- Disadvantaged pupils falling two years behind in their education
- Music education hubs lack take-up from older pupils
- Schools must act "to stop harassment of girls", say MPs
- Using film as a medium to discuss gender equality
- Parents told "not to panic" about the decline in French and German tuition in Scottish schools
Disadvantaged pupils falling two years behind in their education
Social mobilityA study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has found children from disadvantaged backgrounds are over two years behind in their education if their class is made up of children from similarly poor backgrounds. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.
Music education hubs lack take-up from older pupils
General educationA study has revealed a drop in the number of pupils playing in 'area-based music ensembles'. By Alix Robertson, Schools Week.
Schools must act "to stop harassment of girls", say MPs
Child welfareThe Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee has said schools should act to "prevent sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence”. By Will Hazell, Tes.
Using film as a medium to discuss gender equality
Teaching and learningHolly Tarquini, executive director of FilmBath, argues schools should "use film to discuss gender equality" so that pupils can recognise the inequalities that exist today. Tes.
Parents told "not to panic" about the decline in French and German tuition in Scottish schools
Scottish educationParents have been told "not to panic" following a report by think tank, Reform Scotland, which showed a huge decline in French and German tuition in Scottish schools. By Simon Johnson, The Telegraph.