Child mental health unit referrals rising

Referrals to child mental health units from UK primary schools have increased by nearly 50 per cent in the last three years.

Decisive action taken to reduce teacher workload

A survey of school leaders and classroom teachers has revealed that schools are taking decisive action to reduce teacher workload.

Scrap ‘worthless’ EBacc over decline in arts

The government should scrap the ‘worthless’ EBacc after further declinse in pupils taking GCSEs in arts subjects.

Research funding for ten schools announced

Ten schools have won funding to boost the quality of teaching in their region through better use of research.

Teacher recruitment hitting disadvantaged schools hardest

Teachers in the most deprived state schools are less confident that current job vacancies in their school will be filled.

Schools lacking confidence to handle online abuse

Only 37 per cent of school leaders feel very confident in identifying and handling online abuse incidents involving children.

Careers education increasing student motivation

Pupils who directly hear from employers about the realities of getting employment can go on to achieve better grades.

DfE statistics show 96,000 extra school places created last year

Statistics from the Department for Education released on March 28 show that an additional 96,000 new school places have been created across England

Sutton Trust report calls for a fairer admissions system

The Sutton Trust is calling for changes to the admissions process that include prioritising disadvantaged pupils where schools are oversubscribed.

Survey shows two thirds of teachers support banning cars from outside schools

Environmental charity Sustrans polled 840 people in teaching roles across the UK.

New report shows huge majority support Healthy Schools Rating Scheme

School Food Matters surveyed 1000 parents, governors and teachers to find out what they thought of the proposed Healthy Schools Rating Scheme (HSRS) and how it should be implemented

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced funding of £31.6 million to train more Educational Psychologists.

Five London primaries to take part in groundbreaking air quality project

The scheme will involve 250 pupils wearing specially adapted backpacks to and from school for a week

Survey reveals the pressure of Primary SATs

A new poll by YouGov has revealed that headteachers’ and primary school leaders’ are frustrated with the government’s assessment regime.

Teaching of deaf children 'heading for crisis' warns Association

National Deaf Children’s Society says the number of specialist teachers has fallen by 15% in the last seven years

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