34:10 GMT

A teacher training course in the UK has been praised by the education watchdog,

Organisation calls for more ICT training for teachers

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:34:05 GMT

Teachers must be given time to enhance their professional development through ICT

South African teacher visits Scottish school

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:49:33 GMT

A South African headteacher has paid a visit to a secondary school on a Scottish

Helen Mirren gives praise to former English teacher

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:48:49 GMT

It was a gentle, quiet English teacher that inspired Oscar-wining actress Dame Helen

Rudd government announces 1,500 training places for early learning teachers

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:47:39 GMT

The Australian government has announced that 500 new Commonwealth-supported higher

Advantages of teaching career outlined

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:59:39 GMT

The availability of positions, job satisfaction and the opportunity to draw on

Expert calls for ADHD training for teachers

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:59:16 GMT

Training for teachers should include a section on attention deficit hyperactivity

Teachers express interest in environment scheme, says survey

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:58:48 GMT

Almost 50 per cent of Welsh teachers believe learning about the environment can be

Teachers hail positive role of Web 2.0

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:45:22 GMT

A number of teachers believe that social networking technology has a positive role to

Union leader backs male teacher role model claims

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:44:45 GMT

Figures showing declining male teacher numbers are unsurprising, but a

Headteacher helps international pupils settle in

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:44:18 GMT

A headteacher has decided to use sign language to communicate with some of his pupils

New teaching technique to be piloted

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:47:49 GMT

A new maths teaching technique which aims to encourage pupils to help each other

Male teachers are 'role models' for young boys

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:46:37 GMT

Almost one in two men consider male primary school teachers to be role models,

Free teacher training offered to ex-troops by Tories

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:05:53 GMT

Free teacher training will be offered to former army personnel in plans put forward

More teachers having input into BSF, says research

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:35:54 GMT

Efforts that have been made over the past year mean the number of teachers who feel

Bankers turning to "rewarding" teaching

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:35:01 GMT

Teaching is becoming an attractive option for bankers who are

Vacancies for teachers rise in England's schools

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:10:41 GMT

There has been a massive increase in the number of teacher vacancies in England's

Shortage of male teachers as gender gap widens, say figures

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:10:14 GMT

The number of men opting to study teaching has decreased, indicating that the gender

Two-year volunteer break for Lichfield teachers

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:09:43 GMT

A pair of teachers are to take two years off work to volunteer in

Teachers can learn from pupils, says minister

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:49:40 GMT

Pupils can teach their teachers about the benefits of IT, it has been

Reforms for teachers outlined by Labour

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:49:02 GMT

A raft of new reforms outline by the government today are set to benefit

More ADHD teacher training urged

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:48:32 GMT

Teachers should be supplied with more training to help them deal with children who

Lessons in saving for Stevenage pupils

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:44:50 GMT

Teachers at a primary school in Stevenage are giving their pupils lessons on how to

New Australian bill to address needs of indigenous children

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:43:38 GMT

Tomorrow will see Australia's minister for education introduce the schools assistance

Figures suggest need for more nursery teachers in Scotland

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:42:59 GMT

A drop in the number of registered nursery teachers in Scotland could put plans for

Teachers to help Scottish pupils 'virtually'

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:17:05 GMT

Homework help from 'virtual teachers' will be provided to pupils at a school in

Calls for more teacher involvement in BSF designs

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:16:32 GMT

Teachers should be allowed more input into the designs of new and refurbished schools

Minister to outline new measures for teachers

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:15:51 GMT

The schools secretary is due to use the Labour Party conference to address a number

Shortage of male teachers in nurseries, figures show

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:47:40 GMT

There has been a rapid decline in the number of males teaching the early years

Increase teacher-parent communication to boost results, says expert

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:46:55 GMT

Results could be boosted if teachers were to communicate more with parents, it has

Hull on the lookout for 12 new teachers

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:46:10 GMT

Hull city council is looking to recruit 12 new teachers to help struggling schools in

Teachers to do China trek for breast cancer

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:44:14 GMT

A teacher who has been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time is set to

TDA head calls for action against social class disparity

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:43:45 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for Schools is looking into new ways of

Teaching promoted as option to credit crunch victims

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:43:06 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) is taking a new approach to

