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  1. 08-04-20: Research Suggests Schools Should Reopen

    Research from UCL suggests that the negative impacts of school closures during the coronavirus outbreak outweigh the positives

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  2. 18-03-20: Government to Keep Schools Open During Coronavirus Outbreak

    The government has said that schools will stay open for now and they hope that GCSE and A Level exams will not be disrupted.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  3. 11-03-20: Wales Set to Begin Online GCSE Exams

    As part of the education shake up in Wales, they are looking into allowing students to sit exams electronically to keep pace with the changing way students study.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  4. 04-03-20: Academics Want Oxford to Stop “Elitist” Application Fees

    Staff at Oxford are asking the university to do away with £75 application fees for postgraduate courses.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  5. 26-02-20: 5,000 Post-GCSE Qualifications to be Scrapped

    The Department for Education plans to remove unpopular post-16 courses as the new T Levels come into effect.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  6. 19-02-20: Nursery Focusses on Exercise to Create Better Students

    The government's Healthy Movers scheme is helping a nursery in West Somerset to prepare children for starting school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  7. 12-02-20: University Leaders Call for Continued European Partnerships After Brexit

    There is a fear that universities in the UK will be continue to receive funding and be able to collaborate with their European partners after Brexit.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  8. 05-02-20: Upsurge in Chinese Students at UK Universities

    China has overtaken India as the country sending most undergraduate students to UK universities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  9. 29-01-20: Welsh Education Advisor Criticises Reduction of Class Sizes

    There is opposition to Labour's plan in Wales to reduce class sizes for year 1 and year 2 students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  10. 22-01-20: Review to Cut Funding for Low Quality University Courses

    A watchdog review will investigate whether the grants for some university courses should be cut to prioritise courses offering better value for money.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  11. 15-01-20: Can Language Apps Replace Classroom Learning?

    Apps are increasingly in popularity as a way to learn a new language, compared to traditional classroom teaching.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  12. 08-01-20: Top Schools Reject White Boys Bursary

    A Benefactor has been rejected by Dulwich and Winchester in his offer to provide financial help for disadvantaged white boys.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  13. 01-01-20: The Cost of Educating a Single Child

    It now costs £73,000 to put one student through the school system, but there have been significant changes over the last 20 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  14. 25-12-19: Tories in Opposition with Labour and the Lim Dems on Ofsted

    The Conservatives are keen to offer Ofsted more funding and improve their inspections, while Labour and the Liberal Democrats want to scrap the body.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  15. 18-12-19: Nearly Half of University Places Awarded Fall Below Requirements

    This summer a surprising number of university students did not achieve the grades in their offer but were still accepted onto their chosen course.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  16. 11-12-19: University Lecturers Begin Eight Day Strike

    University staff have walked out over protests about working conditions and money. They say the increased offer is not nearly enough

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  17. 04-12-19: Birmingham Family Remortgage Home to Pay for a Private Tutor

    Carolyne Meadows removed her son from school and will pay £140 a week for private tuition over 2 years so he will pass his GCSEs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  18. 27-11-19: Children Become Less Active During Primary School

    Children in the UK are becoming less active during primary school, with the decrease most significant among girls.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  19. 20-11-19: University Medicine Applications at Record Level

    The applications to study medicine in the UK are higher than ever before, both among students from the UK and overseas.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  20. 13-11-19: Bristol University Claims Progress 8 Scores are Unfair

    A university study has determined that school league tables are giving parents a distorted view of a school's quality because the criteria considered are wrong.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  21. 06-11-19: Call for Improved Life Skills Education

    A student survey has suggested that schools are not adequately preparing young people for life when they leave education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  22. 30-10-19: Nearly a Quarter of Teachers Tutor Privately

    The Sutton Trust have published a survey which shows that 24% of state secondary school teachers have tutored students outside of school

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  23. 23-10-19: Royal Suggests End to Exams

    The Duke of Sussex asked whether exams serve their purpose if they have a negative effect on students' mental health.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  24. 16-10-19: Anxiety Growing Among University Students

    A charity in Bath claims that more students are seeking mental health support than ever before.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  25. 09-10-19: 9 in 10 Complaints Over SEND Plans Upheld

    The local government ombudsman has warned that our system to support students with special educational needs is in crisis

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  26. 02-10-19: More State School Students go to Cambridge

    Cambridge University has announced that this autumn more students from state schools will begin studying there.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  27. 25-09-19: Fear that Smart Watches Help Exam Cheats

    Smart watches can help students cheat in exams, so all watches may be banned in an exam shake-up.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  28. 18-09-19: Plans to Increase Teachers’ Salaries by 25%

    The Government are planning to increase teacher's starting salaries in a bid to boost recruitment

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  29. 11-09-19: Government Set to Announce £4bn Increase in School’s Funding

    The government looks set to set unveil plans to increase school funding by £4bn mainly for students 16 and under.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  30. 04-09-19: Overseas Opinion on When a Tutor is Needed

    A view from America about when a student might need a tutor, and what to consider when deciding what kind of extra help outside of school will work best.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  31. 28-08-19: GCSE Results Roughly the Same in Tougher Exams

    Tougher exams have led to much lower percentages to achieve passes and the top grades, which Ofqual say is an attempt to maintain standards.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  32. 21-08-19: Top A Level Grades at Lowest Level for 10 Years

    Students receiving an A or A* in their A Levels has fallen and there have been shifts in the popularity of many subjects.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  33. 14-08-19: Worry as Funding for Adult Learning Continues to Fall

    Fewer adults are involved in further education and retraining than previously, and the labour party has called for an increase in funding to improve basic skills.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  34. 07-08-19: Boris Johnson Faces Education Challenges as he Takes Over

    The new Prime Minister promised changes to the education budget before taking office. What challenges does he now face?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  35. 31-07-19: New Training and Qualifications to Boost Teacher Career Progression

    The government will offer teachers the opportunity to further their careers within the classroom, rather than taking on leadership roles.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  36. 24-07-19: Increase in Overall Sats Scores

    There has been been a small increase in Sats tests for 11-year olds in England compared to 2018.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  37. 17-07-19: Brexit Causing Further Decline in Language Learning

    Parents have told teachers that learning foreign languages will be unimportant once the UK leaves the European Union.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  38. 10-07-19: Majority of the UK’s ‘Elite’ are Privately Educated

    A survey of 5000 top jobs in the UK has shown that a worryingly high percentage come from privately educated schools and universities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  39. 03-07-19: Angry Students Criticise A Level Maths Leak

    An Edexcel Maths A Level paper was leaked on the 14th of June much to students' frustration.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  40. 26-06-19: Bournemouth Teacher Calls for Better Tutor Teacher Relationships

    Why don't school teachers and tutors have more contact? Does the perceived friction between them affect the quality of education for students?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  41. 19-06-19: Student Sues Her University for Mickey-Mouse Degree

    An Anglia Ruskin graduate has sued her former university after claiming that they mis-sold the quality of education they provide.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  42. 12-06-19: First Black Female Oxbridge Master Appointed

    Jesus College Cambridge has chosen Sonia Alleyne has their new master, starting in October.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  43. 05-06-19: Government Expected to Announce Reduction in Tuition Fees

    Theresa May is expected to implement lower university tuition fees before leaving her post after Brexit talks have concluded.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  44. 29-05-19: Positive Exam Encouragement Makes Students Anxious

    Amanda Spielman from Ofsted has said that our focus on exams piles unnecessary stress on young students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  45. 22-05-19: UK Couple Seek “Harry Potter” Tutor

    Some parents have requested a tutor to dress up and conduct science lessons in the style of Hogwarts.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  46. 15-05-19: A Level Maths Leak Goes to Court

    Edexcel have referred a case of exam cheating to court for an A Level maths exam from 2017.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  47. 08-05-19: Worries Over Schools’ Easter Sats Revision Courses

    The Teachers' Union has expressed concerns about the increasing number of Easter revision courses being run for the Sats tests in May.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  48. 01-05-19: Parent Tutoring Service ‘Preying’ on Parents’ Anxieties

    A tutoring company has contacted their parents to persuade them to hire a tutor for themselves to help them understand their child's GCSE syllabus.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  49. 24-04-19: Grammar School Legal Challenge Highlights Tutoring Need

    King Edward VI grammar schools will lower the required test scores for disadvantaged students, and the parents challenging this have highlighted why private tuition has become so commonplace.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  50. 17-04-19: Anxious Wait for Students Entering Primary School

    Families will find out which primary schools their children have been accepted into next week, with many worried about getting their first choice, or getting into a school at all.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  51. 10-04-19: Silver Birch Academy Cheated on SATs Tests

    An Academy Trust has been found to have helped students cheat on SAT tests and falsify schools results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  52. 03-04-19: Calls on PayPal to Tackle ‘Cheating’ Essay Mills

    The education secretary is asking PayPal to stop payments to essay firms to prevent cheating in assessed university essays.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  53. 27-03-19: Parents Lie About Tutoring to Avoid ‘Pushy’ Appearance

    Parents admit that they might lie about hiring a tutor to avoid the stigma attached.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  54. 20-03-19: Cambridge to Offer Second Chance Places to Disadvantaged Students

    Cambridge University will offer around 100 places to disadvantaged students this summer for those who achieved stronger than expected A Level results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  55. 13-03-19: French and German GCSE Entries Fall by Half in UK Schools

    The number of students studying languages in the UK is rapidly falling, with the perception that they are the hardest subjects.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  56. 06-03-19: Falling Class Sizes Leads to Falling Teacher Salaries

    A study has shown that reducing class sizes usually means that schools have to cut teacher's pay, which in turn leads to worse teaching.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  57. 27-02-19: Top Scientists Calls for Overhaul of A Levels

    Sir Venki Ramakrishnan believes that as the world changes A Levels will no longer be suitable to prepare young people for the challenges faced at work

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  58. 20-02-19: Call For Better Monitoring of Home Schooled Students

    There have been calls to ensure home schooled students are placed on a register to ensure that every child receives the help the deserve.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  59. 13-02-19: Nottingham University Halts Use of Unconditional Offers

    Nottingham will stop unconditional offers from this year after widespread criticism of the practice last summer.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  60. 06-02-19: Tutoring has Overtaken Teaching in Thailand

    The tutoring industry is outstripping the school system in Thailand, and students are becoming reliant on their tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  61. 30-01-19: Lecturers Say that Universities Should Offer Places After A Level Results

    There are calls for universities only to make offers after the A Level results to remove the clearing system and unconditional offers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  62. 23-01-19: Fair Trade Tuition Scheme Launched in Luxembourg

    A tutoring scheme in Luxembourg is designed to average out tuition fees to offer subsidised lessons to lower income students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  63. 16-01-19: Students are Sold a False Promise on University Education

