NEWS
Sutton Trust poll shows fewer pupils expect to attend University
The Sutton Trust is urging the Government to reform the student funding system after poll shows that the proportion of young people who think they are likely to go into Higher Education has fallen.....read more
Former Birmingham Governor barred from running schools
Waseem Yaqub, former Chair of Governors at Al-Hijrah School, has been barred from running schools in the future by the Secretary of State for Education Justine Greening.....read more
Acting Up: Labour plans to address performing arts class gap
Published today. the Labour Party’s ‘Acting Up’ report highlights a widening class gap in the performing arts and suggests that stage, television or film roles are “increasingly dominated by a narrow set of people from well-off backgrounds”.....read more
FOI request reveals rise in sexual misconduct exclusions
Between July 2013 and April 2017, over 8000 incidents involving senior school students were reported, with 754 in primary schools.....read more
Scottish exam results: Record number of University places gained
UCAS has confirmed that so far 28,700 Scottish students have had their places in higher education confirmed.....read more
FEATURES
Nutritious packed lunches
Jo Nicholas from the Children's Food Trust shares advice on implemented a packed lunch policy in schools.....read more
Dipping into the 21st Century pencil case
Aled Williams, deputy head teacher of All Saints Church in Wales Primary School, explains how it has developed a strong audio visual and technology presence.....read more
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