Education in the Media: Wednesday 3 October 2018

Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at a joint letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor from the teaching unions on the issue of school funding and teacher pay.
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at a joint letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor from the teaching unions on the issue of school funding and teacher pay.
...Mail, The Times, The Sun and The Telegraph. It is important that children arrive at school ready to learn and that is why managing basic hygiene and personals needs is...
...on schools music lessons. The piece looks at music teaching across the country and the number of pupils studying music at GCSE and A level. We believe all pupils should...
Today's Education in the Media blog looks at university attendance and a reception held at Downing Street to celebrate the teaching profession. University attendance On Tuesday 22 May, the Press...
...successful, rigorous examinations are vital. They are not, however, intended to cause significant anxiety. We have taken action to reduce examination burdens for young people which is why at GCSE...
...immigration status. This is not the case. Free school meals are provided to all disadvantaged pupils who need them regardless of their nationality or immigration status. A Government spokesperson said:...
...children’s homes regulation requiring all homes to have a clear policy for preventing children from going missing. Follow us on Twitter and don't forget to sign up for email alerts....
...Committee. During the session Minister Gibb was pressed on what the department is doing for those children who are permanently excluded from school. He strongly hit back at suggestions that...
Today’s blog looks at a measure to save graduates money and the anniversary of the apprenticeship levy. Student loan threshold Today, Friday 6 April, the threshold at which graduates start...
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at funding to improve school buildings and apprenticeship statistics. Condition Improvement Fund Today, Thursday 29 March, we have given more than half a...
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