    Students are not aware of the long-term financial viability of many university degrees when they decide which to choose, according to a recent think tank study.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  64. 09-01-19: Expert Calls for National Strategy on Bullying

    A Finish scheme is being trialed in Wales in an attempt to reduce bullying. The idea is make in compulsory to record any incident of bullying and help bullies and bystanders to recognise them.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  65. 02-01-19: School Teachers are Turning to Private Tuition

    Adam Caller, from Tutors International, claims that many teachers are now becoming tutors to escape the negative aspects of working in a school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  66. 26-12-18: More Oxbridge Undergraduates from 8 Private Schools than 3,000 State Schools

    A study has shown that a handful of schools provide more Oxbridge undergraduates than 3,000 low performing state schools, leading to claims of social exclusion.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  67. 19-12-18: SEND Students Without Support a “National Scandal”

    A recent support says that too many students needing special educational support or not receiving it.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  68. 12-12-18: Survey Suggests Link Between Teacher Respect and Student Attainment

    A recent survey has shown a correlation between the perceived respect shown by students for their teachers, and the performance of students in international tests.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  69. 05-12-18: Plans for Universities to Offer Two Year Intensive Courses

    The Universities Minister, Sam Gyimah has announced plans to offer two year courses to increase flexibility for students who find longer courses daunting due to financial and personal commitments.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  70. 28-11-18: Universities Warn Against Lowering Tuition Fees

    Universities have said that a review of tuition fees and suggestion that they could be lower does not take account of the costs universities have outside of actual teaching costs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  71. 21-11-18: Office for Students to Encourage Free Speech

    The Office for Students has said that they plan to encourage more free speech in universities and that students to confront difficult ideas, not shy away from them,

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  72. 14-11-18: Social Inequality in Education is Growing

    An international study of schools in over 60 countries has shown that the gap between the poorest and richest students is growing.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  73. 07-11-18: Universities Failing Part Time Learners

    There have been calls for universities to offer cheaper, shorter more flexible courses to encourage part time learners to return to further education after a fall of more than 50% in the last 8 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  74. 31-10-18: The Government to Tackle University Grade Inflation

    The government are introducing a plan to prevent universities from awarding increasingly higher grades after fears that there is a race to the bottom to attract students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  75. 24-10-18: Ofsted Propose Less Exam-Focussed School Inspections

    Ofsted want to focus their inspections on schools' hard work rather than simply results. This has been welcomed by teachers' unions, but they have also expressed caution that the new criteria is not introduced too quickly.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  76. 17-10-18: Headmaster Warns Against Private Tuition

    A headmaster recently asked parents not to employ a private tutor at a welcome assembly. He claims that tutors are not the same standard as his teachers and that they can confused students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  77. 10-10-18: Universities Call for Ban on Essay Mill Companies

    Over 40 UK universities have called for the government to ban essay writing companies who provide assessed work for university students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  78. 03-10-18: Online Game Fortnite Sparks New Tuition Craze

    Parents have begun to hire tutors to help students improve at the online game Fortnite. It involves problem solving and could be seen as a valuable learning tool

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  79. 26-09-18: Students Receive Free Private Tuition from Housing Association

    A housing association has provided free tuition to students in Waltham Forest who were identified as needing the help most.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  80. 19-09-18: Tutor Chief Refutes Teachers’ Criticism

    The head of the Tutors Association in Australia claims that it's wrong for teachers to criticise tutors while teachers tutor themselves and employ tutors for their own children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  81. 12-09-18: Criticism of Tutoring Companies’ Learning Loss Claims

    There has been criticism of some adverts released by tutoring companies which have exaggerated the effect the long summer holiday has on students' learning.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  82. 05-09-18: Kent Council to Review 11 Plus Coaching Ban

    A BBC investigation has shown that schools in Kent are breaking the rules with regard to tutoring for the 11 Plus, and the council are to review their policy on allowing 11 Plus coaching.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  83. 29-08-18: Improvement in GCSE Results Despite Harder Exams

    The recent GCSE results showed a small increase in pass rates, but this hides the fact that the exams are now much more difficult and the pass marks are much lower.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  84. 22-08-18: Edinburgh University to Award Spare Spaces to Deprived Students

    Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities are attempting to meet guidelines set out by the Scottish government to increase university access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  85. 15-08-18: Thousands of New Grammar School Places Created

    There are now thousands more places available at grammar schools in England compared to 8 years ago, and this number looks set to continue growing.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  86. 08-08-18: Examination Boards are Policing Social Media to Stop Cheating

    Examination Boards in the UK are looking at better ways to prevent students cheating in GCSEs and A Levels, particularly by monitoring social media.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  87. 01-08-18: Mum Spends Over $2000 on Tutoring Before Primary School

    A mum in Australia thinks that private tuition really benefits her children before they go to primary school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  88. 25-07-18: Increase in Students Passing Sats Tests

    For the second year in a row, there has been an increase in the number of students reaching the required standards in reading, writing and maths in their Sats tests.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  89. 18-07-18: Figures Show that Local Authorities are Best to Help Inadequate Schools

    A recent study shows that between 2013 and 2017, struggling schools were more likely to improve under local councils than if they became academies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  90. 11-07-18: 8 Year Old Going to University

    An 8 year boy in Belgium is going to university after completing the secondary school syllabus 4 times as quickly as normal.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  91. 04-07-18: Universities are Awarding too many Firsts

    A recent study says that universities are awarding too many top grades, and need to reduce grade inflation to maintain their credibility.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  92. 27-06-18: Tutor Feels the Satisfaction of Long-Term Tuition

    A tutor from Birmingham discusses how much he enjoys tutoring because he can see his students benefiting from the consistent help he provides.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  93. 20-06-18: Hawking Fellowships Created for Young Research Students

    A fund has been set up in honour of Stephen Hawking, which grants fellowships to outstanding students so that they can continue their research.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  94. 13-06-18: Cambridge Needs Help Recruiting Black Students

    Following data that Cambridge University has a very low acceptance rate for black students, they have admitted that they need help to resolve the problem.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  95. 06-06-18: Vocational T-Levels to Begin in 2020

    T-Levels will be introduced in 2020 so students can study more vocational courses and do a work placement during the course.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  96. 30-05-18: Explaining the New GCSE Grading System

    The new GCSE grading system will apply to many subjects this summer, and schools will adjust their targets based on how the grades will now be reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  97. 23-05-18: Grammar Schools to Receive Expansion Funding

    After scrapping Theresa May's plans to open more grammar schools in England, the government has announced that existing grammar schools will be able to bid for extra funding to expand.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  98. 16-05-18: No Promise of Funding Bailout for Schools

    The government has made no promise of an increased budget for schools in England, despite conceding that the problem is worse than ever.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  99. 09-05-18: Teaching Assistants in the Best Position to Become Tutors

    A study in the US has found that teaching assistants outperform volunteer tutors and even qualified teachers in one-to-one tutoring

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  100. 02-05-18: Chinese Maths Tutor Becomes Billionaire

    Liu Yachao started as a maths tutor for TAL Education Group, and due to the company's rapid growth, has become a billionaire.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  101. 25-04-18: Does Social Media Affect Revision Habits?

    Now that students spend so much of their time on social media, how distracting is this during important revision periods?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  102. 18-04-18: Retired Engineer Finds New Calling Tutoring Maths

    A retired engineer fell in love with tutoring after helping a friend's son with physics and maths in 2009, and has now tutored more than 70 students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  103. 11-04-18: Increase in Undergraduates Turning to a Private Tutor

    20% of undergraduates now find a tutor to help them through their course, with increased competition and a step up in difficulty being the main reasons.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  104. 04-04-18: Privately Tutored Students 5 Times More Likely to Attend Grammar School

    A study has shown that private tuition dramatically increases a student's chances of winning a grammar school place, and experts are calling for a tax on tutoring.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  105. 28-03-18: Private Tuition Prevents Social Mobility

    Can we improve social mobility by providing low cost online facilities and online tuition for students who cannot afford to employ a regular tutor to visit their home?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  106. 21-03-18: Teacher from North London is World’s Best

    Andria Zafirakou has been awarded the prize of world's best teacher. Winning a global competition where more than 30,000 teachers were nominated.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  107. 14-03-18: Plans to Rate University Degrees by Subject

    A new scheme has been introduced to help students compare university courses in a transparent way, but will it improve the standard of university tuition?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  108. 09-03-18: Increase in University Commuter Students

    With the increasing cost of attending university, more students are looking into living at home and commuting to get their degree.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  109. 28-02-18: Busting Myths on University Tuition Fees

    Are university tuition fees worth the debt that students are left with once they graduate? The government are launching a review into this, and these are some of the myths surrounding tuition fees.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  110. 07-02-18: Oxbridge Uproar over Colonialism Debate

    A closer look at the recent drama unfolding in Oxford concerning one professors apparently pro-colonialist comments published in a national newspaper. How he was influenced by a largely discredited American academic and how the university staff and students have turned against him in an open letter.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  111. 30-01-18: Brexit and Academic Unity.

    A look into how a top UK university is combatting the inevitable academic loose ends that will come from the ongoing Brexit departure from the EU, how it came about, how it will benefit us and how we might use it as an example for the furtherance of other academic disciplines moving froward as a country parted from the EU.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  112. 17-01-18: Creative Excellence, Social Mobility and the future of Education

    A review of recent discussions about funding for schools, changes to the curriculum and an assessment of the future impacts of these decisions. This article looks at how the UK is already starting to suffer from a funding imbalance between schools geographically, and considers the major impacts of a continued neglect of creative subjects in schools compared to the inevitable benefits of taking mitigatory measures.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  113. 15-12-17: Special Needs in Education

    There is controversy over the extra help given to students identified as having Special Needs because of the notion that they're offered an unfair advantage. What is the best way to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to do well at school?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  114. 15-11-17: University and You

    An overview of the recent data manipulation issues and how it might affect prospective students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  115. 11-09-17: Grammar school exclusion row – pupils return to school

    Students in a grammar school in London were told to leave the school, unable to progress to upper sixth form, due to ‘poor academic performance’. Following legal action against the school, the pupils have now been allowed to return and the school's chair of governors has resigned.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  116. 03-09-17: More exam leaks lead to Ofqual investigation into exam rules

    Headlines about inappropriate sharing of Pre-U exam questions by teachers at private schools in the UK are eroding confidence in the qualification, leading to an investigation by Ofqual into how exam questions are written.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  117. 25-08-17: GCSE results : slight dip in pass rate with new ‘tougher’ GCSE exams

    Following the major disruption of the new GCSE qualifications in English and maths, overall grades in these subjects are down by around 1% point, although the government say that there is no way to directly compare with the previous qualifications as the marks are fundamentally different.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  118. 17-08-17: A level results day

