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Introduction of open book English GCSE exams to be discussed in parliament

05/04/2017 - 11:57

A petition calling for open book examinations in GCSE English to be introduced has received more than 109,000 signatures.

Campaign for mental health education to be compulsory in schools

04/04/2017 - 14:00

A mental health charity has launched a campaign which hopes to get mental health education delivered in schools.

£2.4 million investment to create extra school places

04/04/2017 - 13:59

Education secretary Justine Greening has detailed how £2.4 million will be spent on improving school buildings and creating extra pupil places

Free school meals data an unreliable indicator of deprivation

04/04/2017 - 13:58

Using free school meal data as a way of measuring poverty among pupils is unreliable, researchers say.

ATL warns of possible apprenticeship exploitation

03/04/2017 - 14:26

The ATL's Mary Bousted has said she is concerned cash-strapped schools could “exploit” teaching apprentices as a cheaper replacement for qualified staff.

Shy students miss out on science

03/04/2017 - 12:50

Lack of science facilities and equipment means introverted students stand back when it comes to hands-on learning, research finds

Premier league players to inspire primary pupils

03/04/2017 - 12:07

José Mourinho, Theo Walcott and Gary Cahill are fronting a campaign to use football to inspire children in 10,000 primary schools.

Playful experimentation creates engineers, report says

03/04/2017 - 11:09

Schools that have adapted their teaching to encourage students to develop ‘engineering habits of mind’ boosts pupil achievements, according to a new report