Free school campaigners 'planning all-through school in Dorset'

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:12:27 GMT

Free school campaigners in Dorset are proposing to open a new all-through school.

Pupils suggest names for housing estate

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:11:46 GMT

Pupils at one Derbyshire school were recently given the opportunity to suggest

Devon pupils return from 'life changing' history trip

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:02:17 GMT

Year 11 students from Coombeshead College have returned from a history trip to

Former soldiers to mentor pupils

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:45:46 GMT

Former members of the armed services are to become mentors to troubled children at a

Bath pupils teach silver surfers

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:01:17 GMT

Pensioners from Bath have been getting computer advice from local schoolchildren.

Bath pupils step back to Georgian times

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:50:32 GMT

Pupils from one Bath primary school stepped back in time this week when they hosted a

Bath schools battle against cyber bullying

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:49:33 GMT

A working group has been established to combat school cyber bullies in the Bath

Youngsters shown consequences of dangerous driving

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:48:45 GMT

Pupils at one Somerset school were provided with a realistic demonstration this week

Louth students to get new art and design block

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:47:19 GMT

Work is now underway on a new art and design block at the King Edward VI

Young people 'let down by careers advice'

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:46:47 GMT

Young people are being "badly let down" as far as careers advice is

Cloud computing in schools 'could provide huge benefits'

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:43:31 GMT

The adoption of cloud computing in schools could have major benefits, it has been

Increasing student fees 'could cause two-tier system'

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:42:52 GMT

England could be left with a two-tier higher education system because of the

Leicester school recognised for health promotion work

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:42:04 GMT

Pupils and staff at one Leicester school were celebrating this week after receiving a

Chorley school deep-cleaned to kill bug

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:41:19 GMT

A Chorley primary school is being deep-cleaned this week following a virus

Russian scientist visits Derbyshire school

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:31:14 GMT

A Russian scientist who worked on the country's space programme was in Derbyshire

Schools spend ?293m on supply teachers

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:30:33 GMT

Non-academy secondary schools in England spent more than £293 million on supply

Pupils design high-visibility safety badge

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:29:00 GMT

Pupils from one Gloucestershire sixth form college are hoping to make a road safety

Plymouth students 'to attempt world record'

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:28:03 GMT

Pupils at one Plymouth school are set to make a world record attempt next month.

1 in 5 schoolchildren 'living in poverty'

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:49:45 GMT

As many as one in five schoolchildren in the UK can be classed as living in severe

Bath pupils get hands-on to learn about science

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:48:35 GMT

Pupils at a primary school in Bath now have a wide range of scientific knowledge

Teachers 'increasing use of technology'

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:52:45 GMT

An increasing number of teachers are using technology in the classroom, new research

Cornish pupils raise money for African charity

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:52:00 GMT

Pupils from one Cornwall school have raised more than £350 for charity.

Annual school run raises ?30,000

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:50:47 GMT

Pupils at a school in Croydon have managed to raise a whopping £30,000 for good

Devon pupils step back in time

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:42:54 GMT

Children at one Devon primary school stepped back in time this week when they swapped

Staffordshire students create wildlife garden

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:41:44 GMT

Pupils from Leek High Specialist Technology School have joined forces with

Parents unite to save historic Staffordshire school from closure

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:33:33 GMT

The staff of St Dominic's school in Staffordshire will not have to look for new

Nottingham school teachers set to enjoy open-air lessons

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:43:35 GMT

Teachers at a primary school in Nottinghamshire are looking forward to the start of

Bolton primary pupils embrace work of Shakespeare

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:48:48 GMT

Although Shakespeare is not usually taught until children reach secondary

Teachers deserve more respect, says author

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:48:03 GMT

Teachers and parents should be given more respect and acknowledgement for the

Ashton school gets new activity area

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:47:18 GMT

Pupils at one north-west school have been celebrating this week after a new outdoor

New website launched for teachers

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:45:55 GMT

A new website has been launched for teachers, giving education professionals free

Welsh education minister announces money for capital works

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:45:27 GMT

The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that an additional £20.5 million

Schools 'need more freedom'

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:11:38 GMT

Schools need more freedom than they have had over the last two decades.

Bolton pupils 'make difference in community'

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:46:25 GMT

Pupils at one Bolton school have been making a difference in their community by doing

Scottish entrepreneur 'planning to open school'

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:45:50 GMT

One of Scotland's wealthiest businessmen is planning to open his own school.

Reducing class sizes 'may not be best use of resources'

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:34:07 GMT

Spending money reducing class sizes may not be the best use of education

Teachers 'need Facebook rules'

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:33:29 GMT

Teachers should be provided with rules on Facebook use, it has been claimed.

Preston students offered language advice

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:50:29 GMT

Students from Cardinal Newman College in Preston attended a special event this week

Changes announced to Welsh teacher training incentives

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:49:40 GMT

Changes have been made to the Welsh Assembly Government's initial teacher

School wins grant for nature zone

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:15:43 GMT

Pupils at one York school will soon have their own butterfly garden and bog marsh.