Futuristic teaching tool to be trialled in classrooms

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:50:50 GMT

Teachers may soon be able to take advantage of some futuristic classroom technology

Healthy teaching at Basingstoke school

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:30:18 GMT

Teachers at a Basingstoke school have been doing their bit to make pupils healthier

Academic calls for better ADHD training for teachers

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:29:43 GMT

Teachers should be equipped with more training so they have a greater understanding

Anticipation heats up for Teacher of the Year competition

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:40:48 GMT

Paul Harries is one of the nominees for the Pride of Britain's Teacher of the Year,

Maths teacher shortage leads to golden hello offer

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:40:17 GMT

A nationwide shortage of maths teachers has led a Suffolk school to offer a golden

New board appointed for Teachers TV

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:48:54 GMT

A new board has been appointed by the government to take charge of the successful

Trip to Tanzania for Scarborough teachers

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:48:03 GMT

A visit to a partner school involved a long flight for four teachers, as they spent

Teachers and parents 'should work together more'

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:47:26 GMT

Teachers should work more with parents in a bid to improve the behaviour of pupils,

Holocaust education for RE teacher

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:43:15 GMT

A teacher has returned from a special training programme, designed to equip her with

Academic calls for teaching of magic lessons in schools

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:42:31 GMT

Teachers should consider giving some magic lessons in order to boost the confidence

New teachers discuss career choice

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:40:59 GMT

Hundreds of new teachers will be starting work in Wales this term.

Among

New schools to put power 'in hands of teachers'

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:40:31 GMT

A new breed of schools has been given the backing by ministers, which will give

Schools should teach children about unions, says CWU

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:39:23 GMT

Teachers should equip pupils with knowledge about the benefits of the membership of a

ICT should encourage pupil participation, say teachers

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:36:29 GMT

Teachers favour interactive whiteboards because they encourage pupil participation,

Teacher wins award for extra-curricular work

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:35:44 GMT

A newly qualified teacher (NQTs) has won an award for her work as part of a

McCain and Obama go head to head on education

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:34:46 GMT

The two candidates for the American presidency have both addressed the issue of

UK's educational developments 'praised'

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:44:23 GMT

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has praised the UK

Sinnott Fellowship set up for teachers

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:43:51 GMT

A fellowship for teachers has been set up in memory of the late general secretary of

Special event for newly qualified teachers

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:42:19 GMT

Newly qualified teachers (NQTs), including those trained overseas, will this week be

US teachers granted quarter of a million dollars

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:52:30 GMT

Talk show host Jenny Jones is donating $250,000 (£142,000) worth of school

Handwriting problems lead to calls for changes

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:51:49 GMT

Teachers have called for more facilities to be made available during exams for

Teacher inspired by Africa trip

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:51:10 GMT

A two-month trip to Malawi has inspired a teacher to set up a link between her school

Academic calls for better ADHD teacher training

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:42:39 GMT

Teachers should be provided with better training to help them deal with pupils who

Teachers help implement successful cricket scheme

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:42:09 GMT

The role of teachers has been highlighted as an important factor behind the success

Successful training scheme 'could improve teaching'

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:41:34 GMT

A course initially developed to prepare maths teachers for teaching A-level could be

Online teacher coaching service launched

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:39:50 GMT

A new online service to help teachers address a variety of issues that they face

Teachers advised to engage with children through Web 2.0

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:39:16 GMT

Experts are urging teachers to consider the benefits of incorporating social

Teachers urged to consider mobile usage in class

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:38:28 GMT

Teachers are being encouraged to embrace the use of mobile phones in a classroom

Language teachers 'could soon be recruited' in Aberdeenshire

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:46:29 GMT

Schools in Aberdeenshire could soon be recruiting new staff to teach a range of

40% of teachers don't see role in careers advice, says survey

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:45:47 GMT

A large proportion of teachers believe that it is not their job to focus on their

Secondary teachers learn to cope with changes

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:45:15 GMT

Secondary school teachers throughout England will be getting to grips with a number

New early years curriculum launched in England

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:42:59 GMT

Teachers of younger pupils are now taking lessons under a new curriculum, following

New plans to boost primary achievement

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:41:05 GMT

Teachers in England will have a chance to participate in more one-to-one tuition with

