- The independent school debate: An unfair advantage or a quality education?
- State schools' music provision falling dramatically behind independent schools, warns record industry
- ISC Blog: 'Let's ensure we offer engaging lessons to encourage language learning and appreciation of other cultures'
- Young people from wealthy areas more likely to take up degree apprenticeships
- Primary aged children have more 'sophisticated' language than expected
- 'Schools can't fight knife crime alone'
- 'More schools will have to cut hours if the funding issue is not addressed'
- Eating disorders: Spotting the signs
The independent school debate: An unfair advantage or a quality education?
Independent sectorTwo writers debate whether or not independent schools 'are a blight on society'. Prospect Magazine.
State schools' music provision falling dramatically behind independent schools, warns record industry
General educationResearch by the body representing the record industry has found one in four state schools in the most disadvantaged areas are unable to offer music lessons to students who would like them. By Richard Vaughan, iNews.
Do you have stories of young people who have been able to nurture their musical talent through your school's cross-sector partnership work? Please email case studies to [email protected].
ISC Blog: 'Let's ensure we offer engaging lessons to encourage language learning and appreciation of other cultures'
ISC blogJane Gandee, head of St Swithun’s School in Winchester, argues learning languages is essential for pupils and schools should not be deterred from encouraging their uptake.
Young people from wealthy areas more likely to take up degree apprenticeships
Further educationThe Office for Students has found young people from affluent areas are more likely to study degree apprenticeships and has said more needs to be done to encourage disadvantaged and underrepresented young people. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.
Primary aged children have more 'sophisticated' language than expected
Primary education and early yearsThe assumption that primary aged pupils have a basic vocabulary has been challenged by academics at the University of Exeter. Research has found Year 2 pupils are commonly using advanced and 'sophisticated' language. By Will Hazell, Tes.
'Schools can't fight knife crime alone'
Child welfareDamian Hinds MP, secretary of state for education, argues the prevention of knife crime "is a problem for society as a whole" and says a causal link should not be drawn from school exclusions to crime. The Times.
Rosemary Bennett reports on Mr Hinds' comment piece.
'More schools will have to cut hours if the funding issue is not addressed'
FundingGeoff Barton, head of the Association of School and College Leaders, has warned more headteachers will be forced to shorten the school day if the Government fails to address funding issues. By Freddie Whittaker and Jess Staufenberg, Schools Week.
Eating disorders: Spotting the signs
Child welfareDr Elizabeth McNaught, a doctor and the medical director of Family Mental Wealth, advises teachers on how to spot the signs of a pupil suffering from an eating disorder. Tes.