Concern over GCSE computer science uptake 11 January 2017 Only a minority of schools entered students for a GCSE in computer science in 2015, despite the fact it is a compulsory national curriculum subject at key stage 4.
PSHE calls renewed after report reveals young people’s online vulnerability 11 January 2017 Calls for the Department for Education to act to make PSHE a statutory national curriculum subject have been renewed after research showed that young people are being left to fend for themselves online.
Fear that Scotland’s cap on university numbers is ‘locking out’ Scottish students 11 January 2017 Scottish school-leavers are being “locked out” of universities in their own country because of funding cuts that indirectly limit free tuition, according to Labour.
Performance of FSM students in key stage 4 under the microscope in Wales 11 January 2017 GCSE teachers in Wales will be under further scrutiny this year to improve the performance of pupils receiving free school meals, as national improvement slows at key stage 4.
Teachers prepare to step-up industrial action in Northern Ireland pay row 11 January 2017 Northern Ireland teachers are preparing to step up strike action in a row over pay.
DfE demands £3bn in savings as financial pressures mount 4 January 2017 Ministers want schools to find £3bn in savings by 2020, while plans for fairer funding threaten cuts to budgets in 48 areas across England. It means there is no sign of a let-up in the financial pressures facing schools in 2017. Pete Henshaw reports.
What do you believe in as a school leader in 2017? 4 January 2017 From Brexit and British values to conviction and leadership, Sue Williamson opened the SSAT National Conference with an appeal to school leaders across the country...
Ofsted to speak at 7th National Pupil Premium Conference 12 December 2016 Delegates at the Seventh National Pupil Premium and Ofsted Conference will have the chance to hear directly from Ofsted about what inspectors look for when scrutinising Pupil Premium spending and strategy.
Recruitment crisis: Ofsted's warning to ministers 6 December 2016 Ofsted has issued a stark warning that the secondary teacher recruitment crisis is hitting schools in isolated and deprived areas the hardest – with some heads effectively facing “auctions” for the best teachers.
Asbestos in schools: Government faces yet more pressure to act 6 December 2016 More than £10 million has been paid out in compensation by local authorities because of asbestos exposure in schools, it has been revealed.
Teacher recruitment targets hit in just four secondary subjects 30 November 2016 The recruitment crisis continues as new figures show that the DfE has missed its overall ITT target for the fourth year running, with some key EBacc subjects being hit hard. Pete Henshaw looks at the figures
Key stage 4 work-related learning hit by exams focus, Ofsted warns 30 November 2016 Ofsted has raised concerns over the lack of opportunities for students to take part in meaningful work-related learning or work experience during key stage 4.
Every region promised access to mentoring programmes in £3.5m investment 30 November 2016 Employer mentoring programmes targeting students most at risk of disengaging from education are to receive £3.5 million in government funding, with every area of England promised at least one dedicated mentoring organisation.
Inspirational educators and learners recognised in STEM awards 30 November 2016 Teachers and students have been recognised for their dedication to and excellence in STEM teaching and learning at the STEM Inspiration Awards.
At a glance headlines: 1/12/2016 30 November 2016 Crucial support for bereaved pupils, a social action campaign, STEM support for students and a new teacher recruitment charity are among the SecEd at a glance headlines for December 1, 2016
Students inspired by trip to CERN 30 November 2016 A day talking to scientists who are looking into how the world, the universe and everything in it was created has sparked an interest in science for one group of young people.
Minister tries to ease worries over new tests in Scotland 30 November 2016 New national tests to be introduced in Scotland from next August will not be “high-stakes” nor create extra work for teachers or pupils, according to education secretary John Swinney.
Link between bullying and childhood obesity 30 November 2016 Children who are bullied at school are nearly twice as likely to be overweight at the age of 18 than children who are not bullied.
Survey reveals extra hours being worked by teachers in the independent sector 30 November 2016 More than 92 per cent of teachers working in independent schools are working over and above their contracted hours each week, a survey has revealed.
Analysis lays bare challenges facing new Opportunity Areas 23 November 2016 A new study has identified huge progress gaps for both poor and rich pupils in the first six Opportunity Areas – with a lack of leadership support shown to be a key problem. Pete Henshaw reports
Pedagogy review offers help to revitalise languages education 23 November 2016 Modern foreign languages are “at risk” and face becoming the domain of “certain types of school and certain sections of the pupil population”.
Two in 10 vacant positions in the past year have gone unfilled 23 November 2016 Two out of every 10 vacant teaching and school leadership posts are going unfilled as the recruitment crisis in education continues, figures showed this week.
Ministers pledge to target Opportunity Areas as £300m music funding is confirmed 23 November 2016 The national network of 121 music education hubs are to continue to receive around £75 million a year in funding until 2020, ministers have confirmed.
Pupils remember the First World War soldiers who never came home 23 November 2016 A Derbyshire school came up with a moving way to remember the young men who went to fight in the First World War and never came back.
Sharp rise in incidents of online bullying 23 November 2016 The number of children and young people experiencing online bullying has increased by 88 per cent in the last five years.
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