Posts on ‘October 26th, 2009’

Figures highlight flight of families from cities in search of better schools

Cities are losing thousands of pupils a year as families move out when their children reach school age, according to statistics obtained by the Observer which document the dramatic effect on education in England and Wales.
Academics say the so-called “chicken run” – parents [...]

Figures highlight flight of families from cities in search of better schools

Cities are losing thousands of pupils a year as families move out when their children reach school age, according to statistics obtained by the Observer which document the dramatic effect on education in England and Wales.
Academics say the so-called “chicken run” – parents [...]

Poll by Association of Teachers and Lecturers reveals that quarter of school staff have faced unfounded accusations
An alarming rise in the number of false allegations being made against teachers is “infecting” the atmosphere in schools and leaving staff afraid to assert their authority and discipline pupils, it is claimed today.
A poll by the Association of [...]

Poll by Association of Teachers and Lecturers reveals that quarter of school staff have faced unfounded accusations
An alarming rise in the number of false allegations being made against teachers is “infecting” the atmosphere in schools and leaving staff afraid to assert their authority and discipline pupils, it is claimed today.
A poll by the Association of [...]

Ministers vow to offer pupils from poorer backgrounds as much chance as the middle-classes
Children as young as 10 are to receive careers advice in primary schools as part of a government strategy to raise aspirations and help break down barriers to social mobility.
Ministers say young children often aim high – with new research showing three [...]

Ministers vow to offer pupils from poorer backgrounds as much chance as the middle-classes
Children as young as 10 are to receive careers advice in primary schools as part of a government strategy to raise aspirations and help break down barriers to social mobility.
Ministers say young children often aim high – with new research showing three [...]

As clocks across the country were set back an hour over the weekend, now is the time when many people won’t be looking forward to the darker nights. However, as the sun sets earlier and the temperature drops, there is a ready-made solution for anyone who has concerns about being hit by the winter [...]

As clocks across the country were set back an hour over the weekend, now is the time when many people won’t be looking forward to the darker nights. However, as the sun sets earlier and the temperature drops, there is a ready-made solution for anyone who has concerns about being hit by the winter [...]

More than a quarter of school staff have had a false allegation made against them by a pupil, according to a survey published today.
More …

More than a quarter of school staff have had a false allegation made against them by a pupil, according to a survey published today.
More …