- 'Has election result eased political pressure on independent schools?'
- Research finds 62 per cent of new MPs went to comprehensive schools
- A look back at independent education in 2019
- Study casts doubt on claim smaller classes equal better results
- Analysis reveals rise in warning notices issued to independent schools
- Head of St John's College suggests some pupils are warned off applying to Cambridge
- Third of primary school leavers miss 'three Rs' target
- Here's how schools can make their playgrounds edible
'Has election result eased political pressure on independent schools?'
Independent sectorEd Dorrell writes in Tes about whether independent schools should "breathe a sigh of relief" following the Labour Party's defeat in last week's general election.
Research finds 62 per cent of new MPs went to comprehensive schools
PoliticalThe Sutton Trust, which promotes social mobility, has looked into the education background of MPs, finding that 54 per cent went to comprehensives and 29 per cent went to private schools. By Chris Smyth, The Times.
A look back at independent education in 2019
Independent sectorIndependent Education Today speaks to five experts from the independent schools sector for a review of 2019. By James Higgins.
Study casts doubt on claim smaller classes equal better results
Teaching and learningResearch based on data from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (Timms) has found smaller class sizes do not reliably result in better student outcomes. By Claudia Civinini, Tes.
Analysis reveals rise in warning notices issued to independent schools
Independent sectorSchools Week reports there has been an increase in the number of warning notices issued to underperforming independent schools. By Pippa Allen-Kinross. The article quotes Neil Roskilly, chief executive of the Independent Schools Association.
Head of St John's College suggests some pupils are warned off applying to Cambridge
Higher educationHeather Hancock, the first female master of St John's College, has suggested some teachers might discourage pupils from applying to Oxbridge so as not to set them up for failure. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.
Third of primary school leavers miss 'three Rs' target
Primary education and early yearsSats data published by the Department for Education has revealed more than 200,000 11-year-olds failed to meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths before they left primary school this year. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.
Here's how schools can make their playgrounds edible
And finallyThe Observer looks at the work being carried out by the charity Trees for Cities, which helps schools in deprived areas create inspiring green spaces. By Aamna Mohdin.