Scotland's universities 'should not be seen as cheap option'

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:15:05 GMT

Scotland's universities should not be seen as a cheap option for overseas EU

Government announces ?82.5m investment in music education

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:41:47 GMT

The government has announced plans to make £82.5 million available for music

Free schools 'are ludicrous'

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 08:28:33 GMT

Free schools are divisive and will be a "blot on the landscape", it has

New school opened in Wales

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 08:26:35 GMT

A new state-of-the-art primary school has been opened in Wales.

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GCSE art 'getting side-lined'

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:04:20 GMT

The introduction of the English baccalaureate qualification is likely to lead to many

Plymouth college to undergo ?4m revamp

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:03:39 GMT

Work is underway to revamp the Kings Road campus at City College Plymouth.

Scottish schoolchildren head to CERN

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:00:57 GMT

A group of Scottish pupils left their school behind this week to take a tour around

Devon pupils spend day in Victorian kitchen

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:58:57 GMT

Children from one Devon primary school swapped their classroom for a day in a

Geography lessons 'not good enough'

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:12:49 GMT

Geography lessons in many English schools are not up to scratch, a new Ofsted report

New curriculum 'should cater for all'

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:08:34 GMT

The government has been warned that a curriculum focusing too much on academic

Schools 'need elite teaching graduates'

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:07:57 GMT

Secondary schools should have at least some teachers who graduated from elite

Bath youngsters get creative

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:06:01 GMT

Pupils at a primary school in Bath got in touch with their creative sides this week

Pupils take part in SOS fundraising day

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:04:31 GMT

Children and staff at one Cornwall primary school took part in a special SOS

Independent boys' schools 'near extinction'

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:24:34 GMT

The number of independent boys' schools in the UK has fallen dramatically over

Academies 'will lead to two-tier education system'

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:23:58 GMT

Creating more academies will lead to a two-tier education system, it has been

One-to-one tuition 'can help disadvantaged pupils reach potential'

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:24:20 GMT

Providing one-to-one tuition for disadvantaged pupils can help them to reach their

Scottish council approves ?812m school building programme

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:23:41 GMT

South Lanarkshire Council has said that an £812 million school building

Sixth forms 'need to take collaborative approach'

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:30:31 GMT

Sixth form colleges may find it necessary to take a more collaborative approach in

Financial education 'should not be compulsory'

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:29:46 GMT

Financial education should not form part of the national curriculum, it has been

There is 'little evidence of how free schools will work'

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:28:57 GMT

There is little evidence of how the free schools movement will work, it has been

Campaigners save Yorkshire school

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:28:16 GMT

A tiny Yorkshire primary school has been saved following a nine-week campaign.

Languages 'must be taken seriously'

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:59:01 GMT

Languages should be taken as seriously as subjects such as maths and science.

New places created at Birmingham schools

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:57:10 GMT

More than 1,700 extra class places are to be created at eight Birmingham primary

Eight free school proposals progress to pre-opening stage

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:22:55 GMT

Eight free school proposals have progressed from business case and plan stage to the

Southampton primary set for total rebuild

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:16:59 GMT

A Southampton primary school is set to benefit from a £7.5 million rebuild.

Teachers 'impacted by false allegations'

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:12:04 GMT

Thousands of teachers have false allegations made against them every year.

New school planned for Peterborough

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:31:51 GMT

Peterborough City Council is planning to open a new primary school to accommodate the

Schools 'could pay for own crossing patrols'

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:30:55 GMT

Schools could be forced to pay for their own road crossing patrols if local

Number of state school pupils learning languages 'in decline'

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:30:05 GMT

Fewer students in state schools are learning foreign languages this year compared to

Spending gap between England and Wales 'increasing'

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:33:18 GMT

The spending gap between schools in England and Wales has increased.

New

School CCTV labelled 'unfair'

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:19:00 GMT

A school which introduced cameras to catch pupils smoking has been criticised for

Search powers 'will damage relationships with pupils'

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:12:46 GMT

Many teachers are concerned over the new powers they will have to search pupils, a

Most universities will charge ?9,000 a year, predicts student leader

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:12:01 GMT

The leader of the National Union of Students (NUS) has predicted that most school

Nape: There is a correlation between reading ability and background

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:38:44 GMT

A child's ability to read can sometimes be linked to their social background,

Employers 'recruiting bright pupils from school'

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:37:55 GMT

An increasing number of top employers are recruiting pupils straight from school, due

Six-week holidays 'should be scrapped'

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:55:56 GMT

Plaid Cymru is calling for six-week holidays to be scrapped and spread throughout the

Religious education 'must not be neglected'

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:04:17 GMT

The government has been urged not to neglect religious education (RE) in British

Businesses 'should be more involved in education'

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:02:14 GMT

Businesses should be more involved in schools in order to encourage more young people

Headteacher apologies after 'scary history exercise'

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:49:41 GMT

A Lancashire-based headteacher has said sorry after a history exercise left some of

Number of unemployed teachers falls in Scotland

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:18:58 GMT

The number of teachers claiming Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) has fallen in

Hundreds of Welsh children 'being educated at home'

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:35:05 GMT

Hundreds of Welsh children have been withdrawn from local authority education and are

National curriculum 'to be overhauled'

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:28:15 GMT

The national curriculum is to be overhauled over the next three years, in what is