    The much anticipated A level results have been released, and despite curriculum changes, different assessment and a myriad of exam mistakes faced by this year's cohort, overall the spread of results remains broadly unchanged from last year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  119. 09-08-17: Overzealous health and safety in schools is harmful to kids says Ofstead chief

    Schools have been criticised for taking health and safety behaviours to extremes, suggesting that this level of protection of children’s safety in school leads to greater risks as they do not learn to assess the risk to their own safety in real situations.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  120. 30-07-17: Ofqual criticised for spending on clarifying new GCSEs

    A government campaign to clarify the new GCSE qualifications is reported to cost £500,000.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  121. 22-07-17: Universities accused of grade inflation as number of First Class degrees awarded rises steeply

    There has been a significant increase in the number of first class degrees awarded by Universities across the UK over the last few academic years. Some speculate that this is due to increased standards at A level as well as a more focused student body, but is this another type of grade inflation to improve league table standings?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  122. 14-07-17: UK university applications fall for the first time since fee rise in 2012

    Despite a record 38% of 18-year-olds in the UK applying for further education, UCAS applications to UK universities fell by 4% this year, amongst Brexit fears and student support grant cuts. Mature, EU and nursing students show the biggest fall in applications.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  123. 02-07-17: New GCSE grade system causes University admission confusion

    Just weeks before the first batch of GCSEs using the new numerical grade system are published, updated university admission requirements for UK universities cause more confusion around what is considered a passing mark.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  124. 24-06-17: Teens stage school uniform protest during summer heat

    Students in Devon took the ongoing uniform row into their own hands by wearing skirts to school in the summer heat wave.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  125. 08-06-17: Yet more exam paper mistakes, this time for A level

    Just weeks after admitting a mistake in a GCSE exam paper, OCR have apologised for mistakes in this year’s A level psychology and biology exam papers. Yet they are not alone, with AQA facing a humiliating admission that one of its A level chemistry questions was ‘unanswerable’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  126. 30-05-17: OCR English GCSE exam question has major mistake

    Students, teachers and parents are all outraged at the blatant error in this year’s English literature GCSE exam administered by OCR exam board.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  127. 22-05-17: Teresa May proposes scrapping free school lunches for infants

    Teresa May states that the Tories are looking to abolish universal infant school lunches, proposing to replace it with ‘breakfast clubs’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  128. 02-04-17: Government is considering scrapping KS1 SATs in favour of earlier assessment

    The Department of Education have proposed that extremely unpopular SATs for 7 year olds be replaced by teacher assessments of incoming year one students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  129. 25-03-17: Segregation in UK schools intakes: ethnic and socio-economic divide between schools appears to be increasing

    An investigation into diversity in schools across the UK suggests that in most areas, the distribution of students between schools shows significant segregation based on both ethnicity and socio-economic background.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  130. 17-03-17: Ofstead crack down on schools cheating league tables

    Rather than individual students, the new Ofstead chief is determined to curb cheating by schools to manipulate results for advancement in league tables.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  131. 09-03-17: The new T-levels: the government’s response to the impending skills shortage

    The government has announced with the recent budget that it will introduce 15 new ‘T-levels’ as alternatives to the current A levels in order to plug the predicted skills shortage post-Brexit.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  132. 01-03-17: ‘Sugar tax’ will be used to fund £415 million investment in ‘healthier lifestyles’

    In an attempt to combat childhood obesity, the government has implemented a tax on sugary drinks, the proceeds of which will go towards promoting physical and mental wellbeing for should age children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  133. 21-02-17: Fee of £14,000 for ‘fast-track’ two-year degree

    The government has announced plans for possible ‘fast-track’ degrees to reduce student debt from living costs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  134. 13-02-17: Almost double the proportion of independent school students get extra time in exams

    Research has showed that students in independent schools are almost twice as likely to get extra time in exams. Lack of resources in state-run schools and a lack of oversight from the exam regulator have been blamed for the significant gap.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  135. 09-02-17: Secondary schools pilot the use of bodycams in classrooms

    In a controversial attempt to improve behaviour and safety in classrooms, two secondary schools are trailing the use of police-style bodycams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  136. 13-01-17: Students and parents call for mandatory sex and relationship education

    New evidence shows that parents and students alike are in support of mandatory sex and relationship education to tackle the dangers both on and offline.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  137. 05-01-17: The UK crack down on fake university degrees

    The government has cracked down on websites and businesses selling fake UK University degrees in a bid to uphold the reputation of UK institutions and their graduates.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  138. 28-12-16: The government is given a last chance to defend it's term-time holiday ban

    The government has been given one last chance to defend its unpopular ban on term-time holidays after the Isle of Wight local council is allowed to appeal the High Court decision stating that it is not always illegal to remove a child from school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  139. 20-12-16: IT teaching changes disadvantage girls and disadvantaged students

    Computer science courses were removed from the national curriculum in 2012 in a bid to improve the teaching of IT, but recent data shows that it has further disadvantaged girls and students in poorer areas.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  140. 12-12-16: Private schools to offer 10,000 free places a year

    With speculation about new grammar school places and their effect on disadvantaged students, in a surprise move, independent schools suggest opening up free places.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  141. 08-12-16: New data reveals that 84% of A level predicted grades are incorrect

    Why are only one in six predicted marks are accurate, and what does this mean for University admissions?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  142. 30-11-16: England maintaints its position in the latest international rankings for maths and science education

    England narrowly misses out on top ten in the international maths and science education ranking, while East Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore increase their lead.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  143. 22-11-16: The socioeconomic education gap widens - poorer students are to two years behind

    A new study shows that poorer pupils have been shown to have a lag in their education of almost two years, a figure which has “grown dramatically” over the past five years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  144. 10-11-16: Dorset School has disruptive students make assembly apologies

    Parents are outraged at the policy which allows for 'public shaming' of pupils. The school argues that the new scheme rewards good behaviour more than it punishes students for poor behaviour, and those who impede the ability of others to learn should apologise to them.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  145. 02-11-16: Free schools failing to open cost DfE £2m

    Since the introduction of the new ‘free schools’ program in 2011, many of the schools receiving government funding have failed to open. What are free schools, why do we need them, and where is the money going?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  146. 24-10-16: Teacher job satisfaction at an all-time low: data shows 30% of new teachers left within 5 years

    The latest statistics published by the schools minister have revealed that almost one in three new teachers in state schools starting in 2010 have already left the profession. Why are so many school teachers leaving the profession and what effect will it have on our schools?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  147. 16-10-16: History of Art and Archaeology A-level are dropped

    The last exam board offering A-level History of Art has announced that it will no longer do so from next year. This is following a series of changes made to the national curriculum by the former Education Minister to reduce the number of creative arts subjects in favour of the more traditional and “challenging” courses, like maths, English and science. Several academics say that the decision to cut the subject wrongly insinuates that it is a ‘soft’ option, re-enforcing its perception as a “posh person’s leisure activity”. However, AQA insist their decision has nothing to do with the importance and value of the subject itself.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  148. 08-10-16: The toll of Freshers’ week

    Over the last week, University students, old and new, have headed back to their institutions. However, some say an increasing number of students would rather get on with learning instead of the infamous ‘freshers’ week’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  149. 30-09-16: Colchester school scraps homework

    In a somewhat controversial move, an Essex school has decided to eliminate traditional homework assignments in favour of more independent learning. With increasing pressures on teachers, is devoting time to lesson preparation more valuable than time spent marking homework?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  150. 22-09-16: Nursery schools under threat with proposed increase in free child care

    The recent an announcement that the UK government plans to increase free child care to 30 hours a week in order to help parents get back into the work force has been met with scepticism. Union representatives had warned that hundreds of nursery schools across England claim they simply cannot afford to stay open if the new plans come into effect.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  151. 17-09-16: Fighting sexual harassment in school

    MPs agreed the government needs a plan for tackling sexual harassment in England’s schools after a new report found that harassment of girls in schools is commonplace and routinely overlooked. What are the roles of government, schools and sexual education in reducing sexual abuse in schools?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  152. 09-09-16: The new school year reignites the school uniform as parents protest dress code clamp down

    The Hartsdown Academy in Kent hit the headlines on the first day back as police were called after children were sent home for not wearing the right school uniform. What is the role of a school uniform and was the head master right to send kids home?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  153. 01-09-16: Scottish ministers meet with panel of international education experts

    The first meeting of a group of international panel of educators, the so-called ‘International Council of Education Advisors’, took place this week in Scotland, as Scottish ministers seek guidance on how best to improve their education system.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  154. 25-08-16: GCSE results – what is really going on and what can we expect next year?

    News of the “unprecedented” drop in GCSE results have hit the headlines across the UK, but the overall statistics mask what is really going on. What do the results really mean and what is in store for next year’s cohort?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  155. 21-08-16: A-level results and clearing

    A-level results are in, but what have the recent changes meant for University places?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  156. 13-08-16: Changes to exam marking appeals – why this year’s marks could be “the most unfair in a generation”

    With A-level results being released this week, there is growing concern over the new appeals process. Changes were hastily announced just a couple of months ago, leaving confusion in schools and many feeling that this year’s students are getting a raw deal. What has actually changed and how will this affect this year’s results and students?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  157. 05-08-16: The cost of University education – maintenance grants vs. graduate wage premiums

    Following the news that university students can look forward to tuition fee inflation, the new government deals a further blow to student finance by swapping grants for loans. With the abolition of maintenance grants, is a UK University degree a financially sound investment? Doing the sums has shown that the wage premium for graduates may not balance the cost of undergraduate education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  158. 29-07-16: UK increases undergraduate university fees

    MPs voted last week on the Higher Education and Research Bill, designed to fundamentally change how higher education is assessed and delivered in the UK. Although designed to increase teaching standards, the bill also allows for undergraduate fee increases in line with inflation, the first of which has already applied by many leading universities for the year 2017/18.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  159. 23-07-16: The UK skills gap widens

    Despite the dramatic rise in the number of students achieving University degrees over the last generation in the UK, an increasing number of employers say that it is becoming more and more difficult to attract and retain staff with the right skills. Students need better literacy, numeracy and 'soft' skills to thrive in a changing job market.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  160. 14-07-16: New guidance for parents looking for tutors - should all tutors have a criminal record check?

