ISC Daily News Summary

The Sunday Times features a piece about Daniel Kupoluyi, a 14-year-old boy who grew up in one of London's most deprived areas and went on to study at Eton College. By Sharon Hendry.

Writing in The Sunday Times, Neil Roskilly, chief executive of the Independent Schools Association, argues independent schools "deserve more recognition for their contributions to society". The letter can be found half-way down the page.

Dr Michael Carslaw, head of St Leonards School, highlights the value of the International Baccalaureate (IB) within the education system. The Times. The letter is the fourth featured on the page.

The number of A-level English entries fell by 8.4 per cent last year, with experts claiming students now favour more 'employable' subjects. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph. The article quotes Barnaby Lenon, chairman of the Independent Schools Council.

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is to focus on seven boarding schools across Scotland in hearings next year. BBC News. The article quotes a statement from John Edward, director of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools.

The newly-appointed education secretary, Gavin Williamson, is to make funding, further education and free schools central to his education policy. By Caroline Wheeler, The Sunday Times.

Tes outlines six facts about Kemi Badenoch, the new children and families minister at the Department for Education. By Martin George.

More that 5,000 headteachers are expected to attend a demonstration in Westminster in September to demand more government funding for schools. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.

Universities UK has criticised outsourcing company Sopra Steria's document-checking service, expressing concern about the difficulties and costs international students and staff members face when applying for visas. By Judith Burns, BBC News.