Police card scheme rolled out in Cornish schools

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:27:19 GMT

A new initiative has been launched in Cornwall in a bid to improve relations between

Blackburn company creates new high-tech white board

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:59:11 GMT

A company from Blackburn has developed a new touch-screen whiteboard capable of

Students focus on citizenship

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:55:37 GMT

Pupils at one Staffordshire school skipped regular classes for a day this week to

Students protest against EMA cuts

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:59:42 GMT

Thousands of students are set to hold protests across the country today (January

Staffordshire pupils go back to the past

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:58:47 GMT

Pupils at one Staffordshire school enjoyed a history lesson with a difference

Sixth form colleges to receive more investment

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:57:35 GMT

Sixth form colleges across England are to receive more investment as part of a new

Government urged not to ditch citizenship education

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:39:41 GMT

The government is being urged not to drop citizenship education from the

Leeds students learn about sustainability

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:38:12 GMT

Pupils across Leeds will be focusing on sustainability and preserving the environment

London secondary schools 'could offer primary places'

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:27:58 GMT

Two London secondary schools could be made into all-age schools as part of plans to

Pupils 'should be banned from putting hands up'

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:13:30 GMT

Teachers should not ask pupils to put their hands up when they know the answer to a

One in seven 'would leave if EMA is cut'

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:53:10 GMT

One in seven Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) recipients would leave if their

Mothers 'tell white lies at school gates'

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:19:51 GMT

A recent study has revealed that most mothers have told white lies about their

A-levels 'could be taken at different time'

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:16:53 GMT

A-level exams could be taken earlier, meaning students would not have to wait to be

Welsh baccalaureate 'expanded'

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:49:33 GMT

The Welsh baccalaureate qualification is to be rolled out across a further 53

English baccalaureate 'could discourage struggling pupils'

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:48:50 GMT

The government's new English baccalaureate could discourage poor-performing

School IT 'failing to keep pace'

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:01:03 GMT

Students are learning more and using technology more frequently at home than

Schools 'struggle to find heads'

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:41:56 GMT

More than 40 per cent of primary schools and a quarter of secondary schools struggled

Having lunch on school grounds 'can reduce truancy'

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:41:15 GMT

Children can benefit from eating their lunch on school grounds, rather than visiting

Cutting edge digital zone opened in Welsh school

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:40:25 GMT

Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews was on hand earlier this week to open a new

Report makes recommendations for Scottish teachers

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:39:43 GMT

Published this week, a new review led by Scotland's former chief inspector of

Provision of RSE in Northern Ireland improving

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:58:33 GMT

The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) has found that the provision of

English baccalaureate 'will make it harder for poor schools to hide'

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:57:48 GMT

The English baccalaureate provides parents with the information they need to make an

League tables are 'complete nonsense'

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:56:59 GMT

School performance data published this week by the government has been criticised by

Teacher training courses 'not up to scratch'

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:56:12 GMT

Trainee teachers in Scotland could be forced to take literacy and numeracy tests when

Government accused of 'moving education goalposts'

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:01:05 GMT

Ranking schools in terms of how many students meet the English baccalaureate criteria

Government announces school comparison facility

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:00:16 GMT

Parents visiting the Department for Education's website from today (January

Parents provided with more school data

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:59:32 GMT

The government is providing parents with more data on how their child's school is

Scottish pupils given flu advice

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:57:21 GMT

Pupils in Scotland have been given advice on how to avoid spreading flu now

Introducing English baccalaureate retrospectively 'is crazy'

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:14:34 GMT

Headteachers across the country have expressed concern about the introduction of the

Majority of Scottish schools reopen after snow and holidays

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:11:20 GMT

All bar three of Scotland's schools have reopened this week following closures

Classes on natural world 'should be on a par with maths'

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:51:56 GMT

Classes on the natural world should be considered as important as maths and English,

Schools 'need to embrace new technology'

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:51:09 GMT

Schools need to move with the times and integrate phones and other internet-enabled

Cultural activity sessions 'send attendance rates soaring'

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:25:40 GMT

Attendance rates at one Buckinghamshire school have rocketed after pupils took part

Children 'could start vocational courses from age 14'

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:23:14 GMT

Secondary school pupils could start vocational training from as young as 14 under new

Science experiments 'too dull'

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:21:47 GMT

Ofsted inspectors have warned that science lessons are often dull and

Schoolchildren 'should be taught ballroom dancing'

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:13:34 GMT

British schoolchildren should be taught ballroom dancing as it helps to improve

Over ten per cent of schools now academies

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:12:34 GMT

More than one in ten secondary schools are now academies, government figures have

GCSEs 'should be taken at age of 14'

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:11:44 GMT

British schoolchildren should be taking their GCSE exams at the age of 14.