    The NSPCC has issued new recommendations to the government suggesting that all private tutors should be undergo a DBS check, and urge parents to hire tutors through agencies. What does this mean for parents and tutors?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  161. 07-07-16: Thousands of schools shut over NUT teacher strike

    Why were the National Union of Teachers on strike this week?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  162. 29-06-16: Exam culture 'leaving bright kids behind'

    A head teacher has spoken out against the culture of testing in England, warning that bright students are being branded failures.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  163. 22-06-16: Research Shows Alarming Gap in A level Take up

    Research conducted by the New Schools Network has revealed stark differences in the availability and take-up of A level courses between poor and wealthy boroughs in England.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  164. 15-06-16: School introduces 6 hour admissions interview to screen for tutoring

    Wellington School has introduced a 6 hour admissions interview designed to help teachers discern 'taught answers'.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  165. 08-06-16: Fresh Concerns Raised about North-South Attainment Gap

    A new report has highlighted the gap in attainment between pupils from the north and their southern peers, raising fresh questions about education funding and economic policy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  166. 01-06-16: Government Plans to Develop Private Universities

    Concerns have been raised about the reputation of higher education in the UK after the government announced plans to open up the sector to private providers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  167. 25-05-16: Government U-Turn on Academies Plan

    The government has scrapped plans to force all schools to become academies after a wall of criticisms from schools and Tory rebels.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  168. 18-05-16: Parents Campaign Against Culture of Testing

    Parents have kept their children off school as part of a campaign against government primary school tests, which they are concerned are leading to high levels of stress in children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  169. 11-05-16: Head Teachers Form Organisation to Oppose Government Reforms

    Head teachers across the country have united to form an organisation to develop an alternative to the government's education policy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  170. 04-05-16: Report Suggests Crisis in Language Learning

    Concerns have been raised that students and teachers are being put-off modern languages because exams are too hard.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  171. 27-04-16: Government Scraps Primary Testing

    A report commissioned by the government has concluded that the primary school baseline tests are not fit for purpose.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  172. 20-04-16: Pupils' Mental Health Problems Sky-rocket

    Teachers have told the ATL annual conference that children as young as six are suffering from severe anxiety due to exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  173. 13-04-16: Campaign for Qualified Early Years' Teachers

    Charity Save the Children has launched a campaign for qualified Early Years' teachers in nurseries to combat children falling behind before they start school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  174. 06-04-16: Schools Speak out Against Academies Plan

    Schools and teaching unions have organised rallies to demonstrate against unpopular plans to force all schools to convert to academies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  175. 30-03-16: Government to Extend School Hours

    The chancellor has announced funding for twenty-five percent of schools to extend school hours by offering after school activities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  176. 23-03-16: Pupils Lose out as New Exams Fall Behind Schedule

    Schools have raised concerns that the government will not provide new exam specifications in time for teachers to prepare students for exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  177. 16-03-16: Rise in Private Tuition among Pupils from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds

    Research gathered by the Nuffield Foundation shows a rise in private tuition among pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  178. 09-03-16: Numbers of Poor Students Accepted to Top Universities Falls

    Figures show the number of students from poor socio-economic backgrounds accepted to top universities has fallen over a ten year period

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  179. 02-03-16: Nearly One in Two London Children have had Private Tuition

    Sutton Trust research shows private tuition ubiquitous in capital, and warns of increasing educational inequality

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  180. 25-02-16: Government Denies Teacher Shortage

    A report by the National Audit Office has shown that over half of head teachers in poor areas struggle to recruit and keep teachers, despite claims from the government that there is no crisis in teaching recruitment.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  181. 17-02-16: Cambridge University Introduces new admissions test

    Cambridge university has expressed concerns about the government's education reforms, and has said that it has become necessary for them to introduce their own admissions test.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  182. 10-02-16: Student Concerns Over FE College Closures

    Concerns have been raised that plans to close or merge a number of further education colleges will reduce access for the poorest students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  183. 03-02-16: Final Student Grant Scrapped

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  184. 27-01-16: Study shows attainment gap widening.

    A study byThe Social Market Foundation has indicated that geographical location is now the single greatest determining factor in children's exam results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  185. 20-01-16: Primary School Pupils to Take National Times Tables Test

    The government has announced plans for all primary school pupils to take a national times tables test, which will be used to assess pupils and teachers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  186. 01-01-16: UCAS announces widening gender gap in university entrance

    UCAS has raised the alarm as figures show that women are now 35% more likely to go to university than men.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  187. 23-12-15: Ebooks key to improving literacy

    A study by the National Literacy Trust suggests that Ebooks may encourage children to read, with results showing boys benefiting the most from the technology.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  188. 16-12-15: Ofsted: Government Sleepwalking into Teaching Crisis

    Ofsted have urged the government to do more to recruit and retain good teachers as shortage pushes schools to breaking point

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  189. 08-12-15: Judge's Ruling Challenges New RS GCSE

    A Judge has ruled that the department for education must include satisfactory material on non-religious world views in the course.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  190. 02-12-15: Fall in university applications from boys

    The gap in university applications is widening, with girls a third more likely to apply than boys.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  191. 25-11-15: North-South divide in educational attainment deepens

    Concerns have been raised after a report shows that pupils in the north fall behind at secondary school

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  192. 18-11-15: New Tests for 7 Year Olds Announced

    The government has revived plans to test pupils at the end of year 1 in a bid to ensure children don't fall behind at primary school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  193. 11-11-15: Schools Spend Millions on Supply Teachers

    Concerns have been raised that the teacher shortage is forcing schools to waste millions on supply teachers to cover the shortfall.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  194. 04-11-15: Study shows high levels of anxiety amongst students

    A large study carried out by the Office for National Statistics shows that one in five young people suffer from anxiety and depression.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  195. 28-10-15: New grammar school paves way for selective education

    The government has approved plans to expand Weald of Kent grammar school on another site despite a ban on opening new grammar schools, prompting claims that they are signaling a return to selective education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  196. 21-10-15: Parents Flout School Guidelines and Hire Tutors for 11+

    Despite pleas from Birmingham grammar schools for parents not to coach their children for the 11+, a poll have revealed that over 60% of parents have hired tutors for 11+ help.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  197. 14-10-15: Ofsted challenges government academic policy

    Ofsted chief Michael Wilshaw has raised concerns that the Ebacc leaves little room for vocational subjects.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  198. 07-10-15: Poor Children in Wales fall Significantly Behind in Literacy

    Campaign groups have raised concerns that welsh children from poor backgrounds leave primary school unable to read well.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  199. 30-09-15: New university rankings have mixed results for British universities.

    League tables reduce emphasis on medical science, shaking up rankings of British universities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  200. 23-09-15: Plans to allow parents more choice in school start date

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb has announced plans to allow parents of summer-born children more choice in when their child starts school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  201. 16-09-15: Plans to introduce 500 more free schools

    Critics warn that plans to introduce a wave of new free schools fail to address the problem of teacher recruitment.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  202. 09-09-15: Report proposes schools be fined for underachieving students

    The government is investigating plans to impose fines on schools for every student who fails to achieve a C grade or higher in English and Maths.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  203. 02-09-15: Majority of graduates in non-graduate jobs

    A recent report has revealed that 58.8% of UK university graduates are employed in jobs which don't require a degree.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  204. 26-08-15: Fall in A' Level Results

    This year results have fallen, with fewer A* and A grades being awarded.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  205. 12-08-15: Private Tuition Boom for Top City Firms

    Tuition firms in London have revealed an increase in requests for help with job applications to top city firms.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  206. 05-08-15: Fresh concerns raised over students' mental health

    New research has shown that schools are struggling to employ counsellors to meet the mental health needs of their pupils.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  207. 29-07-15: Calls for school places for two year olds

    Ofsted chief Michael Wilshaw has called for school places to be made available to two year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  208. 22-07-15: Universities told to address access issues before funding

    The office of fair access has told universities to focus on finding solutions to access problems before campaigning for a lift of the cap on fees.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  209. 15-07-15: Universities call for rise in tuition fees

    The group Universities UK has urged the government to raise tuition fees in line with inflation, and do more to support students with maintenance costs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  210. 08-07-15: Calls to improve neglected vocational education

    The Confederation of British Industry has called for drastic action to improve vocational education and careers advice, claiming students are pushed into academic routes

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  211. 01-07-15: New GCSE and behavioural policies to be introduced

    The government has discussed plans for a new, more rigorous GCSE to be introduced alongside improved teacher training in behaviour management.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  212. 24-06-15: Extent of teacher bias revealed

    Research from the Institute of Education has shown a significant level of bias in classrooms on the part of teachers against students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  213. 17-06-15: Report shows disadvantaged boys fall way behind in school

    New data from the Sutton Trust shows that bright boys from disadvantaged backgrounds fall significantly behind their wealthier peers by GCSE level.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  214. 10-06-15: School management shake-up announced

    The government has announced plans to replace the leadership of so-called "coasting schools", paving the way for the creation of further academies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  215. 27-05-15: Poor education costs UK trillions

    An OECD report has shown that the UK economy could grow by billions if steps were taken to improve basic literacy and numeracy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  216. 20-05-15: Call to reject tests for 4 year olds

    Calls are intensifying for teachers and schools to boycott tests for 4 year olds after mock exams appear with 'crazy' questions.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  217. 13-05-15: Labour Plans For Students to Study Maths past Age 16

    Labour have revealed plans to bring up the age of maths study from 16 to 18, meaning that the subject would be compulsory for sixth form students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  218. 06-05-15: Study recommends action in schools over girls' mental health

    A report carried out by University College London has highlighted an alarming increase in emotional and anxiety disorders in 11-13 year old girls.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  219. 29-04-15: Baby Boom Fuels School Place Shortage

    The rise in birth rate over the last ten years has placed increasing pressure on schools to provide additional places.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  220. 22-04-15: New Tests for 11 Year Olds

    The Conservatives have announced plans to introduced new tests for 11 year olds who perform poorly on their SAT examinations.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  221. 15-04-15: Campaign Launched to Boycott Early Years Testing

    Educational specialists and children's rights campaigners are joining a call to boycott the introduction of baseline testing in children's first year of school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  222. 08-04-15: New Scheme to Recruit Religious Education Teachers

    The REC has announced plans to provide more than 800 bursaries to encourage RE graduates to become teachers

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  223. 01-04-15: Disadvantaged students fall way behind after GCSE

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  224. 25-03-15: Plans to pay students £15,000 to become maths and physics teachers

    The government has reveal proposals to offer bursaries to students in exchange for them agreeing to teach maths and physics for at least three years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  225. 18-03-15: Report Finds State Schools Failing Gifted Students

    An Ofsted report has concluded that state schools are struggling to support gifted students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  226. 11-03-15: Wales Proposes Radical New Curriculum

    Consultation has begun in Wales to discuss the possibility of leaving the national curriculum.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  227. 04-03-15: Study Shows How Brains Function During Teaching and Learning

    A study which shows how brains function during the teaching and learning process could help develop sophisticated educational tools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  228. 25-02-15: Students in poor areas not offered key GCSE Subjects

    A study has revealed that students in wealthier areas are four times as likely to be offered languages and the full science curriculum.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  229. 18-02-15: Further Cuts to Education Spending Announced

    The Conservative Party have announced that will no longer be able to protect schools' education budget.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  230. 11-02-15: New Teachers Unlikely to Stay in the Profession

    An ATL survey has revealed that many newly qualified teachers do not see themselves staying in the profession.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  231. 04-02-15: Government announces plans to develop computing curriculum

    The government has pledged to develop computing skills in schools and universities in order to respond to the growing need

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  232. 28-01-15: Research Finds "Soft Skills" Lacking in Workforce

    The Development Economics Research Group has warned that more needs to be done to develop skills such as teamwork and communication in young people

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  233. 21-01-15: New Concerns over Children's Mental Health

    Charity Action for Children has raised new concerns over the resources available for children's mental health services.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  234. 31-12-14: New College of Teaching Announced

    A consultation has begun to investigate the possibility of setting up a professional body for teachers in the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  235. 24-12-14: Widening gap between primary and secondary schools, warns Ofsted

    Ofsted's yearly report claims that, while primary schools make good progress, secondaries are stalling.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  236. 17-12-14: More help needed for most able students in state schools, says education charity.

