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Rishi Sunak’s ‘maths until 18’ plan questioned by experts 19.02.23

The prime minister’s idea for all pupils in England to study some form of maths up until the age of 18 would be challenging to implement, experts say. A panel of specialists told the Education select committee they broadly support…

How to help children with speech and language difficulties 17.02.23

According to research, around 1.7 million children are struggling to talk and understand words – so how can teachers help in the classroom? Jane Harris, chief executive of Speech and Language UK, shares her advice. 1.7 million: that’s how many…

How to Manage the Strange Teacher Shame Surrounding Strikes 01.02.23

“As emotions run high around strikes, we must remember the staffroom is a place to celebrate and nurture our collective purpose. My college stands opposite a Royal Mail sorting office and a train station. I have seen plenty of pickets…

Oxford Education Provider Plots Swoop on £200m Cambridge Rival 27.01.23

An Oxbridge education tie-up is on the cards as Bridgepoint, the buyout firm, looks to offload a Cambridge-based company it has owned since 2013, Sky News learns. A Cambridge-based provider of English language training for international students is being courted…

Education experts say PM’s ‘maths to 18’ plan is vague and out of touch 04.01.23

Education experts have described Rishi Sunak’s announcement of plans for all pupils in England to study some form of maths until the age of 18 as “vague” and “out of touch”. The Prime Minister outlined five promises for the year…

Saatchi & Saatchi London opens nationwide schools creativity programme 02.01.23

Saatchi & Saatchi London has created a free national school’s scheme offering young people an opportunity to explore a career in the marketing industry. Aimed specifically at people from underprivileged backgrounds, the ‘Upriser’ programme intends to entice those aged between…

TikTok, Gas, Twitter: How Social Media Is Influencing Education 22.12.22

Social media has certainly influenced the way schools work—for better or worse. Schools use social media platforms to share updates or promote events, educators use it to share lesson plans or ideas with their peers, and students use it to…

Students call for cap on Glasgow University population 27.11.22

The University of Glasgow’s student council is calling for a cap on numbers over claims the student population has grown 40% in just five years. It said 10,000 additional students had put a strain on accommodation and was damaging their…

Early education is vital for children born in lockdown 14.11.22

Ofsted has published the first in a series of reviews on early years education. The review underpins the inspectorate’s new strategic focus on early education and giving children ‘the best start in life’ following the Covid-19 pandemic. Today’s report draws…

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