News
State school RE 'under-resourced'
21st February 2012
The funding of religious education in UK state schools is "frighteningly dependent" on the head teacher's personal stance, research suggests.
'Ban' for Mayle book in Malaysia
21st February 2012
Malaysian officials order book shops to stop selling a sex education book by British author Peter Mayle.
New exam 'appeals' tightened up
21st February 2012
Concerns are raised over changes to the exam result appeal process which are due to take place as new qualifications are introduced.
VIDEO: Duchess visits art charity schools
21st February 2012
The Duchess of Cambridge visits schools in Oxford where one of the charities she supports runs classes for children with behavioural problems.
Shoesmith backs sacked Baby P duo
21st February 2012
Former Haringey children's services director Sharon Shoesmith gives her support to two of Baby Peter's social workers who claim they were unfairly sacked.
VIDEO: Scheme helps teenagers learn respect
21st February 2012
Dominic Boddington explains why he runs a social enterprise that provides alternative education for teenagers in Norwich.
Twigg calls for standards agency
21st February 2012
Labour education spokesman Stephen Twigg is calling for the creation of an independent office to raise standards in education in England.
The cult of the hyperpolyglot
21st February 2012
How hard is it to learn 18 languages?
Derry Catholic education overhaul
21st February 2012
The Catholic church in Londonderry is proposing to end single sex schools and phase out academic selection.
Firms paid to help jobless teens
21st February 2012
Firms and charities are to be offered a payment-by-results scheme to try to get 55,000 "Neet" teenagers in England into work, education or training.
VIDEO: University access chief confirmed
20th February 2012
Professor Les Ebdon has been confirmed as the official in charge of ensuring all students have a fair chance of securing a place at universities in England.
Primary schools banding delayed
20th February 2012
The introduction of primary school performance bands has been delayed until 2014, the Welsh government announces.
VIDEO: Union call for more shorter school breaks
20th February 2012
The National Association of Head Teachers general secretary suggested a change to school holidays with regional variations - with more but shorter breaks spread through the year.
Ebdon confirmed as access chief
20th February 2012
Les Ebdon has been formally announced as head of the university fair access body - despite opposition from MPs on the committee scrutinising his appointment.
Pension inflation move challenged
20th February 2012
Unions representing public sector workers are appealing against a legal decision about how pensions are protected against inflation.