Government 'should not stand in the way of new grammar schools'

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:10:59 GMT

The government should not stand in the way of local authorities that want to create

Unions 'should not stand in the way of academies'

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:10:19 GMT

Teacher and blogger Katharine Birbalsingh has questioned why the National Union of

One in six secondary schools in deficit

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:09:49 GMT

Government figures show the number of Secondary schools in financial deficit is on

Free schools 'could benefit parents and pupils'

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:37:46 GMT

Free schools are "absolutely vital" and could have major benefits for

More children 'receiving tuition for grammar school tests'

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:36:35 GMT

An increasing number of children are being privately tutored for grammar school

Government 'should focus on pupil wellbeing as well as exams'

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:35:33 GMT

The government could undermine the wellbeing of children by putting too much focus on

Free schools not wanted, says NUT

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:33:59 GMT

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has claimed that free schools are "not

Scottish schools announce plans to minimise weather disruption

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:27:30 GMT

Schools in Scotland have announced plans to reduce the disruption caused by

Pupils 'could take Common Entrance online'

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:26:01 GMT

Students taking the Common Entrance exam in the future could find themselves sitting

GSA launches parenting book

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:25:20 GMT

The Girls' School Association (GSA) is preparing to launch a new book for parents

Devon school children achieve science project first

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:14:31 GMT

A group of school children from Devon have had their science project accepted for

Children to be given 'reading MOT'

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:51:57 GMT

School pupils will be tested at the age of six to make sure that they can read

Competitive sport plan to be at centre of rounded education

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:50:30 GMT

A new approach to school sports has been set out by the education secretary Michael

SATs 'are unreliable'

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:32:15 GMT

SATs are unreliable and should be scrapped in favour of manageable teacher

GCSE attainment gap 'concerning'

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:55:13 GMT

The government is concerned that the attainment gap between wealthy and

Disadvantaged pupils 'need more resources'

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:09:52 GMT

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

Concern that RE will be 'marginalised' with English Baccalaureate

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:07:27 GMT

The Catholic Education Service has expressed concern that religious education could

Report questions effectiveness of pre-school education initiatives

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:12:42 GMT

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

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

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:56:48 GMT

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

Schools to benefit from extra funding for taking on disadvantaged pupils

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:42:32 GMT

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

Raising tuition fees 'could threaten social mobility'

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:57:04 GMT

The government's decision to increase the tuition fee cap could threaten social

Devon school honoured with award

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:56:18 GMT

A Devon school has been honoured for teaching pupils to appreciate other cultures.

Teachers and head 'will drive school improvements'

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:15:19 GMT

Teachers and heads will be at the heart of school improvements, the government has

Welsh draft Budget protects education priorities

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:06:29 GMT

Wales' draft Budget has been welcomed by the country's Education Minister

Smooth transition from primary to secondary 'requires good communication'

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:35:43 GMT

Leaving primary school and entering secondary education can be a challenging time for

Minister outlines early years education plans

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:03:01 GMT

Children's minister Sarah Teather has outlined the first actions the government

Gove 'planning to make admissions simpler and fairer'

Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:57:45 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove said he plans to make the school admissions

More spending on schools 'unavoidable' as classrooms fill up

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:14:02 GMT

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

ATL: Spending review is a mixed bag

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:05:07 GMT

The government's spending review is a mixed bag as far as education is concerned,

One in four boys at primary level 'has special needs'

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:09:36 GMT

New government figures have revealed that one in four male primary school pupils have

Fewer school children taking unauthorised absences

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:42:28 GMT

Fewer schoolchildren are taking time off with unauthorised absences, new figures from

A-level failures 'offered ?5K'

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:00:47 GMT

Students at one north-west school are being offered £5,000 in compensation if

Girls and boys 'do better separately'

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:07:31 GMT

Girls and boys perform better at school when they are taught apart.

This

Scotland gives more protection to rural schools

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:36:18 GMT

The Scottish government has announced plans to give more protection to rural schools

Students missing millions of lessons for term time holidays

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:49:43 GMT

Approximately 31 million lessons are missed each year by children taking term time

Johnny Depp appears at primary school

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:48:59 GMT

Pupils at one south-east London primary school got the surprise of their lives last

Students 'need financial help and advice'

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:48:11 GMT

It is important that school leavers receive adequate financial advice and guidance,

ASCL: All students should have university access

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:47:16 GMT

Every young person in Britain should have the opportunity to access higher

Shetland school to open for single pupil

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:47:16 GMT

A Shetland school will open its doors for a single pupil later this month.

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

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:01:18 GMT

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

Schools set for national Olympic-style competition

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:32:01 GMT

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

Extended summer breaks leave pupils 'sluggish and forgetful'

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:40:57 GMT

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

North-west teachers raising money to battle cuts

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 17:05:30 GMT

With the coalition government planning vast cuts for the public sector, one group of

Parents 'consider school choice more carefully'

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:25:29 GMT

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

Schools optimistic on ICT despite cuts

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:17:12 GMT

Schools are optimistic about their future information and communications technology

Government must re-think school building, says Balls

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:08:33 GMT

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

Numbers of qualified history teachers declining

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:16:27 GMT

The number of specialist history teachers in British schools is declining, it has

Free school numbers 'exceed Gove's expectations'

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:15:54 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove said he is pleased with the number of free schools

Male and female pupils 'should be taught separately'

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:44:38 GMT

Boys and girls develop at different rates and should be taught separately, it has

DVD introduced for Scottish early years teachers

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:53:44 GMT

A new DVD has been developed to help Gaelic early years teachers make the most of the

Over 140 schools to become academies

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:45:23 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove has announced that 142 schools will convert

Schools 'focusing too much on league tables'

