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Body image is an increasing concern among teenage boys

16/02/2016 - 11:31

Body image issues are an increasing concern for teenage boys, according to a report by the charity Central YMCA.

Welsh Labour pledges extra £100 million to improve schools

16/02/2016 - 11:29

Welsh Labour has announced a key election pledge to allocate an extra £100 million to improve school standards if they are reelected in May.

Academy chain could introduce 'peace studies' to combat extremism

16/02/2016 - 11:27

The Oasis multi-academy trust is considering the introduction of ‘peace studies’ at GCSE to help combat the rise of religious extremism.

‘Pass the torch’ apprenticeship campaign begins

15/02/2016 - 15:22

Prime Minister David Cameron has attended the first of four apprenticeship events being held in Thames Valley in a bid to boost apprenticeships in the area.

Penguin introduces new classic books project

15/02/2016 - 11:55

Following Schools Minister Nick Gibb’s call to bring more classic literature to schools, 100 titles are being offered by Penguin Classics in a bid to give children the opportunity to discover classic literature.

DfE nominates experts to advise on ‘best value’ free school sites

15/02/2016 - 11:53

The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed four specialists to advise and act on finding ‘best value’ sites to locate future free schools, in a fast and efficient manner.

Morgan exploring US for next Ofsted head

15/02/2016 - 11:52

It has been understood that Education Secretary Nicky Morgan is exploring the possibility of appointing an expert from the US as the next head of schools inspectorate Ofsted.

Support staff carrying out teachers work, ATL says

15/02/2016 - 11:51

According to the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), teacher shortages mean classroom support staff are regularly completing duties that should be carried out by qualified teachers.

Kent grammar schools ‘social mobility’ questioned

12/02/2016 - 11:11

A committee set up to tackle social mobility in Kent grammar schools will hear from head teachers amid fears that more should be done.

Accuracy of baseline assessment questioned in report

12/02/2016 - 09:46

Baseline assessments for four-year-olds are unreliable and can cause disruption in a child’s start to schools, a new report claims.

Exceptional school leaders recognised by Ofsted

11/02/2016 - 16:57

Sir Michael Wilshaw has written letters to three ‘exceptional’ school leaders to congratulate them on their significant improvement in schools.

MPs launch 100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign

11/02/2016 - 15:37

Skills Minister Nick Boles and Nadhim Zahawi MP, apprenticeship adviser to the Prime Minister, are among a number of MPs introducing the ‘100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign’.