Academic urges teachers to help fight childhood obesity

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:41:02 GMT

Teachers should be at the forefront of the fight against childhood obesity, an

Teachers are 'Last Choir Standing'

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:49:21 GMT

A singing group consisting of a number of teachers have had success in the UK,

Top teaching tips for beginning of school year

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:44:13 GMT

As the new school term begins this week, the Guardian has offered some advice for

New immigration rules for overseas trained teachers in UK

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:43:39 GMT

Teachers from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland who want to work in

Make SA's education more accountable, says minister

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:01:32 GMT

South Africa's education system must become more accountable, it has been

Teachers and pupils benefit from school counsellor, says research

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:00:49 GMT

Both teachers and pupils can benefit from the presence of a school counsellor, new

New GCSE style to be introduced to teachers

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:00:11 GMT

School staff will soon be teaching a different GCSE structure, as reforms for the

Minister thanks teachers for key stage one work

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:30:27 GMT

Teachers and pupils have been praised for the hard work invested in key stage one

Headteacher improves communication with parents

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:29:26 GMT

A headteacher has helped to create a new programme that helps keep parents informed

Expert offers advice for new school term

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:29:02 GMT

Teachers must ensure that they are adequately prepared for the new school term in

Teachers educated by Holocaust survivor

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:34:20 GMT

A number of secondary school teachers in Manchester will hear first hand what it is

South Shields teachers pedal to success

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:33:12 GMT

A group of teachers and pupils have completed a challenge to cycle across the African

Secondary school teachers to address Britain's slave trade

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:32:29 GMT

Secondary school teachers in England will be giving lessons about Britain's

Teacher passes Vietnamese 'GCSE challenge'

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:31:34 GMT

A French teacher successfully learnt enough Vietnamese in three months to pass an

Adviser calls for teachers to use social networking sites in lessons

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:30:54 GMT

Teachers should use social networking sites such to help with their lessons, an

Calls to teach SRE to four-year-olds

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:29:58 GMT

A group of MPs have argued that sex and relationship education (SRE) should be taught

Actress recalls her "firm but fair" teacher

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:56:59 GMT

Actress Letitia Dean is currently playing the role of a teacher in the stage

Experts call for more PE training for teachers

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:55:45 GMT

Teachers in primary schools must be provided with extra physical education (PE)

Teaching assistants 'to get a fair deal'

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:48:48 GMT

New guidance has been issued to ensure that teaching assistants in England get a fair

Teacher runs in crash victim's memory

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:52:34 GMT

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Hard work leads to high pass rate, say teachers

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:22:51 GMT

Quality teaching and pupils' hard work have led to increased pass rates at A-level,

Team GB's Idowu praises influential teacher

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Maths scores up, Sats results show

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:57:29 GMT

The results of this year's Sats tests have revealed success for maths teachers, as

Party held for popular teacher

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:56:14 GMT

Primary school pupils in Sheffield have bid farewell to a popular

Student praises "inspirational" teachers

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:15:04 GMT

A pupil who left school with only two GCSE passes at grade A to C but is now studying

Teacher completes four-day cycle

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:26 GMT

A teacher has completed a 320 mile cycle ride in aid of children's charity

'Spectacular' farewell for teacher

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:45 GMT

A teacher in Hampshire has been given an extravagant send-off by pupils and parents

Trainee teachers to learn outside the classroom

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:33:38 GMT

The success of a programme designed to develop trainee teachers' skills is to be used

No substitute for teachers, expert claims

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:45:12 GMT

Human teachers cannot be replaced by robotic aids, an expert has

Teachers 'helped by testing'

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:43:41 GMT

Testing can help teachers unlock pupils' potential, the schools minister has

Teachers among Olympic hopefuls

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:59:23 GMT

Four British teachers will be among the athletes going for gold when the Olympics

Teacher launches First Story scheme

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:56:58 GMT

Katy Waldegrave, a former Teach First teacher, has launched an innovative new

Teacher training applications surge

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:56:47 GMT

The credit crunch has prompted a last-minute surge in applications for graduate

School says goodbye to popular deputy headteacher

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:37:02 GMT

Pupils and staff at Stowford School, Plymouth, have bid a popular deputy headteacher

