- Data reveals a 4% drop in teacher training applications
- Physics trainees least likely to achieve QTS
- Rise in unconditional offers means schools can 'lack academic aspiration'
- Holiday activities and meals for disadvantaged families to be offered through government fund
- Recommended reads to support children's mental health
- 'Young people should look for summer jobs over the holiday'
Data reveals a 4% drop in teacher training applications
Teacher trainingUCAS data published yesterday has revealed a 4% drop in teacher training applications. By Helen Ward, Tes.
Physics trainees least likely to achieve QTS
Teacher trainingOfficial statistics on initial teacher training show that almost one in eight physics trainees do not end up teaching. By Helen Ward, Tes.
Rise in unconditional offers means schools can 'lack academic aspiration'
Higher educationDr Martin Stephen, former high master at St Paul’s Boys' School, has warned that the rise of unconditional offers means that schools have no incentive to raise standards. The Telegraph.
Holiday activities and meals for disadvantaged families to be offered through government fund
Education policyA £2m government fund has been announced for holiday activities and meals for disadvantaged families over the summer. By Judith Burns, BBC News.
Recommended reads to support children's mental health
Mental healthPrimary school librarian and writer, Sam Pope, gives her top recommended reads for helping children to talk about mental health problems. Tes.
'Young people should look for summer jobs over the holiday'
General educationAccording to the Work and Pensions Secretary, Esther McVey, teenagers should find holiday jobs to give them “essential skills” that will make them more employable later on in life. By Gordon Rayner, The Telegraph.