Secondary

Record number of London children to miss out on first choice school

26/02/2016 - 12:02

The number of children who will miss out on their first choice secondary school is set to hit a record high this year, according to a report from the Evening Standard.

London pupils lagging behind international peers

25/02/2016 - 15:47

Pupils at London schools are being outperformed by their peers in many countries around the world, according to new research from University College London’s (UCL) Institute of Education.

London teacher shortlisted for $1m prize

18/02/2016 - 11:45

A London maths teacher has been shortlisted for the second annual Varkey Foundation global teacher prize, which recognises outstanding contributions to the teaching profession.

Basketball coaching leads to fewer exclusions at Brixton school

10/02/2016 - 12:03

The number of exclusions at a Brixton school has dramatically dropped since the introduction of a basketball academy led by former NBA star Luol Deng.

Somerset school becomes first to join anti-doping scheme

02/02/2016 - 11:35

Millfield School in Somerset has become the first school in the UK to sign up for an anti-doping in sports accreditation scheme.

Four in 10 teachers face violence from pupils, ATL warns

29/01/2016 - 11:25

More than four in 10 teachers and school support staff (43 per cent) have dealt with physical violence from pupils over the past year, according to a survey from the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL).

Brighton College drops gendered uniform

21/01/2016 - 11:43

Brighton College has dropped its 170 year-old gendered uniform rules to accommodate for transgender pupils.

'One size fits all' system is letting pupils down, Ofsted chief warns

18/01/2016 - 11:44

The ‘one size fits all’ secondary education system is letting down pupils who are less academic, according to Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw.

Jobcentre Plus scheme rolled out across schools

15/01/2016 - 12:00

The government has launched a scheme to provide expert employment support to young people in schools.

Regional disparities in educational outcomes ‘remain stubborn’, research suggests

12/01/2016 - 11:10

There are large disparities in educational outcomes across different regions in the UK, according to research from the Social Market Foundation (SMF).

Legal challenge to grammar school annexe put on hold

12/01/2016 - 11:09

Plans to challenge the new annexe of the Weald of Kent grammar school have been put on hold.