Education in the media: 6 December 2017
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study results that were published yesterday and the Barnardo’s survey about young carers.
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Education in the media: 5 October 2017
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at new statistics published by the Office for National Statistics on the size of the LGB population in the UK, and maths expert Johnny Ball’s comments about mathematics in schools. LGB STATISTICS …
Education in the media: 25 August 2017
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Exams and qualifications, GCSE results, Literacy, numeracy
Today’s news review looks at some of the coverage of yesterday’s GCSE results.
Education in the media: 23 August 2017
Today’s news review looks at a report that sets out how the government’s reforms can put England’s education system on a par with the very best in the world.
Education in the media: 31 March 2017
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Literacy, numeracy, School tests, Selective schools, Social mobility
Today’s news review looks at coverage of a new consultation on primary assessment, including the reaction from unions, teachers and parents. It also covers a speech by the Secretary of State on social mobility, HSBC’s plans to introduce gender-neutral titles, …
Education in the media: 6 March 2017
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Exams and qualifications, Further education, Literacy, numeracy, School places, School spending, SEND
Today’s news review looks at coverage of new investment in facilities for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and a story about GCSE resits.
Education in the media: 23 February 2017
Today’s news review looks at mistaken claims on the Today Programme during a piece about school funding and plans for standardised multiplication tests in primary schools.
Education in the media: 2 November 2016
Today’s news review looks the result of the incorrect storage of chemical 2,4 DNP and a study into maths conducted by Oxford University.
Written statement to Parliament: Primary education
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Breaking news, Literacy, Ministerial commentary, numeracy, School tests
Today, 19 October 2016, Education Secretary Justine Greening announced new proposals to provide clarity for primary school teachers over the way their pupils are assessed. These proposals including a pledge not to introduce any new tests before 2018, will bring …
Education in the media: 15 July 2016
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Exams and qualifications, numeracy, School places, School spending
Today’s news review looks at coverage about our Key Stage 2 plans and pupil projection figures.