- Report questions whether pupil wellbeing and effective learning go hand-in-hand
- Teaching children the value of money
- Teachers are the third most important influence on the young
- Debates and mock elections should be compulsory in all schools, say researchers
- Number of home educated children increases by 27%
- British universities suffer in employability rankings
Report questions whether pupil wellbeing and effective learning go hand-in-hand
General educationA 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.
Teaching children the value of money
General educationiNews details a new project which has been launched to educate over 18,000 primary school children in financial matters. By Tara Lepore.
Teachers are the third most important influence on the young
Teaching and learningA 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.
Debates and mock elections should be compulsory in all schools, say researchers
Social mobilityResearchers 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.
Number of home educated children increases by 27%
General educationA survey of local authorities has shown a 27% rise in home educated children. By Jess Staufenberg, Schools Week.
British universities suffer in employability rankings
Higher educationUK 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.