A new report by the Centre for Education Economics has revealed pupils' happiness is adversely affected by homework and school competition. By John Roberts, Tes.

James Croft, director of the Centre for Education Economics writes in Schools Week discussing this report.

iNews details a new project which has been launched to educate over 18,000 primary school children in financial matters. By Tara Lepore.

A survey published by the Get Into Teaching campaign has said teachers, behind only parents and friends, are one of the biggest influences on a young person's life. By Martin George, Tes.

Researchers have called for activities such as debates, the student council and mock elections to be made compulsory for all secondary school pupils in a bid to even out socioeconomic differences. By Martin George, Tes.

A survey of local authorities has shown a 27% rise in home educated children. By Jess Staufenberg, Schools Week.

UK universities have fallen in the Times Higher Education’s Global Employability Rankings - more so than any other European country in recent years. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

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