In a bid to help tackle youth unemployment, the government is being urged to bring back compulsory work experience for school children under the age of 16.
New figures show that more children than ever before are starting school with the expected standards in numeracy and literacy, but there is still a significant gender gap between boys and girls.
Ofsted is set to join up with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to evaluate how well children and young people with special educational needs are cared for in local areas across a range of services, including schools.
Exam board OCR has condemned a proposal to create a single state-run awarding body, which is currently being considered by ministers as a ‘Corbyn-esque’ approach that would lead to political interference.
Research into the effects of video games on the academic performance of children has produced conflicting findings, with experts disagreeing over the potential benefits.
A report published by the Public Accounts Committee has said that ‘urgent steps’ are necessary to close the attainment gap and ensure effective support for two million disadvantaged pupils.
Mary Curnock Cook, chief executive of the university admissions service, has said research shows that state schools are better than private schools at preparing preparing students for the ‘new economy’.
The Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan announced at the conservative party conference that schools will be ‘expected’ to accommodate requests for childcare, remaining open for a full working day and during the holidays.