    More able but less affluent pupils at age 11 are not making as much progress as their less able, wealthier peers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  237. 10-12-14: A Level Reform - confusions and contradictions

    A look at the planned A level reform and the confusions and contradictions of the proposed system.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  238. 03-12-14: Foreign language exchange trips in decline

    The British Council is concerned about the impact of the vast decline in foreign exchange trips offered by schools, and is urging that these be reinstated in order to aid language learning.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  239. 26-11-14: London's GCSE Success Due to Ethnic Diversity

    A new study suggests that much of London schools' success is due to the increasingly diverse ethnic make up of the students. Research has shown that poor white British students perform least well at school, meaning an ethnically diverse school population will perform better overall.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  240. 12-11-14: Children's Commission Finds State School Costs are Prohibitive

    A report by the children's commission on poverty had revealed that many families cannot afford the costs associated with state education, including uniforms, trips and study resources.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  241. 05-11-14: Record Number of Exam Appeals 'Alarming'

    New figures produced by exams regulator Ofqual have shown that a record number of GCSE and A Level exam papers are being successfully appealed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  242. 29-10-14: Schools Told to Teach British Values Now to Prevent Extremism

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has urged schools to begin teaching core British Values, and will require Ofsted inspectors to check schools for signs of radicalisation.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  243. 22-10-14: Study finds east Asian children's top results are due to family values

    The government has spent a great deal of money attempting to emulate the education systems of China and North Korea where student gain top results. However, a new study suggests that family values and attitudes are more important the the education systems themselves.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  244. 15-10-14: Report Warns Higher Education 'Cold Spots' Will Damage Economy

    The Higher Education Funding Council has warned that lack of universities and courses in some parts of the country is damaging local economies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  245. 08-10-14: Ofqual survey reveals significant deficits in exam marking

    An Ofqual survey has revealed that exam marking is at its poorest ever, with teachers and parents having little confidence that GCSES are a worthwhile qualification.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  246. 03-10-14: English Curriculum is Bad for New GCSE Students

    The latest GCSE students will begin studying a new English curriculum which is fundamentally lacking.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  247. 01-10-14: Cambridge and Imperial both second place in World University League Table

    The university league table QS has ranked Cambridge University as second in the world, tied for the position with Imperial College London which had jumped ahead in the table.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  248. 24-09-14: Ofsted Warns Too Many Young People are Unemployed and out of Education

    Ofsted has called for urgent action as the number of young people not in education or employment rises to 1.18 million.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  249. 17-09-14: New Curriculum is Rolled out in England

    From this month school children will study the new 'tough' curriculum amid complaints from head teachers that children are being made to cram in too much too young.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  250. 10-09-14: Fall in GCSE English Grades Causing Concern

    Exam reforms have hit English GCSE students hardest, with schools experiencing a 1.9 % drop in A*-C grades.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  251. 03-09-14: Figures Show Some Primary School Classes have over 70 Pupils

    New figures have revealed that some primary schools now have classes of over 70 children, prompting concerns over the shortage of places for the growing primary school population.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  252. 26-08-14: Headteachers Bring in Rival League Tables

    Headteachers across the country have agreed to create a new school league table for parents to rival those supplied by the department for education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  253. 13-08-14: Poor White Students Least Likely to apply to University

    New UCAS figures show stark gap between rich and poor in university applications, with poor white students least likely to apply.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  254. 06-08-14: Government Changes to School Selection

    The government has announced plans to introduce a policy whereby schools could choose to prioritise accepting students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are eligible for the pupil premium payment.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  255. 30-07-14: Government U Turn on IGCSES

    The department for education has reversed its 2010 decision to include IGCSEs in school league tables, prompting an outcry from thousands of schools which will now have to drop the exam.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  256. 23-07-14: Labour's Plan for Elite Teachers

    Labour has announced plans to introduce an elite tier of teachers to take up places in state schools in a bid to raise standards.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  257. 16-07-14: Gove Out As Education Secretary

    Teachers celebrate as Gove is removed from his post as education secretary. What is his legacy and what will this mean for the future of education?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  258. 08-07-14: OECD Warns Teachers are Undervalued

    Research by the OECD think tank has shown that teachers in Europe are seriously undervalued compared to their Asian counterparts.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  259. 04-07-14: 'Hot Houses' to Help Welsh Students Get into Oxbridge

    The Welsh government is to set up programmes to help students prepare for Oxbridge admission, as report shows far fewer Welsh students are successful than their counterparts in the rest of the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  260. 02-07-14: Poor White Children Falling Behind in School

    Concerns have been raised that poor white children are the worst performing demographic in British schools, with MPs calling for improved teaching and longer school days.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  261. 26-06-14: Thousands of Children Missing Education

    Research by the National Children's Bureau suggests that thousands of children are out of school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  262. 24-06-14: 'British Values' to be Taught in Schools

    The education secretary has called for 'British Values' such as respect for the law and British institutions to be taught in schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  263. 19-06-14: Pressure Grows to Remove Education Secretary

    A petition calling for the education secretary to be removed reaches over 115,000 signatures, as teachers, writers and academics campaign against the latest changes to education policy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  264. 17-06-14: Non-Russell Group Universities Climb League Tables

    New university league table holds Cambridge in top place, while non-Russell Group Universities climb into top 5

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  265. 12-06-14: New Study Asks Why Girls Drop Physics

    Teachers from an online physics forum have designed a study to find out why so many girls drop physics between As level and A2.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  266. 10-06-14: Outrage as Gove Drops 'Social Justice' Texts from GCSE English

    The education secretary has compelled exam boards to drop classic American literature exploring themes of race, society and social justice, provoking widespread dismay amongst the academic community.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  267. 05-06-14: Students Use Private Colleges for Cash

    It is alleged that private sector colleges are encouraging enrollments from students who want student loans and will not attend classes.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  268. 03-06-14: Students Feel University Courses are Poor Value for Money

    A survey conducted by the Higher Education Policy Institute has shown that many students feel that their course is poor value for money

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  269. 29-05-14: University Staff Pay Docked Over 2 hour Strike Action

    The University and College Union is seeking legal action after its members had full days' pay docked after taking part in 2 hour walk-outs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  270. 27-05-14: Fresh concerns over treatment of students with behavioural difficulties

    The Children’s Commissioner has said that schools and councils often see classes for difficult students as dumping grounds, and have little concern over the quality of the education offered.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  271. 22-05-14: UK 6th in New International Education League Table

    The UK is now in second place among European education systems according to a new global league table. The table includes higher education in its data, and puts the UK second in Europe and 6th worldwide.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  272. 20-05-14: New English A Level to Feature Celebrity Texts

    he exam board OCR has announced changes to its English Language and Literature A’ Level syllabus which will see students study unorthodox texts such as Caitlin Moran’s Twitter feed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  273. 15-05-14: Russell Group Accused of Failing to Help Graduate Prospects of Poorer Students

    New research suggests that the UK’s top universities are failing students from disadvantaged backgrounds by failing to help them during and after their studies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  274. 14-05-14: Grammar Schools to Give Priority to Disadvantaged Students

    Grammar schools are proposing to address the middle-class hold on selective school places by changing their admissions systems to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds gain access.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  275. 13-05-14: Labour Propose to Axe Gove Education Reforms

    Labour has announced their plans to scrap the education reforms introduced by the government this year, promising that, if elected, they would undo the confusing ‘sink or swim’ system currently in place.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  276. 08-05-14: Tuition fees Criticised as Cost Mounts

    Most students are now borrowing around £40,000 to pay for their studies, with the government paying £24,500 per students in teaching and maintenance grants in addition. Current forecasts suggest that 43% of the money loans to students will be lost, if graduate earnings continue along the lines predicted by the Office of Budget Responsibility.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  277. 06-05-14: Children Anxious about Competitiveness at School

    A new survey has shown that the majority of school children would like the competitive element removed from school sports. 64% of children said that they would be relieved, happier or not bothered if the competitive element were removed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  278. 01-05-14: Baby Boom Fuels School Place Crisis

    New data has revealed that the recent baby boom has left many children in England without primary school places. The pressure in London is particularly profound, with almost one in 5 families missing out on their first choice of primary school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  279. 29-04-14: Teachers Warn Of Technology Overload

    The Association of Teachers and Lecturers have warned that students’ learning is being disrupted by overuse of devices such as smartphones and tablets. At a recent conference, teachers heard that some students starting school are able to use touch screen technology but do not have the fine motor skills required to play with building blocks.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  280. 24-04-14: State Schools Employ Over 17,000 Unqualified Teachers

    New figures have been released which show that an increasing number of state-funded schools are hiring unqualified teachers. The rise in qualified teachers was precipitated by the Education Secretary’s decision to allow academies and free schools to employ staff without standard teaching qualifications.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  281. 22-04-14: New GCSE and A Level Exams Unveiled

    The new GCSES and A Levels for England have been revealed after months of consultation and several delays. The new exams place an increased emphasis on maths skills, with a tough maths exam and increased mathematical elements in science subjects.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  282. 17-04-14: GCSEs to be Marked Using International Standards

    The government has announced plans to mark GCSE papers in accordance with Chinese standards after exam regulators’ complaints that grades have been inflated over the years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  283. 15-04-14: Pledge to Abolish Illiteracy and Innumeracy

    The education secretary has promised to abolish illiteracy and innumeracy in the UK, likening the need to secure educational progress to the need of developing countries to secure clean water and eliminate malaria.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  284. 10-04-14: Study Leads the way for Teaching Maths

    A new study has shown that using gestures is the best way for children to learn Maths. The study carried out by psychologists in the US showed that eight year old children better understood mathematical principles if they used their hands during the learning process in addition to their brains.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  285. 08-04-14: Teachers' Strike Closes Schools