Men urged to join teaching profession

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:17:38 GMT

Experts are calling for more men to enter the teaching profession, following the

Conference to outline high-tech teaching methods

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:25:57 GMT

Teachers attending the Narrative and Interactive Learning Environments conference in

Teachers praise Africa visit

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:24:40 GMT

An eight-day trip to Africa has proved to be an eye-opening experience for two

Researchers find teacher-student bond is key in sex education

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:23:22 GMT

The success of sex education lessons depends on teacher-student relationships,

Teachers join police patrol

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:04:01 GMT

Police in Northwich were joined on their regular Friday night beat by two teachers,

Teacher thanks life-saving students

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:03:24 GMT

A teacher has paid tribute to secondary school pupils who helped to save his

More economics teachers are needed in the UK, an expert has said.

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:00:33 GMT

Writing in the Guardian, Tim Leuing, an economics professor, noted that only three

Apprentices offered teaching assistant roles

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:41:16 GMT

Young people will soon get the opportunity receive on the job training to become a

Teachers come out in support of conflict resolution courses

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:40:19 GMT

Teachers have backed a new scheme that offers primary school children anger

Rocking send-off for Oxfordshire teacher

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:39:00 GMT

A rock and roll-loving teacher from Sonning Common Primary School, Oxfordshire, was

PE teacher wins sporting award

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:29:16 GMT

A PE teacher from Barkston Ash, North Yorkshire, recently got the opportunity to be

Teachers support under-fives curriculum

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:28:02 GMT

Despite criticism from some corners, the controversial new curriculum for under-fives

Teacher set to travel to sunny Mauritius in ambassador role

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:03:28 GMT

One lucky Bishop Auckland teacher is being sent to Mauritius to represent her

Teachers back cadet forces in schools

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:02:11 GMT

Currently, only 60 cadet forces exist in the state sector in England and Wales,

More women taking up headteacher positions

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:20:41 GMT

The National College for School Leadership has reported a significant increase in the

West Lothian education officials champion team teaching

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:44:56 GMT

Education officials in West Lothian, Scotland, are using innovative new ideas to try

Minister pledges ?10m for special needs teaching

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:44:01 GMT

Schools minister Lord Adonis has announced that teachers of special needs children

From teacher to Olympian

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:42:27 GMT

During the term-time Alistair McGregor is a PE teacher in Leicestershire, but this

Teachers await review of Lancashire's primary schools

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:11:31 GMT

Teachers in Lancashire are awaiting the outcome of a review into the county's primary

Teachers 'need help' in dealing with homophobic bullying

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:49:35 GMT

Schools should not leave teachers to deal with homophobic bullying on their own, the

Parents urge teachers to provide homework guidance

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:48:31 GMT

Teachers should offer parents guidance about how to help their children with

Teacher races to hat-trick victory

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:54:53 GMT

TimePlan, the UK's FIRST for teaching jobs

An adventurous teacher has

Thinktank suggests higher wages for teachers at deprived schools

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:53:22 GMT

TimePlan, First for teaching jobs in the UK

Teachers who work in schools in

South Africa trip adds up for teacher

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:01:20 GMT

TimePlan, First for teaching jobs in the UK

A primary school teacher has

British Gas urges teachers to go green

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:52:52 GMT

TimePlan, First for teaching jobs in the UK

Teachers and pupils are being

Teachers to be consulted on GCSE changes

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:20:03 GMT

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An exam board will be consulting

Teachers 'can relax over summer months'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:17:11 GMT

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Teachers appear to be avoiding

School management boost with England/South Africa link

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:47 GMT

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A collaboration between two

Expert calls on New Zealand to address academic gender gap

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:26:39 GMT

A "significant" gap between boys' and girls' achievements in schools in New

Teachers trained to give youngsters more confidence

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:59:35 GMT

Teachers struggling to bring shy children out of their shell can now undergo special

Headteacher made chief on visit to Ghana

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:59:33 GMT

A headteacher in England has been honoured by a group of Ghanaians due to the help

Teachers praised for focus on attainment of white working-class boys

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:36:43 GMT

Teachers of white working-class boys should follow the example of a select number of

