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Education in the media: 7 February 2017

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 7 February 2017 - Categories: Curriculum, Higher Education, Universities
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Today’s blog looks at new guidance for universities and colleges on boosting the number of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as a study by the Wellcome Trust on science teaching in schools.

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Education in the media: 19 December

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 19 December 2016 - Categories: Curriculum, PSHE, Selective schools, Sex and Relationship Education
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Today’s news review responds to speculation over the weekend about sex and relationship education (SRE) in schools, as well as looking at further coverage about the government’s proposals to lift the ban on grammar schools.

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Education in the media: 29 November 2016

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 29 November 2016 - Categories: Child protection, Curriculum, PSHE

Today’s news review examines coverage of sexual violence in schools, teen neglect and maths and science success. Sexual violence in schools The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) today, Tuesday...

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Education in the media: 12 September 2016

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 12 September 2016 - Categories: Attainment gap, Child protection, Mental Health, PSHE

Today’s news review examines coverage of two reports on the life experiences of girls and school nurses' workload. Life experiences of girls Today, 12 September, Plan International UK has published...

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A level results day

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 18 August 2016 - Categories: Exams and qualifications, Higher Education, Universities

...mean we can be confident young people will sit exams at the right time and develop the knowledge and understanding they need to master their subject without the sixth form...

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Education in the media: 10 June 2016

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 10 June 2016 - Categories: Attainment gap, Curriculum, Exams and qualifications, Teacher Training, Term time holidays

...comments to social mobility, suggesting middle class parents are increasingly ‘hothousing’ their children with activities, like taking them to the theatre or visiting museums, to keep them ahead of the...

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Education in the media: 3 June 2016

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 3 June 2016 - Categories: Attainment gap, Careers, Term time holidays

Today’s news review looks at a Sutton Trust report about young people’s aspirations and proposals by Barnsley Council to change school term times. The Sutton Trust report The education charity...

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