    Last week teachers all across the country went on strike in protest over pay and working conditions. The strike which has been organised by the national union of teachers meant that many schools will close for some or all classes.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  286. 03-04-14: New Tuition Fees Cost Government More Than Old System

    Financial analysis shows that debt write-off has reached 45% of the £10bn in student loans, an amount which means a huge loss for the treasury.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  287. 01-04-14: MPs Warn Religious Education Being Undermined

    A group of MPs has said that a shortage of religious education teachers could negatively affect community relations.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  288. 27-03-14: Crisis in School Places

    Local councils have warned that England will face a severe shortage in secondary schools places within 5 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  289. 25-03-14: Modern Technology Hindering Child Development

    A new study by a children’s charity has concluded that overuse of electronic screens and baby equipment such as pens and pushchairs could be harming development.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  290. 20-03-14: UK Falls Behind in International University League Tables

    This year’s world university reputation table has been released and shows that US universities dominate the international academic field.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  291. 13-03-14: Schools Minister Blasts Parents for not Being Pushy Enough

    Schools minister David Laws has told parliament that pushy parents are role models for society. Complaining that parents have low aspirations, Laws told a parliamentary committee that ‘sharp-elbowed parents’ are displaying desirable behavior that should be emulated by other parents.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  292. 11-03-14: Tutoring Industry Responds to Needs of Poorer Students

    An increasing number of tutoring programmes and organisations are being set up to provide free tuition to students whose parents cannot afford the fees in an attempt to level the playing field.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  293. 11-03-14: Parents Told to Teach Children At Home

    Head teachers have said that parents need to take a more active role in children’s learning.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  294. 06-03-14: Plans to Promote Women in Academia

    Academics at Cambridge University have issued a statement calling for new recruitment techniques to tackle the lack of female professors in UK universities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  295. 04-03-14: Schools Guide Warns Against Toddler-Tuition

    The Good Schools Guide has issued a warning to parents not to employ tutors for children under the age of five. According to the guide, parents should resist the mounting pressure to hire tutors to help their children get ahead at a young age, and avoid tutoring for primary school entrance exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  296. 27-02-14: Ofqual Calls for Crack Down on Appeals

    Exams regulator Ofqual has complained that schools are requesting high numbers of re-marks for exams in a tactical bid to improve results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  297. 25-02-14: "Teach Self-Belief" Say Government Advisors

    A report by a cross-party parliamentary group has said that British schools should focus more on character development.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  298. 20-02-14: Formal Exams for Four Year Olds

    The education secretary has announced plans to introduce formal testing for four and five year old when they begin school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  299. 18-02-14: Schools Urged to Provide Childcare for Two Year Olds

    Education Minister Liz Truss has announced that schools will be petitioned by the government to accept students from age two. The campaign is being stepped up in a bid to help parents suffering from the shortage and cost of childcare facilities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  300. 13-02-14: Extend the School Day to 6pm Say Advisors

    Government advisors have suggested that school days should be lengthened and holidays shortened. Under the proposals, the school day would be extended to 6pm, and school holidays would consist of six or seven weeks a year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  301. 11-02-14: Help Poorer Students to Make the Right Choices

    A study published by the Institute of Education has shown that school children from poorer backgrounds are not receiving the guidance they need in order to make decisions about their curriculum and future.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  302. 06-02-14: More Schools Meet Government Targets

    New results show that more secondary schools in England are meeting government targets. Of 3,200 state schools, 154 are now categorised as under-performing, a drop of 61 from last year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  303. 04-02-14: University Grades Significantly Higher than 10 Years Ago

    New data has emerged which shows that the grades of British university students have dramatically improved, prompting speculation that universities may be manipulating results in order to maintain their place in league tables.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  304. 30-01-14: Debate Heats Up Over Higher Education Funding

    Talks are underway between senior government ministers as to whether the student opportunity fund will be maintained. The fund, currently £327m, is in place to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in completing their university studies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  305. 28-01-14: Labour's Plan to Licence Teachers

    Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has proposed that all state school teachers should be required to have professional teaching qualifications. He criticised the government’s policy of allowing unqualified teachers to work in academies and free schools, and said that under a Labour government only qualified teachers would work in state schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  306. 23-01-14: Aysmmetric School Week Proposed

    Called the “asymmetric week’, the proposals would mean that students served by the council would spend four and a half days in school each week instead of 5.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  307. 21-01-14: Schools Complain About Pushy Parents

    The head of a prep school in North London has complained that parents are putting their children under too much pressure. The head of St Aubyns has said that the issue was highlighted by school sports days, where parents were being overly competitive and yelling inappropriately

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  308. 16-01-14: Students Moving Further Afield

    New research has shown that students are now more likely to want to go to university further away from their home areas than in previous years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  309. 09-01-14: Concerns Over Inaccurate Predicted A Level Grades

    Concerns have been raised over the inaccuracy of predicted A Level grades with only 48% of predictions being correct in 2012.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  310. 07-01-14: 2013 a Record Year for 18 Year Olds Entering University

    UCAS have reported that more young students than ever before began full-time undergraduate courses in 2013.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  311. 02-01-14: Record Numbers of Students Enter University

    New figures released by university admissions service UCAS show that a record number of students were accepted onto full times university courses this year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  312. 31-12-13: Ofsted Hits out at Grammar Schools

    Ofsted has criticised grammar schools, saying that the selective schools were filled with middle class children and were a detriment to social mobility.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  313. 26-12-13: Exam Results Are Determined by Genetic Factors

    A new study suggests that genetic factors contribute to about 60% of variation in GCSE exam results. Scientists at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London studied academic performance in over 11,000 identical and non-identical twins, and found that on average genes explained a considerable level of the differences in performance in core subjects.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  314. 24-12-13: Ofsted Chief Highlights North-South Divide in Education

    Schools Inspectors Ofsted have released their annual report, which shows that the regional disparities in England are like “two nations”. Although the report showed general improvement in schools across the country, it also showed that 250,000 students are attending schools judged to be inadequate.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  315. 19-12-13: 1000s of Teens Cannot Afford to Stay in Education

    Children’s charities including Barnardo’s have said that the poorest school children have suffered ‘stealth cuts’ to grants which were designed to help them stay in education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  316. 17-12-13: Schools Urged to Take International Tests Seriously

    A UK club of schools dedicated to improving exam results has said that students should be taught how to pass international education tests. The Performance in Excellence club has said international tests are now so politically significant that students should be taught how to prepare for them.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  317. 12-12-13: Russell Group Criticised over Access

    A new report released by the Higher Education Policy Institute has said that the UK’s top universities are as exclusive as ever, and are not trying hard enough to attract students from poorer backgrounds.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  318. 10-12-13: Scheme to Fund Science and Engineering Projects Announced

    The government has announced plans for a new scheme under which post-graduate students will be trained in science and engineering. The scheme, which will cost £350m, aims to train over 3,500 students in the hopes of boosting Britain’s economy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  319. 05-12-13: Literacy Trust Survey Says Boys Likely to Hate Writing

    Results of a poll issued by the National Literacy Trust suggest that boys are twice as likely as girls to say they don’t like to write. About 20% of boys surveyed said that they did not enjoy writing, compared with just 8% of girls who said the same thing.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  320. 28-11-13: Sutton Trust Calls for End to Tutoring for Exams

    The education charity the Sutton Trust has published a reported calling for the end of tutoring for 11+ entrance exams for grammar schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  321. 26-11-13: Bright Working Class Students Are Not Applying to Top Universities

    New research published by the Sutton trust has shown that working-class students are far less likely to attend top universities than their wealthier peers, even if they have achieved the same top grades. Children whose parents are in professional or managerial positions are more than three times as likely to attend top universities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  322. 21-11-13: English Schools Opt Into International League Tables

    Under a new education policy, individual secondary schools in England will have access to international exams which will show how they compare with the best schools in Asia and the rest of Europe.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  323. 19-11-13: Ofsted Head Says Children Should Start School At Two

    The head of Ofsted Sally Morgan has said that children should attend school as young as two years old in order to give them an educational boost.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  324. 14-11-13: Controversy Over University Strike

    Lecturers and staff at universities across the UK staged a country-wide strike on Halloween over their pay freeze. The action was organised jointly by the University and College Union, Unison and Unite, and involved lecturers and staff at 149 institutions throughout the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  325. 12-11-13: New A' Level Content Announced

    Specifications for the new A’ Levels have been released, detailing revisions to the curriculum over 14 subjects from Arts, to Sciences, English, History and Sociology.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  326. 07-11-13: London Pupils Most Likely to Go to University

    A new study has revealed that students from London are 43% more likely to go to university than students in the north-east of England. The report, published by the Higher Education Funding Council, shows that the gap between these areas is growing, with Londoners taking an increasingly disproportionate number of the university places available.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  327. 05-11-13: A' Level Grade Predications Are Inaccurate

    New figures released by the exam board OCR have shown that half of A’ Level grade predictions are inaccurate. Given that predicted grades form a significant part of universities’ decisions to award places to sixth-form applicants, the revelation by the exam board will be a significant cause for concern.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  328. 03-11-13: School Careers Advice Branded "Appalling"

    Concerns have been raised over the quality of education and careers advice available to students in England. Michele Sutton, the president of the Associations of Colleges, described the guidance received by students as “appalling”, and called for more impartial advice to be made available.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  329. 31-10-13: Study Shows Students Disadvantaged by Background

    A new study conducted in the University of Oxford has shown that the level of qualifications attained by adults aged between 40 and 60 was influence by their social background as much as their intelligence.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  330. 29-10-13: Fall In Part-Time Students Could Damage Economy

    A study conducted by Universities UK has shown a rapid decline in the number of part-time students. The study warned that the rapidly falling student numbers are due to a multitude of factors, including rising fees, falling incomes and reduced support from employers for workers undertaking part-time courses.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  331. 23-10-13: England's Literacy and Numeracy Falls Behind Industrialised World

    A study conducted by the Organisation for Economic cooperation and Development (OECD) has shown that young adults in England have among the lowest literacy and numeracy rates in the industrialised world.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  332. 22-10-13: Modern Languages Decline in UK

    New data has emerged which shows that modern languages are declining in the UK at a critical rate.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  333. 17-10-13: Government Urged to Rethink Mid-Year Exam Changes

    The government is proposing to introduce changes mid-year would prevent schools from entering students for GCSEs multiple times to give them the best chance of obtaining a high grade. The plans have been lambasted by schools who say that introducing the changes in mid-year would be unfair to pupils.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  334. 15-10-13: Mass Strikes Close Schools Across England

