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Grade inflation adds thousands to the cost of a family home
Grade inflation at English primary schools can increase the price of surrounding houses by up to £7,000, according to early research from economists at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The study...
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Grammar teaching leaves children confused, research shows
Grammar teaching leaves children confused, research shows https://t.co/qUOaEEN2TH Retweet & reply to be part of the conversation. See comments at https://t.co/dMOgCQIRDW #UKEdChat...
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Access to high performing schools in England has become more geographically...
A new report by the Education Policy Institute, Access to high performing schools in England, looked at the density of high-quality secondary school places across England, comparing high-quality places...
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2,715 penalties issued to students in 2017 GCSE, AS & A-level exams
The Department of Education in England has today released data showing a rise in malpractice incidents when pupils have been penalised for inappropriate exam behaviours whilst undertaking GCSE, AS or...
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Anti-obesity programmes in schools unlikely to halt child obesity epidemic
Results are convincing and ‘a strong signal to try something else’ School-based programmes aimed at preventing obesity in children are unlikely to have much impact on the childhood obesity epidemic,...
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Book: Dare to be different by @WillRyan3
Working within schools, it is easy to be scared, follow the crowd, and dance along to a tune which you know, deep down, does not resonate with the values of teaching and learning you have inside....
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Year 4 pupils in England to be tested on Times Tables
The UK government, who set the requirements for schools in England, have announced that trials of a times tables tests are to be launched for pupils in Year 4 (aged 8&9) with a mandatory national...
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Review into school exclusions proposed
Press release from the Department for Education, England. Steps to transform education for children with additional needs and ambitious plans to improve the experiences of children in alternative...
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Research from @TheNFER finds teachers work long hours even after accounting...
Research published by The National Foundation for Educational Research has shown that teachers in England work long hours even after accounting for extra holidays. Among other findings, comparing to...
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The UKEdPodcast – Episode 18 – Interview with @HarfordSean from @OfstedNews
In an exclusive interview, @digicoled from the @UKEdPodcast caught up with Sean Harford, who is an HMI and Ofsted’s National Director, Education – leading on our policy for EY, Schools and FE &...
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Ethnically mixed schools better for social cohesion, says new study of...
Pupils from schools with greater ethnic diversity have more positive feelings towards pupils of different ethnicities, according to a new study of attitudes in English secondary schools from the...
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Children in England consume more than a year’s worth of sugar in 6 months
Children in England have already consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar, according to figures from Public Health England (PHE). Children aged 4 to 10 years should have no more than the equivalent...
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‘Chaotic’ government reforms are failing to tackle education inequality
Two-thirds of head teachers believe that inequalities between schools (in England) are becoming wider as a result of current government policy, according to a new ‘state of the nation’ report by the...
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New @BERAnews report pours scorn on proposed Reception Baseline Assessment in...
With the UK government pressing ahead with plans to introduce a baseline assessment for early years children in England, a new report has been published concluding that the government’s proposals,...
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‘No evidence’ grammar schools can promote social mobility, study suggests
Expanding the number of grammar schools is unlikely to promote social mobility by providing more opportunities for disadvantaged pupils, a new study published in Educational Review finds. Study author...
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England schools to teach new relationship and health education
All schools in England will teach children about good physical and mental health, how to stay safe on and offline, and the importance of healthy relationships under new plans published today by...
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Moving on by @AffinityWF ‘s Mike Ruddle
Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher, so the ancient Japanese proverb goes. But as children across the country head back to school after the summer break, many...
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Children found capable of using the ‘wisdom of crowds’
Children, like adults, can improve their response to difficult tasks by the power of group work, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ is well documented in...
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Focus change for OfSTED inspections announced
Amanda Spielman, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector for England schools, today announced details of planned changes to the way Ofsted inspects schools, colleges, further education institutions and early...
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Drive to ensure all children can swim by end of primary school
Primary schools in England are set to receive extra support and improved guidance to help make sure all children can swim confidently and know how to stay safe in and around water. Working in...
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