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Gibb: ‘The claim the EBacc squeezes out the arts is wrong’

22/01/2016 - 14:53

Writing in the Telegraph, Schools Minister Nick Gibb has criticised the culture of overturning new commitments that discourage pupils from studying core academic subjects.

Morgan sets out plans for character education

22/01/2016 - 14:52

Nicky Morgan has set out her plans for character education, at the official opening of the character symposium at Floreat School.

Exam boards costly fees could trigger fee hikes, Tes investigates

22/01/2016 - 12:17

An investigation launched by Tes has found that exam boards may be set to increase their fees for schools and are considering cuts to subjects in reformed GCSEs and A-levels, as they struggle with financial pressures.

GCSE results remain fairly stable across England

21/01/2016 - 12:37

GCSE results have remained fairly stable across England, with the number of schools falling below the current floor unchanged at 312.

Embrace technology to reduce teacher workload, says Morgan

21/01/2016 - 11:45

Schools should embrace new technologies as an opportunity to reduce teacher workload, according to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.

Gaps in sex education leave children at risk, campaigners warn

21/01/2016 - 11:44

Young people’s safety is being undermined by wide variation in sex and relationships education, the Sex Education Forum has warned.

Brighton College drops gendered uniform

21/01/2016 - 11:43

Brighton College has dropped its 170 year-old gendered uniform rules to accommodate for transgender pupils.

Academy chain set to scrap school governing bodies

20/01/2016 - 11:36

The E-ACT academy chain is set to scrap local governing bodies in its schools across England.

Role of regional schools commissioners ‘unclear’, MPs claim

20/01/2016 - 11:11

The role of regional schools commissioners (RSCs) is unclear and in need of clarification, according to a report from the Education Select Committee.

Teach First launches career change recruitment ad

19/01/2016 - 11:19

Teach First has launched a new recruitment advert aimed at recruiting potential career-changers to challenging schools.

Morgan launches ‘Educate Against Hate’

19/01/2016 - 11:17

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched an anti-radicalisation website aimed at tackling extremism which she says will be used to ‘educate against hate’.

Over a third of teachers ban electronic devices in the classroom

18/01/2016 - 12:23

Over a third of UK teachers ban electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops in the classroom, according to a new survey.