    Thousands of schools have closed as England's two biggest teaching unions have called strikes in a row over workloads, pay and pensions. The actions involves 49 education authorities in the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and forms part of an on-going campaign of regional strikes organised by the NUT and NASUWT which will take in various parts of the country. 2,500 schools have closed their doors as teachers have walked out to protest working conditions, pay and pensions.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  335. 10-10-13: Paper Calls for Children to be given Mental Health Assessments at Shool

    A research paper written by an academic the University of Cambridge has concluded that testing children’s mental health at school would enable authorities to help children who need support sooner.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  336. 08-10-13: University Applications on the Rise

    New data published by the universities and colleges admission service UCAS has revealed that student numbers in the 2013 academic year have returned to the levels before tuition fees were raised.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  337. 03-10-13: One in Four Pupils Fail to Reach Expected Level in English and Maths SATS

    National results of new English and Maths tests have been released which show that more 11 year olds are reaching the levels expected than in previous years. However, one in four students are still not making the grades desired for the English SAT test.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  338. 26-09-13: 'Children Should Start School Later' say Senior Academics

    A prestigious group of educationalists has published an open letter in the Daily Telegraph expressing deep concerns over the schooling of young children in the UK. The authors, including academics, psychologists and teachers, have said that formal school lessons should not begin until pupils reach six or seven.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  339. 19-09-13: Study Shows Stressed Students get Lower Results

    Research carried out by Edge Hill University, the University of South Australia and the AQA exam board has shown that teenagers who stress about exam results are likely to get lower results than those who can remain calm.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  340. 17-09-13: London Schools Falsify Science Results

    Three as yet unnamed London Schools stand accused of falsifying GCSE science results. It has emerged that the schools have been switching weaker GCSE pupils to BTecs, which are coursework based vocational qualifications, and then falsifying the coursework marks.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  341. 12-09-13: Council Warns Practical Science Is Being Phased Out Due to Exam Pressures

    The Council for Science and Technology has warned the education secretary that practical science lessons are being squeezed out of school science lessons due to the pressure of exam preparation.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  342. 10-09-13: Pilot Scheme for At-Risk GCSE Students a Success

    A scheme designed to keep young people in education or employment has said that this summer’s GCSE results reflect the success of the pilot. The scheme involves investing money in coaches for teenagers in order to encourage them to study hard and stay in education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  343. 05-09-13: 2013 GCSE Results Analysis

    The 2013 GCSE results have been released, showing a continuing trend in falling grades. Over 600,000 students in the UK have received their results, as schools say that confusion over changes to exams has caused a great deal of turbulence to their education. The number of papers awarded A*-C has fallen from 69.4% last year to 68.1%, a decrease which is likely to be politically significant given the controversial changes that have been made to exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  344. 03-09-13: Ofqual Warns GCSE Results Will Continue to Fall

    The exams watchdog Ofqual has warned that GCSE grades are falling due to a combination of changes to exams and schools entering students early for exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  345. 29-08-13: A' Level Results Released

    A’ Level results were released today for over 300,000 students, who will find out whether they have secured a place at university.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  346. 27-08-13: Higher Education Funding Cuts will Worsen Middle Class Bias

    The Office of Fair Access has said that British Universities are guilty of middle-class bias after it was revealed that many are unwilling to take the ‘risk’ of accepting low income students who are more likely to drop out.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  347. 22-08-13: Parents Look for Tutors During the Summer Holidays

    It’s widely thought that engaging in little or no academic activities over the summer can cause students’ grades to slip.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  348. 20-08-13: 72% of Students Receive Private Tuition for Entrance Exams

    A recent study by the Institute of Education (IOE) has shown that 7 out of 10 of those pupils gaining a grammar school place do so after receiving private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  349. 15-08-13: More Students Taking GCSE Exams Early

    Exams regulator Ofqual has announced that many more students are taking GCSEs a year early. Statistics for Maths show that nearly a quarter of pupils taking the GCSE this year are under 16. Ofqual also released figures which show that tens of thousands of students have taken GCSE Maths several times, using different exam boards each time.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  350. 13-08-13: Report Warns Traditional Degrees Won't Fill Gap in Technical Skills

    The Confederation of British Industry has said that the UK’s higher education system is failing to close what it calls its “chronic skills gaps” because of the tendency to encourage students into traditional academic degrees.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  351. 08-08-13: Primary School Place Shortfall of 120,000

    Figures released this week show that 120,000 children may not be able to start primary school this year due to a shortage in places. The Labour party conducted an analysis of the government’s plans to increase school places by 230,000, which showed that there will still be a significant shortfall this Autumn.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  352. 06-08-13: White Students Less Likely to Apply to University than Teens from any other Ethnic Group

    The university and colleges admissions service UCAS has released data which shows that white teenagers are now less likely to apply for university than teenagers from any other ethnic group. The research revealed that fewer than three out of ten 18 year olds have applied for degree courses in Autumn, while applications from black students have increased significantly since 2006.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  353. 01-08-13: New Exams for Five and Eleven Year Olds

    The government has announced plans to introduce new tests which will be taken by 5 and 11 year olds. The plans have emerged as a result of consultation which was designed to ascertain how successful schools are at implementing the new curriculum for primary schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  354. 30-07-13: Warning of Drop in Science GCSE Results

    A letter from Ofqual to schools in England has warned that the science GCSE results for exams taken this year are likely to be a ‘small drop’ compared to previous results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  355. 25-07-13: Universities to Open Maths Specialist Free Schools

    Exeter University and Kings College London are opening Maths Free schools, and other Universities are being encouraged to follow their lead.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  356. 23-07-13: Girls Out Peform Boys in Science and Technology

    Figures released this week reveal that girls who take the skills-based science BTEC out-perform boys, despite the fact that girls are significantly numbered by boys on the courses. Pearson, the organisation which administrates the BTEC in skills-based science, said that when girls do opt for the course, they tend to do extremely well.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  357. 18-07-13: Closing the Attainment Gap in Leafy Suburb Schools

    Sir Michael Wilshaw, the chief inspector of schools in England, has said that the poor children being left behind are now in leafy suburbs

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  358. 16-07-13: Plans for New GCSEs Unveiled

    The new look GCSEs have recently been unveiled by the government in an attempt to make the qualification more difficult.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  359. 11-07-13: Schools Given Power to Set Their Own Term Dates

    The Department for Education has announced that all schools are to be given the power to set their own term dates. The changes are part of a broader government deregulation bill which take powers away from local authorities to regulate the schools in their area. Under the proposals, school heads and governors would decide on the dates of school terms.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  360. 09-07-13: Ofsted to Mark Schools on use of Funds for Disadvantaged Students

    School inspectors Ofsted have announced that primary and secondary schools may be stripped of their ‘outstanding’ status if the schools’ students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds fail to make good progress. Ofsted will now put increased scrutiny on schools, examining the use of the pupil premium payments which are reserved for the poorest students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  361. 04-07-13: Teaching Unions call Strikes in North-West

    The National Union of Teachers has announced that 2,700 schools in the north-west of England will be subject to strike action. Staff at the schools are participating in a one-day strike over pay and pensions. The NUT and the NASUWT have said that more strikes should be expected in the autumn term, organised in response to government plans for later retirement, increased workload and detrimental changes to pensions.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  362. 02-07-13: Experts Say New Curriculum is Not Fit for Purpose

    Members of the groups hired to advise the government on the new curriculum have said that the current education plans will fundamentally damage the UK’s education system.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  363. 27-06-13: Ofsted Proposes 'Superteacher' Scheme to help Disadvantaged Students

    Ofsted chief Michael Wilshaw delivered a speech this week in which he called for an education system which better addresses the needs of disadvantaged children. He said that poor children currently ‘unseen’ by the current system needed support from excellent teachers drawn from around the country. Wilshaw referred to this as a ‘national service’ for teachers, where ‘superteachers’ would be brought into mediocre schools to work with disadvantaged children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  364. 25-06-13: SAT Students Studying New Curriculum Will Take Old Tests

    This week the Department for Education has confirmed that although students will begin studying the new national curriculum in 2014, they will be tested on the old one in 2015.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  365. 20-06-13: Waivers on Tuition Scheme ‘Letting Students Down’

    The United States’ ‘No Child Left Behind’ scheme is failing in a number of states.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  366. 18-06-13: Ex-Military Personnel take short-cut into Teaching under new Scheme

    A new government scheme has been announced which will enable former soldiers to qualify as teachers. The scheme, which is due to be piloted in 2014, will allow former soldiers who do not have degrees to sign up for a programme which will qualify them to teach in half the time it usually takes.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  367. 13-06-13: Top Universities Fail to Widen Participation

    This week the Office for Fair Access (Offa) has revealed that top universities in England have made little or no progress in recruiting students from disadvantaged backgrounds over the last 5 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  368. 11-06-13: Drive to Create a National Association of Tutors

    A think tank called ‘The Centre for Market Reform of Education’ is leading a drive to create a National Association of Tutors for the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  369. 06-06-13: Tuition Fees Should be Means-Tested

    The education charity the Sutton Trust has urged the government to allow students from poor backgrounds to pay less in university tuition fees. The charity has said that university tuition fees should be means-tested in order to ensure that disadvantaged students are not prohibited from applying to university.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  370. 04-06-13: Tuition Fees Could be Reduced to £6000 a Year

    This week the Million+ group of universities published research which suggests that Tuition fees in England could be reduced to £6,000 a year without increasing the costs of Universities or the Treasury.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  371. 30-05-13: Gove Announces A Level Split Between England, Wales and Northern Ireland

    The education secretary, Michael Gove, has announced that it is time for England, Wales and Northern Ireland to go their separate ways on GCSEs and A Levels.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  372. 28-05-13: Increasing Teachers' Salaries will mean Larger Class Sizes

    Ofsted’s chief schools inspector has said that if teachers are to be paid higher wages, then class sizes must increase. He went on to say that schools could not afford “highly paid” staff, whilst maintaining reasonable class sizes. His comments come after legislation to introduce performance related pay for teacher has been passed. The scheme for rewarding teachers based on performance will commence from September this year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  373. 23-05-13: Rise in Tuition Fees Doesn't Mean More Teaching Time

    This week a survey by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Which? consumer group has revealed that university students receive just 18 minutes more teaching time each week than they did seven years ago. This is despite the fact that tuition fees have risen from £1000 to £9000 a year over this period

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  374. 21-05-13: GCSE Marks to Change

    The government has revealed plans to replace the top GCSE marks A* and A with a numerical scale ranging from one to four. The move was proposed by the education secretary to MPs this week, and presented as a means via which employers and universities could distinguish between high achieving candidates.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  375. 16-05-13: Oxford University Blasts Tougher Exams Plan

    This week Oxford University have produced a report which claims that tougher exams will not necessarily boost standards.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  376. 14-05-13: Schools Hire Private Tutors