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:30:33 GMT

Schools are focusing too much on league tables rather than what is best for students,

Students with poor grades 'should not panic'

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:29:42 GMT

GCSE students who did not achieve their expected grades should not panic as there are

Children urged to consider careers in engineering

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:28:12 GMT

Young people are being urged to seriously consider careers in the science, energy and

Lack of pupils studying ICT 'could lead to skills shortage'

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:25:34 GMT

The lack of students studying IT could lead to a skills shortage in the future, it

After-school clubs 'too costly for many parents'

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:18:47 GMT

After-school clubs are too expensive for many parents, putting poorer children at a

Poor children 'disadvantaged by school admission systems'

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:43:27 GMT

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are falling behind their well-off peers

Labour policies 'improved life chances of youngsters'

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:24:17 GMT

Labour policies helped to improve education for children in some of the country's

Alloa to host Engage for Education event

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:22:42 GMT

Lornshill Academy in Alloa will today (August 26th) host Scotland's second Engage

Gary Lineker slams son's school

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:51 GMT

BBC presenter Gary Lineker has landed criticism on his son George's school after

Minister congratulates students on results

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:46:19 GMT

Schools minister Nick Gibb has congratulated the thousands of teenagers who received

Cancelled BSF projects 'could be funded through land sales'

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:46:28 GMT

Councils could fund cancelled Building Schools for the Future (BSF) projects through

New academies urged to 'show restraint' over uniform costs

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:42:44 GMT

Schools switching to academy status this year have been urged to show restraint when

Gap years 'should be replaced with bridging years'

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:56:33 GMT

The "golden age" of gap years is now over, it has been claimed.

IGCSEs to be offered in 16 state schools

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:21:43 GMT

International GCSEs are to be offered in 16 state schools from September, it has been

Range of courses on offer to Welsh teens 'has improved'

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:17:23 GMT

The choice of courses available to learners in Wales between the ages of 14 and 19

Council loses school catchment surveillance tribunal

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:15:39 GMT

Poole Borough Council breached a family's right to privacy when it placed them under

Just 62 groups 'apply for free schools'

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:08:10 GMT

Only 62 groups have so far applied to establish their own free schools, it has

Students 'need to develop employability skills at an early age'

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:07:14 GMT

Secondary school students should be taught how to develop their employability skills,

School-leavers 'may have to delay university plans'

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:06:18 GMT

People leaving school this year may need to consider options such as apprenticeships

Primary pupils offered money skills lessons

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:50:18 GMT

Primary students from a school in Derbyshire have been learning how to manage

College merger talks get underway in Gloucester

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:47:26 GMT

A new "super college" could be created in Gloucester with the merger of two

August-born pupils 'less likely to do well as school'

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:46:20 GMT

August-born pupils are more likely to struggle academically than their peers, a new

State primary pupils 'taught ancient Greek'

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:42:38 GMT

Youngsters at around 13 state primary schools in the Oxford area are to begin

Bath principals fight against school closure

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:41:30 GMT

Two primary schools in the south-west have called for a stop to the closure of a

'Anger' over Scottish school closure

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:40:48 GMT

The closure of a rural school in Scotland has cause one group of community activists

Over 360,000 children suspended from school

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:03:46 GMT

New figures have shown that there classroom behaviour is still a problem for those

150 top schools apply for academy status

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:01:38 GMT

The government has received applications from 150 top schools seeking to become

Devon School celebrates 70th anniversary

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:23 GMT

A school in Devon is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week with a number of

Peterborough school to get green overhaul

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:34:17 GMT

Teaching personnel at a school in Peterborough are to see their working environment

Gove: Pupil premium will improve social mobility

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:11:40 GMT

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

MPs pass academy legislation

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:56:47 GMT

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

Teaching poorest children to result in pupil premium from 2011

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:38:52 GMT

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

MPs to vote on Academies Bill

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:54:41 GMT

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

Pupils 'perform better in good environment'

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:39:33 GMT

Schoolchildren perform better if they are comfortable in their surroundings, it has

Government 'to cut red tape and simplify college funding'

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:39:30 GMT

The government has announced plans to remove red tape and simplify college funding

Devon pupils produce their own newspapers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:39:30 GMT

Pupils at one Devon school have been sampling life as reporters and created their own

Technology 'is a powerful tool for learning'

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:54 GMT

Technology is a powerful tool for learning and a great way to get children interested

More science and maths teachers needed, says expert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:59:36 GMT

Recruiting more science and maths teachers will be critical for the country's future

Paying headteachers more than PM 'is fine'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:58:26 GMT

There is no reason why a primary school headteacher should not be earning more than

Devon primary to get new £1.2m sports hall

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:55:16 GMT

Torbay's largest primary school is set to benefit from a new £1.2 million sports

Bad weather 'will not affect attendance statistics'

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:54:03 GMT

Schools in Wales that choose to stay open during periods of bad weather will not see

DfE unveils draft Structural Reform Plan

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:49:36 GMT

The Department for Education (DfE) has published its Draft Structural Reform Plan,

Welsh education minister unveils new language plan

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:48:01 GMT

Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews has announced a new plan aimed at driving