Teachers put their hearts into boosting pupils' achievements

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:36:05 GMT

A 16-year-old girl from Birmingham has praised her teachers for giving her the

Multi-million dollar grant for US school libraries

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:57:35 GMT

In the latest bid to boost literacy among disadvantaged children, the US secretary of

Mental health support 'should be offered by teachers'

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:32:04 GMT

Teachers should be trained to offer pupils mental health support, it has been

New teachers have high academic credentials, say figures

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:18:21 GMT

The majority of teachers in England come from a high-quality academic background, new

Minister and royalty praise Teach First scheme

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:55:21 GMT

The expansion of the Teach First scheme will be beneficial for schools around the

Refugees into Teaching celebrates first anniversary

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:53:49 GMT

This month marks the first anniversary of a special scheme to integrate refugees into

Afghan teachers visit the UK

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:52:50 GMT

British schools have been welcoming teachers from Afghanistan, to discuss creating a

Supportive teachers 'can help decrease risk of antisocial behaviour'

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:59:26 GMT

Teachers of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds can help reduce the risk of them

Teacher performs well at international triathlon championships

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:49:14 GMT

A Loughborough secondary school teacher has wowed her pupils by partaking in the ITU

Calls for teacher training to help dyslexic pupils in Wales

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:41 GMT

New training courses could be provided to teachers in Wales under new plans to

Canterbury on the look out for trainee teachers

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:04 GMT

Potential teachers in Northern Ireland should consider heading to Canterbury

England's Teacher Learning Academy extended

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:37:09 GMT

The General Teaching Council for England's (GTC) teacher Learning Academy is to grow

Barefoot walk for fundraising teacher

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:36:33 GMT

A teacher is walking barefoot from Edinburgh to London to raise awareness of the

US teacher ambassadors selected

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:35:13 GMT

The US government has announced that 25 teachers have been selected from over one

Teachers taught to make science fun

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:38:41 GMT

Teachers in south-east England were given a special training session last week to

Schools need to teach more hands-on skills, research claims

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:38:20 GMT

Teachers should encourage children to develop more hands-on skills while at school,

Teachers asked to share views on teaching dyslexic children

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:37:07 GMT

Teachers in England have been asked to contribute to a new review into the teaching

Toddlers' teachers should have EYP status, say parents

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:50:03 GMT

Teachers of very young children should be equipped with a specialist qualification,

Gauteng education minister notes problems in area

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:49:33 GMT

Around R100 million (£6.5 million) has been invested into transporting children

Maths and science graduates 'should consider teaching'

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:48:50 GMT

A shortage of science and maths teachers in England could be plugged by graduates

Green prizes for teachers and pupils

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:08:02 GMT

Teachers and pupils won praise for their environmentally-friendly work at a

Training for Welsh teachers to tackle homophobia

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:07:28 GMT

Teachers, students and other school staff in Wales will be provided with specialist

BMA backs primary school sex education calls

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:06:53 GMT

Children as young as four should be taught a form of sex and relationship education,

Green-fingered Essex school grows organic garden

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:58:33 GMT

Teachers at an Essex school have been helping their pupils grow an organic

Background checks 'painless process', says expert

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:21:32 GMT

Teachers applying for a post in the UK need not be deterred by the requirement to

Top headteachers meet to discuss boosting standards

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:08:05 GMT

The schools minister will welcome some of England's top headteachers to a special

Teachers 'could help influence eco-friendly attitudes'

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:07:28 GMT

An academic has suggested that teachers could play a hugely influential role in

Teachers urged to monitor pupils' speech development

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:06:57 GMT

Teachers need to learn to monitor pupils' speech development from when they begin

Teacher taster course at University of Chester

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:37:29 GMT

Those interested in pursuing a career in teaching in England could opt to enroll in a

Children of all ages to be given lessons about Shakespeare

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:28:51 GMT

The works of Shakespeare will soon be taught in lessons for all ages, as part of a

Healthy new initiative for college teachers and students

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:27:37 GMT

Teachers and students in further education institutions are to be encouraged to be

Sex education of four-year-olds proposed

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:32:49 GMT

Teachers in England of pupils as young as four could soon have conduct sex education

Teachers encouraged to educate about international issues

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:31:20 GMT

Schools are being encouraged to teach pupils more about the issues affecting the

Plans to involve teachers in improving pupils' wellbeing

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:57:20 GMT

Teachers will be given a say in how to help develop the wellbeing of their pupils

