- 'How independent schools can support the strengths of the UK'
- 'Independent school parents are unfairly criticised'
- The need for more women in science
- The UK teachers moving abroad
- Music and dance scheme criticised for offering grants to middle clasees
- Children who attend nursery are better behaved, research finds
'How independent schools can support the strengths of the UK'
Independent sectorShaun Fenton, HMC chairman, has written a letter to heads detailing the part independent schools can play "in a time of crippling uncertainty". Tes.
'Independent school parents are unfairly criticised'
Independent sectorThe chairman of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), Shaun Fenton, has said it is unfair that many independent school parents feel they have to justify their choice of education. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.
The need for more women in science
General educationLinday Nicolson writes in The Telegraph about the problem with the lack of women in physics.
The UK teachers moving abroad
Teaching and learningThe Guardian reports on the dissatisfaction amongst UK teachers with the British education system, following estimates that aproximately 15,000 teachers have moved abroad to join an international school. By Donna Ferguson.
Music and dance scheme criticised for offering grants to middle clasees
General educationThe Government's music and dance scheme is under criticism for offering grants to 'comfortable middle classes'. By Liz Lightfoot, The Guardian.
Children who attend nursery are better behaved, research finds
Primary education and early yearsResearch has revealed that children sent to nursery have better social skills, in comparison to children who stay at home. By Kat Lay, The Times.