Olympic legends encourage kids to try new sports

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:27:26 GMT

Sporting heroes including Sir Chris Hoy, Jonathan Edwards, Denise Lewis, Ade Adepitan

Demand for school dinners 'on the rise'

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:26:30 GMT

The popularity of school meals has increased considerably over the last year, it has

Cbeebies presenter to host reading sessions for teachers

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:03:08 GMT

Cbeebies presenter and teacher Chris Corcoran has been selected as Wales' first ever

Government apologies for BSF list errors

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:02:00 GMT

Education secretary Michael Gove has apologies in the House of Commons after it

Closure of BSF programme 'is better than teacher cutbacks'

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 14:51:31 GMT

The decision to axe the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) initiative is better

New DVD launched for teachers in Wales

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:08:15 GMT

A new DVD has been launched providing best practice guidance for teachers on meeting

A-levels 'could be reformed'

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:50:18 GMT

A-level exams could be overhauled over the coming years to make them more rigorous

British Gas to launch school solar panel scheme

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:10:45 GMT

British Gas has announced plans to donate solar panels to a number of British

Sir Chris Hoy launches National School Sports Week

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:02:01 GMT

Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:42:51 GMT

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

Students take part in world record safety event

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:39:04 GMT

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

Harrowgate school 'bans skirts'

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:21:27 GMT

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

Students in Cornwall 'well behaved'

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:36:00 GMT

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

Parents '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

Sir Chris Hoy launches National School Sports Week

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:13:46 GMT

Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has

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

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

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

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

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

Coalition government announces education policy

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:23:20 GMT

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

Struggling Alvaston school 'to have new head by September'

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:22:12 GMT

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

Wolstanton primary pupils finally get to play on grass

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:20:55 GMT

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

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

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:51:59 GMT

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

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

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:54:41 GMT

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

Children encouraged to walk to school

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:53:07 GMT

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

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

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:51:08 GMT

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

Call for special treatment for pupils with limited English

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:29:10 GMT

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

Trowbridge pupils enjoy afternoon activities after taking exams

Tue, 18 May 2010 21:28:21 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Tory education proposals backed by top heads

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:52:04 GMT

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

Becta tells schools to provide online reports for pupils

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:49:43 GMT

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

National award for Derbyshire school

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:48:29 GMT

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

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

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:55:33 GMT

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

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

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:54:09 GMT

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

Lib Dems vow £25 million for Enfield schools

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:52:58 GMT

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

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

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:40:32 GMT

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

Devon special school given music award

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:39:06 GMT

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

Alternative qualifications corrupt science teaching, says report

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:58:34 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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",

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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,

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

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

'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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regional sport boost ahead of London 2012

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:43:06 GMT

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

Racism 'still in schools'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:46:52 GMT

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

PM: Testing vital in schools

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:44:14 GMT

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

Teachers 'embrace citizenship lessons'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:54:46 GMT

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

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

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

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

Primary school-university bonds 'could help raise aspirations'

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:37:00 GMT

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

School starting age changes proposed

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:26:52 GMT

Teachers in England may find themselves teaching younger pupils should proposed

School starting age recommendation criticised

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:55:41 GMT

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

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,

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 '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

Co-operatives call for teaching jobs

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Is technology affecting teaching in the UK?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Teaching in UK sixth forms: Does size matter?

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Teaching in the UK 'could help relieve teen angst'

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Teaching in England 'not suffering from places shortage'

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Teaching in England 'may change following academy overhaul'

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

Civitas warns A levels are easier

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People in

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children get less money when at school, says research

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Ed Balls wants 'classroom contracts'

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Schools could choose virtual learning during flu attack

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

'Contracts will divide parents and schools'

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

More academies, says study

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

Govt agrees pay rise

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental praise from Ofsted for Cheam school

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:29:52 GMT

Teachers in a Cheam secondary school have won praise for their focus on the

Scottish teachers relieved by maths Higher

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:42:46 GMT

Teachers in Scotland have breathed a sigh of relief after the new section of the

Bath pupils go green

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:15:05 GMT

A group of Bath pupils have been celebrating all things green with an Eco

Green lessons in Norfolk

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:19:35 GMT

A group of Norfolk schoolchildren have spent a day learning about the importance of

Private school teachers help attainment of disadvantaged pupils

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:51:48 GMT

Teachers in independent schools could soon be working with disadvantaged pupils from

Teachers 'can now teach for assessment more effectively'

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:47:19 GMT

Assessment can now be carried out more effectively by teachers in England with the

Pupils campaign to combat gun and knife crime

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:41:54 GMT

Over 200 young people from London have taken part in a special campaign to tackle gun

Report: Teachers could benefit from reduced class sizes

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:38:16 GMT

A new study has argued that it will benefit teachers in England if class sizes are

Recycling initiative for Bristol schools

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:41 GMT

Schools in the west of England are cleaning up their act with a new recycling

School standards 'to improve by 2011'

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:25:05 GMT

The prime minister has pledged to bring up the standards of all schools in England

Junk food ban by teachers could make pupils healthier

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:12:06 GMT

Researchers have suggested that if teachers ban children bringing in unhealthy snacks

Teachers can help develop pupils' skills through green scheme

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:11:03 GMT

Teachers can enhance pupils' transferable skills through implementing a scheme to