Teachers see behaviour improvement with Omega-3 oil

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:56:44 GMT

Teachers have seen improvements in behaviour and boosted results after providing

Business backers for teacher recruitment scheme

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:43:23 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) has gained more than 50

Figures show more vacancies for teachers in England

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:52:50 GMT

Vacancies for teachers in England have risen noticeably over the last year, according

Human rights teaching resource issued

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:26:43 GMT

A new resource for citizenship teachers was yesterday launched at an east London

Technology provides a 'valuable teaching resource'

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:24:17 GMT

A valuable teaching resource is being provided by advances in technology, according

Jim Knight says overseas teachers 'could fill shortfall'

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:39:45 GMT

Measures including recruiting teachers from abroad could be taken to fill the

Teachers help develop A-level support material

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Teachers from across the UK have helped pioneer a new initiative introduced by exam

Teachers worldwide to be inspired by new website

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:21:30 GMT

The work of educational professionals in Hertfordshire will soon be going global, as

Dorset teachers run for charity

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:03:12 GMT

A group of Dorset teachers are due to don traditional academic dress in a bid to

Scottish teachers' science skills to be given a boost

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:02:16 GMT

Primary school teachers in Scotland are to be given support with the government's

More physics teachers required in England

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:15:54 GMT

The demand for physics teachers in England is growing, according to new

New computer tests will assess trainee teachers

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:45:25 GMT

Aspiring teachers will now be required to complete a new set of tests that will

Fast-paced teachers get better results

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:44:35 GMT

Teachers are being advised to put on an energetic performance in the

Companies should run schools, says LGA head

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:43:49 GMT

Teachers in England may soon find that their schools are run by private companies

NZ academics' UK visa conditions remain unchanged

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:41:25 GMT

The British Home Office has confirmed that academic staff from New Zealand will

Teachers run for charity

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:40:14 GMT

A pair of married teachers are in training for September's Great Yorkshire Run, in a

Language teaching in primary schools doubles, says report

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:38:50 GMT

An increasing number of primary school teachers in England are teaching foreign

Scottish teacher heads to Malawi

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:27:33 GMT

A Scottish teacher will be heading to Africa later this week to help with educational

Report: Social networking sites can benefit teachers

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:24:08 GMT

Social networking sites such as Bebo and Facebook should be exploited by teachers to

PE teacher returns from Shipwrecked

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:41:32 GMT

A PE teacher from Barnsley has returned to school after being 'shipwrecked' for four

Teaching to focus on British identity this week

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:40:39 GMT

Teachers around England will be focusing on British identity this week as part of the

Teachers 'can learn to engage pupils', say researchers

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:39:09 GMT

Pupils' engagement with their teachers can be boosted by the implementation of

More places on Teach First scheme to be announced

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:01:56 GMT

The prime minister is due to announce the allocation of hundreds of extra places on

Campaign for more disabled teachers launched

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:45:56 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) is to launch a campaign to

Teachers can play a role in 2012 Olympics, says Coe

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:08:01 GMT

The chairman of the 2012 Olympics organising committee has praised his teacher for

Presidential candidates urged to focus on education

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:08:29 GMT

A former governor has called on the US presidential candidates need to ensure that

Music teachers recruited to coach disadvantaged pupils

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:04 GMT

High-quality music teachers will be recruited in a bid to meet the government target

Teachers 'must be leaders' in the classroom

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:10:43 GMT

Teachers must realise that their pupils are "animals driven by instincts"

Teachers 'best suited for top job' say parents

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:01:27 GMT

A high number of parents think that teachers are best suited to take on the role of

Funds provided for training for SEN teaching

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:00:58 GMT

The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) is to provide half a million

Teachers confident they will remain in career, says survey

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:29:51 GMT

The majority of young teachers believe they will remain in the career for at least

SA president promises better education for poor

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:12:39 GMT

The Day of the African Child was marked yesterday by South Africa's president

Teachers could be given an extra chance to train

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:31:32 GMT

New legislation could see teachers being given more time to develop their skills in

Teachers encouraged to 'make maths fun'

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:30:46 GMT

Teachers should learn to make maths lessons more fun, said a maths professor from

