- 'Independent schools will build on their contributions to education with a new government'
- Universities must be more transparent about student recruitment, says watchdog
- New findings suggest teenage girls are twice as unhappy as teenage boys
- Survey finds 34 per cent of young people are considering a career in teaching
- Think tank calls for funding to be targeted at schools "in most financial need"
'Independent schools will build on their contributions to education with a new government'
Independent sectorMike Buchanan, executive director of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, has described the recent general election as an opportunity for independent schools "to see differently and to be seen differently", adding they must use the next few years to 'prove they are embracing social change'. IE Today.
Universities must be more transparent about student recruitment, says watchdog
Higher educationThe Office for Students has announced a review into university admissions practices, amid concerns over the use of financial incentives and unconditional offers. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.
New findings suggest teenage girls are twice as unhappy as teenage boys
Mental healthAccording to a study by Warwick University, six in 10 teenage girls are "completely unhappy", with researchers linking the findings to poor self-image and a "toxic" social media climate. By Laura Donnelly, The Telegraph.
Survey finds 34 per cent of young people are considering a career in teaching
General educationA new study has identified teaching as the most popular career choice for young people in Britain, with a third saying they are considering or planning a career in education. By Amy Gibbons, Tes.
Think tank calls for funding to be targeted at schools "in most financial need"
FundingReform, a think tank for public service reform, has called on the Government to prioritise funding for schools facing the greatest financial difficulty, drawing attention to "the increasing gap between the average surpluses and deficits across maintained schools in England". By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.