Calls for reform of England's testing system

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:52:46 GMT

Teachers in England have argued that the testing culture in the country's schools

Teachers can help make schools greener

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:49:54 GMT

Those teaching in the UK can help their schools become more environmentally aware by

New teaching style at Monkseaton

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:19:39 GMT

Teaching of GCSEs at a school in Tyneside is to be given an overhaul following a

TimePlan teacher coaches football team to victory

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:00:24 GMT

TimePlan scored a success last weekend, when one of its employees coached a school's

Pupils enjoy the fruits of their labour

Tue, 6 May 2008 13:17:47 GMT

A group of Dartmoor pupils have been learning about the environment in a hands-on way

Hotel firm helps school create garden

Fri, 2 May 2008 12:20:32 GMT

A number of managers from a leading hotel chain have helped a Leicester-based

School recognised for its stance on healthy eating

Thu, 1 May 2008 16:52:54 GMT

A Scunthorpe-based school has received national acclaim for its attitude and approach

Parents face primary school selection dilemma

Thu, 1 May 2008 11:22:27 GMT

A number of pupils across London and the south-east face the prospect of missing out

Pupil well-being scheme criticised

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:14:43 GMT

Proposals to ensure that schools keep detailed records on the health of its pupils

Private schools increase pupil intake

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:10:59 GMT

An increasing number of parents are opting to send their children to private schools,

Students paid to teach in pilot scheme

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:25:18 GMT

A school in Buckinghamshire is paying older students to fill in as supply teachers as

Single sex classes could be to boys benefit

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:53:27 GMT

Teaching English in single sex classes might improve the attainment of primary school

Environmental school poised for ceremony

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:49:21 GMT

The construction of an eco-friendly school built for pupils in Plymouth will be

Schools could face second teachers strike

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:15:21 GMT

Schools across England and Wales are bracing themselves for a second teachers'

School goes back in time to celebrate anniversary

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:33:32 GMT

Teachers and pupils at a local school in Rickmansworth embraced the culture of the

School lead up the garden path by property developers

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:24:45 GMT

Teachers and pupils at a school in Sale are appealing to local businesses for help

Striking teachers slammed by local business group

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:45:16 GMT

Liverpool's Chamber of Commerce has criticised the thousands of teachers who staged a

Teachers and pupils take part in eco-plans

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:51:47 GMT

Teachers and pupils across Lincolnshire are taking part in a scheme aimed at cutting

School children rewarded for healthy eating

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:27:47 GMT

School children up and down the country are embracing healthy eating in exchange for

Pupils and teachers petition school closure

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:39 GMT

Around 1,000 teachers and pupils have been signing petitions in a bid to prevent the

Balls critical of strike teachers

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:03:24 GMT

Schools secretary Ed Balls has criticised the thousands of teachers planning to stage

Teachers urge parents to help in sex education

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:05:27 GMT

Teachers have urged parents to help them provide sex education for pupils.

Nottingham schools to embrace family learning

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:58:44 GMT

A number of Nottingham-based schools will be holding a range of learning

Teesside primary schools set for multi-million pound regeneration

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:36:16 GMT

A number of primary schools in the Teesside region will be revamped as part of an

Government criticised over education progress

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:03:26 GMT

A new report has criticised the government's approach to education claiming that vast

School witch ditched

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:29:10 GMT

A village primary school has decided to abandon the use of its distinctive

Teacher's pride at art students

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:17:54 GMT

A York-based teacher has helped his pupils get their artwork into a local gallery by

School teaches in two languages

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:37:44 GMT

A Scottish primary school has been praised for educating its pupils in both English

Leicester set for schools shake-up

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:22:18 GMT

The schools system in Leicestershire could be set for a radical overhaul, it has been

Schools urged to do more for black pupils

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:06:03 GMT

Schools should do more to help black pupils progress at the same pace as other racial

Nottingham schools set for TV channel

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:50:57 GMT

Pupils and teachers from a number of Nottingham-based schools are set to become

Liverpool plans healthier school meals

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:12:24 GMT

Teachers and pupils in primary schools across Liverpool will have the chance to eat

Headteachers rebel over foundation funding

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:28:27 GMT

Hundreds of headteachers across Wales could be set to boycott foundation learning due

Local school experiences nature first-hand

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:36:24 GMT

Teachers at a Gratham-based school will now be able to teach pupils about the natural

Norfolk schools to receive internet funding boost

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:24:07 GMT

The government has provided Norfolk County council with more than £3 million to

Government launch aid package for underperforming children

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:44:13 GMT

The government has launched a multi-million pound package to help teachers boost the

Rugby star set to open new school

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:12:21 GMT

Rugby union superstar Martin Johnson will open a new school in Leicester nest

North Yorkshire special schools receive funding boost

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:33:03 GMT

North Yorkshire County Council has revealed that it will spend more than £20

Government launches exam review

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:36:42 GMT

The government is set to launch a review into the efficiency of the exams

Government criticised after school refurbishment plans modified

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:16:56 GMT

The government's decision to modify its plans to rebuild every state school by 2020