Vacancies for teachers in Scotland

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:57:54 GMT

Positions for teachers in Scotland are opening up, with a shortage of staff in maths

13,000 teachers to be trained as maths specialists

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:17:19 GMT

Around 13,000 teachers will be trained as maths specialists, following the

Fantastic teachers honoured for their work

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:11:21 GMT

Teachers around the UK have been recognised by the Teaching Awards this

Queen recognises UK teachers in honours list

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:56:43 GMT

Teachers from throughout the UK have won recognition in the Queen's birthday honours

Report: Specialist maths teachers 'recruitment drive' on the way

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:52:16 GMT

England could soon be spearheading a recruitment drive for specialist maths teachers,

Electrifying training for teachers

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:40:55 GMT

A number of electronics firms have helped teachers in Norfolk and Suffolk develop

Schools and business work together for recycling project

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:17:51 GMT

A recycling initiative implemented across Blackpool has won a number of awards for

Teachers 'fully equipped' to deal with bad behaviour in schools

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:16:38 GMT

Teachers in England are fully equipped to deal with any challenges of bad behaviour

Australian government announce multi-million pre-school investment

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:27:54 GMT

Millions of dollars are to be invested in early childhood education in Australia, the

Special teaching facility for Welsh early year trainee teachers

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:27:28 GMT

Trainee teachers in Wales will now be taught themselves in a purpose-built

Teacher shortages 'not attributable to student debt'

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:10:34 GMT

A shortage of new teachers in England should not be attributed to levels of student

Teachers space out for special week

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:59:08 GMT

Teachers at a Borehamwood school donned Doctor Who outfits last week as part of a

Scottish teachers invited to help implement new curriculum

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:58:10 GMT

Teachers in Scotland were given the opportunity to see information about the dramatic

Teachers speak out about teaching experience

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:57:40 GMT

Two teachers in England have commented on why they decided to enter the profession

Teachers credited for "outstanding" work

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:02:53 GMT

Teachers in England at a Kirkby primary school have been praised for their

Children 'should have time to daydream'

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:28:55 GMT

Teachers should be able to veer from a narrow curriculum and allow pupils to

Teachers 'deserve praise', says Plato winner

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:27:31 GMT

A former winner of a Teaching Award has noted the positive implications of the

English reading 'hard to grasp'

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:46:25 GMT

Teachers in England who are struggling to help children learn to read may take heart

Study to address teaching of sex education to deaf pupils

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:30:05 GMT

It is hoped that a new study will help improve the teaching of sex and relationship

Dyscalculia 'more common than dyslexia'

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:29:25 GMT

Teachers should recognise the growing prevalence of a problem known as dyscalculia,

Teacher training lessons for retired head

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:23:30 GMT

A former teacher is jetting off to New Zealand to explore what lessons he can learn

Teacher/parent interaction 'can improve pupils' behaviour'

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:22:58 GMT

Parents interacting with teachers can be an effective way to combat bad pupil

Edinburgh requires extra teaching assistants

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:22:24 GMT

Extra teaching assistants are required in Edinburgh to help deal with the influx of

Teachers call for healthy cookery lessons in school

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:22:32 GMT

Teachers in England are becoming increasingly concerned that their pupils do not have

Credit crunch 'could help teacher shortages'

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:58:49 GMT

More graduates could be attracted to the teaching profession due to the credit

Green fun for Salisbury pupils

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 16:43:01 GMT

Hundreds of Salisbury pupils are due to learn some environmentally-friendly lessons

Teachers with maths degrees required in England, says report

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 11:24:58 GMT

Demand for graduates with degrees in maths to enter the teaching profession is

Trainee teachers 'can benefit from financial support'

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:08:01 GMT

Financial support available for those planning on training to become a teacher in

'Gaze aversion' research could help teachers

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:05:20 GMT

Teachers may benefit from new research that can help them read the significance of a

MPs hear curriculum evidence

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:02:22 GMT

Formal oral evidence about the viability of the national curriculum is due to be

Recruitment of teachers 'protected from credit crunch'

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:47:29 GMT

Teaching recruitment is one of the fields that should not feel the bite of the credit

Imam 'teachers' to visit schools under new plans

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:58:55 GMT

Imams will be brought into schools to teach children about the dangers of extremism

RSPCA issues new guidelines for teachers

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:27:48 GMT

Teachers should avoid keeping pets in the classroom, according to new guidelines

Teachers join pupils in the exam hall

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:26:47 GMT

A number of teachers in England have opted to brave the exam hall along with their

Green fingered teachers in South Tyneside

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:59:45 GMT

Pupils in South Tyneside could soon be getting green fingers following a special

Researchers debunk maths gender divide myth

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:49:51 GMT

Girls do not require any extra maths teaching than boys, despite a long held belief

League table system criticised in report

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:55:04 GMT

Teachers, parents and pupils should not rely on league tables to assess the quality

"Outstanding" teaching given the thumbs up

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:04:58 GMT

The support given to the majority of students who are struggling with their English

Kenyan village welcomes Bradford teachers

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:02:34 GMT

Four Bradford teachers will next month visit the Kenyan village of Utange to see the

TimePlan - News

Over 360,000 children suspended from school

150 top schools apply for academy status

Devon School celebrates 70th anniversary

Academies Bill 'could help schools to raise standards'

Peterborough school to get green overhaul

Gove: Pupil premium will improve social mobility

Teaching job created so more can attend Uttoxeter primary school

MPs pass academy legislation

Teaching poorest children to result in pupil premium from 2011

Doncaster school sees three retire from teaching jobs

Schools 'willing to pay for good quality staff'

MPs to vote on Academies Bill

Sex education 'should be job of parents'

Cambridge University warns against A-level reforms

GCSE science 'too easy'

Pupils 'perform better in good environment'

Free schools 'could give disadvantaged children chance of success'

Government 'to cut red tape and simplify college funding'

Devon pupils produce their own newspapers

Technology 'is a powerful tool for learning'

Sats 'should not be abolished'

Engage for Education events to be held in Scotland

NUT and ATL call for review of national curriculum tests

ASCL leader calls for Ofsted consistency'

More science and maths teachers needed, says expert

Paying headteachers more than PM 'is fine'

Devon primary to get new £1.2m sports hall

Bad weather 'will not affect attendance statistics'

DfE unveils draft Structural Reform Plan

Welsh education minister unveils new language plan

Science experiments 'are essential for primary pupils'

Olympic legends encourage kids to try new sports

Demand for school dinners 'on the rise'

Cbeebies presenter to host reading sessions for teachers

Government apologies for BSF list errors

Government to give teachers 'more control'

Closure of BSF programme 'is better than teacher cutbacks'

Pupils with special educational needs 'must have equal opportunities'

Government 'should pay private fees for children with no primary places'

The majority of teachers "are absolutely competent"

New DVD launched for teachers in Wales

Government to increase Teach First funding

A-levels 'could be reformed'

Schools urged not to rush into academy status

British Gas to launch school solar panel scheme

Experienced professionals 'can make great teachers'

Families 'should get private school grants'

Sir Chris Hoy launches National School Sports Week

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

Teachers 'should have helpline access'

Oldham teachers complete Three Peaks Challenge

New Olympic-style competition launched for schoolchildren

Schools 'should teach financial management'

Merseyside schools express interest in academy status

Catholic schools 'concerned about academy admission policies'

School scoops creative award

New centre opens 'for children with school phobia'

Headteachers 'need more flexibility over class sizes'

New website set up for parents of schoolchildren

Balfour Beatty 'to revamp Oldham schools'

Interview 'is chance for graduate teachers to demonstrate enthusiasm'

Maths and science teaching applicants 'on the rise'

Academy school candidates revealed

Devon school 'goes green'

Primary pupil numbers 'on the increase'

Grammar schools urged not to apply for academy status

York pupils carry out volunteering work

Councillors 'considering £1.4m scheme for deprived Scottish border schools'

The needs of every child 'must be met in school'

Teaching awards 'have wide effect'

University commended for teacher training

Pupils give views on new Scottish curriculum

Schoolchildren prepare for England match

Grammar school teachers 'could support brightest pupils'

Technology 'affecting reading uptake'

Plagiarism in schools 'on the rise'

Children 'should be taught Mandarin and Arabic'

Balfour Beatty appointed preferred bidder for Derby BSF programme

Teachers 'show interest in free schools'