Norfolk schools receive ?2m funding boost

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:01:03 GMT

Three Norfolk-based schools will receive a share of £2 million to improve their

School helps raise money for African counterpart

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:07:24 GMT

Teachers and pupils from a primary school in Wales have been raising money to help

More schools join government trust programme

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:44:49 GMT

An extra 115 schools are set to take part in the government's Trust School

Primary school children embrace organics for charity

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:15:08 GMT

A primary school in Scotland has helped raise money for a local charity by selling

OCR to offer modular GCSEs

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:43:08 GMT

The Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations Board (OCR) is poised to offer secondary

Business help for school is pure child's play

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:07:39 GMT

Staff from energy firm E.on have helped revamp a playground for a primary school in

Schools could be urged to introduce cadet corps

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:47:14 GMT

A new government report is set to encourage secondary schools to introduce cadet

Swindon school holds art show

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:13:35 GMT

Pupils from a school in Swindon have held an art exhibition, with the help of their

UK may need increase in primary teachers

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:24:21 GMT

UK primary schools may need to recruit up to 18,000 extra teachers by 2015, new

Teachers enlist writers to aid creativity

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:51:28 GMT

Students of schools in Prudhoe have been receiving expert help from professional

Yorkshire primaries receive cash boost

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:37:05 GMT

Primary schools in North Yorkshire are set to receive millions of pounds of

Admission rule breakers revealed

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:51:27 GMT

Almost 100 schools investigated in the government's review of admission law breaches

New school opening nears

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:34:48 GMT

A new Devon-based school, designed by teachers and pupils, will be officially opened

Teachers help pupils raise money with peace and quiet

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:20:53 GMT

Teachers from a York school have helped a number of pupils raise money for a good

Women in head teaching positions reach record levels

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:28:17 GMT

The number of females in head teacher roles has reached record proportions over the

Teachers teach children to teach maths

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:44:51 GMT

A primary school in Devon has found a novel way to increase its pupil's interest in

Hundreds of schools miss minimum targets

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:33:43 GMT

Hundreds of secondary schools have missed the minimum government benchmark for GCSE

TimePlan - Schools in the News

Free school campaigners 'planning all-through school in Dorset'

Pupils suggest names for housing estate

Devon pupils return from 'life changing' history trip

Former soldiers to mentor pupils

Bath pupils teach silver surfers

Bath pupils step back to Georgian times

Bath schools battle against cyber bullying

Youngsters shown consequences of dangerous driving

Louth students to get new art and design block

Young people 'let down by careers advice'

Cloud computing in schools 'could provide huge benefits'

Increasing student fees 'could cause two-tier system'

Leicester school recognised for health promotion work

Chorley school deep-cleaned to kill bug

Russian scientist visits Derbyshire school

Schools spend ?293m on supply teachers

Pupils design high-visibility safety badge

Plymouth students 'to attempt world record'

1 in 5 schoolchildren 'living in poverty'

Bath pupils get hands-on to learn about science

Teachers 'increasing use of technology'

Cornish pupils raise money for African charity

Annual school run raises ?30,000

Devon pupils step back in time

Staffordshire students create wildlife garden

Parents unite to save historic Staffordshire school from closure

Nottingham school teachers set to enjoy open-air lessons

Bolton primary pupils embrace work of Shakespeare

Teachers deserve more respect, says author

Ashton school gets new activity area

New website launched for teachers

Welsh education minister announces money for capital works

Schools 'need more freedom'

Bolton pupils 'make difference in community'

Scottish entrepreneur 'planning to open school'

Reducing class sizes 'may not be best use of resources'

Teachers 'need Facebook rules'

Preston students offered language advice

Changes announced to Welsh teacher training incentives

School wins grant for nature zone

Scotland's universities 'should not be seen as cheap option'

Government announces ?82.5m investment in music education

Free schools 'are ludicrous'

New school opened in Wales

GCSE art 'getting side-lined'

Plymouth college to undergo ?4m revamp

Scottish schoolchildren head to CERN

Devon pupils spend day in Victorian kitchen

Geography lessons 'not good enough'

New curriculum 'should cater for all'

Schools 'need elite teaching graduates'

Bath youngsters get creative

Pupils take part in SOS fundraising day

Independent boys' schools 'near extinction'

Academies 'will lead to two-tier education system'

One-to-one tuition 'can help disadvantaged pupils reach potential'

Scottish council approves ?812m school building programme

Sixth forms 'need to take collaborative approach'

Financial education 'should not be compulsory'

There is 'little evidence of how free schools will work'

Campaigners save Yorkshire school

Languages 'must be taken seriously'

New places created at Birmingham schools

Eight free school proposals progress to pre-opening stage

Southampton primary set for total rebuild

Teachers 'impacted by false allegations'

New school planned for Peterborough

Schools 'could pay for own crossing patrols'

Number of state school pupils learning languages 'in decline'

Spending gap between England and Wales 'increasing'

School CCTV labelled 'unfair'

Search powers 'will damage relationships with pupils'

Most universities will charge ?9,000 a year, predicts student leader

Nape: There is a correlation between reading ability and background

Employers 'recruiting bright pupils from school'

Six-week holidays 'should be scrapped'

Religious education 'must not be neglected'

Businesses 'should be more involved in education'

Headteacher apologies after 'scary history exercise'