    This week it has emerged that large numbers of primary and secondary schools in the UK are hiring private tutors to come in and provide extra support to struggling students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  377. 09-05-13: Proposals for Royal College of Teaching Announced

    The government has begun talks regarding setting up a Royal College of Teaching, which would become an independent professional body for teachers. The college would be considered the authoritative voice of teaching, providing professional and informed advice and support

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  378. 07-05-13: Fears Over Drop in Sixth-Form Funding

    This week schools and colleges have approached the education secretary to warn that the growing funding gap between under 16s and sixth form pupils risks students’ futures.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  379. 02-05-13: Outrage as Ofqual Removes Speaking and Listening from GCSE English

    England’s exams regulator Ofqual have announced that the speaking and listening element of GCSE English will no longer be examined. This element of the GCSE was assessed by teachers, and Ofqual has said that it cannot trust teachers not to give over-generous marks to their students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  380. 30-04-13: Ofsted Accuse Businesses of being a Poor Influence on Students

    Schools inspectors Ofsted have hit out at companies who “disregard” the rules of spelling and grammar, arguing that they set a bad example for school children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  381. 25-04-13: Special lessons to celebrate Shakespeare’s birth

    The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust plan a special week to celebrate te 450th anniversary of our greatest playwright.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  382. 23-04-13: Maths plan for primary pupils risks being ‘too much too soon’

    National Numeracy warns about the risks for children under the new maths curriculum proposals

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  383. 18-04-13: Debate over academy schools is over

    The new president of children's services states that the debate over academy schools should be ended

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  384. 16-04-13: Lack of Further Maths teaching costs pupils university places

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss wants more A level students in state schools to sit Further Maths

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  385. 11-04-13: Vote of No Confidence for Michael Gove

    The NUT have passed a vote of no confidence on Michael Gove, the Education Secretary.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  386. 09-04-13: Launch of PISA Tests to Measure International Education

    For the first time, schools in the UK and US will be able to take the famous PISA tests to determine where they stand

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  387. 04-04-13: Good Maths skills lead to higher earnings

    According to a recent study completed by the IFS, children with better Maths skills at a young age go on to earn higher wages later on in life.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  388. 02-04-13: Youngsters’ job hunts damaged by poor IT skills

    The Prince's Trust has carried out a survey to find out about young people's IT skills.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  389. 28-03-13: New vocational courses revealed

    The government reveals plans to introduce new vocational courses to the curriculum for 14-16 year olds.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  390. 26-03-13: New A-level plans threaten uptake of tougher subjects

    Michael Gove's new plans to create standalone AS exams are criticised by teachers

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  391. 21-03-13: Historians divided over Education minister’s curriculum plans

    Historians are divided over whether the new chronological history curriculum is beneficial or not.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  392. 19-03-13: English teenagers are worst in Europe when learning modern languages

    A survey shows that English teenagers have come bottom in a test to discover their ability at French

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  393. 15-03-13: Should we study vocational degrees?

    Are there benefits for graduates who have studied vocational degrees at university?

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  394. 14-03-13: Talented Maths students fall behind world’s best

    The Institute of Education publish research suggesting England's brightest pupils fall behind their overseas counterparts by the time they reach secondary school

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  395. 12-03-13: State school pupils have ‘easier access’ to top universities

    Research shows that universities are accepting state school pupils with lower A-level grades than pupils from the independent sector

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  396. 07-03-13: Creative writing A-level

    AQA introduces a new creative writing A-level

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  397. 05-03-13: School PE not tough enough

    A report published by Ofsted says that school PE lessons do not have tough enough content

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  398. 28-02-13: Campaigners call for Internet safety lessons for infants

    Children's charities campaigners call for education regarding Internet safety for infants growing up in the digital age

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  399. 26-02-13: ‘Core Knowledge’ to be focused on in school curricula

    Michael Gove sets out his plans for new school curricula which will include an emphasis placed on pupils acquiring basic core knowledge.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  400. 21-02-13: School Sports Cuts

    The government has decided to cut funding for sport in schools despite the increase of obesity in school children

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  401. 19-02-13: Women academics

    Research shows that there aren't enough female professors in UK universities

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  402. 14-02-13: Head teachers spurn A-level changes

    Head teachers are displeased with Michael Gove's plans to change the A-level system to a two-tier system in which AS levels become a standalone exam.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  403. 12-02-13: GCSE reform concerns

    Campaigners have sent a letter to No 10 Downing Street containing their worries about the intended reforms to the GCSE exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  404. 07-02-13: Universities told to target children

    The Office for Fair Access advises universities to target children in order to charge higher fees

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  405. 05-02-13: Cuts risk less funding for A-level sciences

    Lobby group worried about the negative impact on A-level sciences due to the intended cuts in funding

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  406. 31-01-13: University Applications Fall

    For the second year running, prospective student applications in England have fallen according to figures published by UCAS.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  407. 29-01-13: Academies could create social separation

    Academy school could be creating social segregation through covert admissions procedures says a report by the Academies Commission

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  408. 24-01-13: Michael Gove cautioned over reliance on exams

    The education secretary is cautioned by education expert, Daniel Willingham, on his reforms which contain an increased focus on exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  409. 22-01-13: GCSE English Retake Results

    A third of pupils who retook their GCSE English improved their result from last Summer.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  410. 17-01-13: Five Common Mistakes when Learning a Foreign Language

    A tutor has explained what she feels are the 5 most common barriers to learning a language.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  411. 15-01-13: Tutor Report on Holiday Tuition

    A recent article on the Telegraph’s website tells of the possible tutoring woes of students, and their tutors, when lessons are arranged during the holidays.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  412. 11-01-13: UK Universities Launch Online Courses

    A number of UK universities have joined to together to offer online courses, so that they can compete with the rapidly growing market pioneered the US

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  413. 09-01-13: Scotland to Provide 2,000 More Free University Places

    The Scottish government have announced that they will make £10 million available to fund 2,000 extra places at university for Scottish students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  414. 04-01-13: NUT Criticises School Inspectors Over Conflict of Interests

    The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised concerns over potential conflicts of interest with regard to Ofsted inspectors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  415. 02-01-13: English GCSE Resits ‘In Line with Expected Improvements’

    Nearly 50,000 students who re-sat their English GCSE exams following poor grades in the summer, have just received their results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  416. 31-12-12: Home-Schooled Students Face Post-code Lottery

    A new report published by the commons select education committee has concluded that parents who home school their children face a post-code lottery. There are significantly different levels of support available from local councils around the country, with some councils offering appropriate support whilst others treat home-schoolers as borderline truants.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  417. 21-12-12: UCAS Figures show Drop in Applications with Boys less Likely to Apply

    Conclusive UCAS figures show that there has been a record fall in the number of people taking up places at university this year, with boys less likely to attend university than girls. 54,000 fewer students took up places this autumn, which constitutes a 6.6% drop in the number of people starting a university course.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  418. 20-12-12: Report Suggests Able Maths Students Shouldn't Take Exams Early

    A new report on maths education has concluded that rushing able students through the curriculum is producing students who emerge with a superficial grasp of the subject

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  419. 17-12-12: Personal Statements Reveal Gap between State and Independant school Students

    A new report by Educational Charity the Sutton Trust shows that personal statements for university applications reveal sharp inequalities between state and private school applicants.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  420. 15-12-12: Tutoring Banned in UAE

    Over the past few years there has been a significant rise in the popularity of private tuition in the UAE, with parents opting for home tuition to boot their children’s education in core subjects. However, a strict warning has been issued by government officials, stating that both public and private school teachers should not offer their services as private tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  421. 14-12-12: Concerns over Student Welfare

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists has recently published a report into the mental health of students in the UK. The report found that there are serious concerns over student welfare, after the number of student suicides has risen by nearly 50% in the last five years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  422. 13-12-12: University Applications Fall by 8%

    New university application figures show that there last been an 8% drop in the number of applications from last year, putting the numbers at the lowest for 6 years. The University and Colleges Admission Service have said that so far they have received 13,000 fewer applications than the expected.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  423. 10-12-12: Leage Table Puts UK Education System 6th in the World

    New Research produced by education firm Pearson has revealed that the UK education system is ranked 6th in the world. Educational superpowers Finland and South Korea were ranked first and second place in the league table.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  424. 07-12-12: Schools Concerned over Private Tuition for Entrance Exams

    Tens of thousands of families in the UK have hired private tutors to help with 11 and 13+ exams. However, some schools are now considering plans to make exams “tutor proof”, due to concerns that the wrong children are winning places at selective schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  425. 06-12-12: Schools put too much focus on Elite Universities

    The Office For Fair Access has released a statement this week advising schools not to focus on pushing a handful of students to get into elite universities, but to focus on all their students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  426. 03-12-12: Tuition for Very Young Children can be Damaging

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  427. 30-11-12: Students Protest Education Cuts

    This week thousands of students are marching through London to protest the rising costs of education. The protest, organised by the National Union of Students, is directed at challenging the changes that have been made to school and university funding.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  428. 29-11-12: Black and Asian Students 'Twice as Likely' to Receive Private Tuition

    A new survey conducted by education charity the Sutton Trust has revealed that Black and Asian families are around twice as likely to hire a private tutor for their children. The results suggest that 42 % of Asian state-school students and 38 % of Black students have received private tuition compared with 20% of white students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  429. 26-11-12: New Report Says State School Pupils put off Top Universities

    A new survey by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Sutton Trust has revealed that state school students are far less likely than private school students to apply to top universities due to poor advice and lack of confidence.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  430. 23-11-12: New Primary School Curriculum is Bad for Students

    The government’s plans for the new primary school curriculum have come under fire this week from critics who say the plans reflect conservative ministers’ personal preferences instead of what is best for students. Dubbed the ‘conservative curriculum’, teachers have commented that the new plans are politicised and undemocratic.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  431. 22-11-12: New A' Level Plans Announced

    This week Ofqual has announced the first of the changes that will be made to the A level system in England. Exams will now be taken in the summer only, and resits will be limited to one which will be taken the following summer.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  432. 19-11-12: National Scholarship Programme Won't help Poor Students

    A report released this week by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has concluded that a government scheme aimed at helping the poorest students go to university is unlikely to be effective.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  433. 16-11-12: Britain's Leading Artists Voice Concerns over Lack of Arts subjects in new EBACC

    This week leading British figures in art and culture have voiced their concerns over the lack of arts subject in the new English Baccalaureate. Critics have said that Britain’s creative economy could be destroyed within a generation as a result of the decision to remove arts subjects from the new EBACC.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  434. 15-11-12: Teachers Exasperated by Ofqual Snub

    Teaching Unions have reacted angrily at the suggestion by Ofqual that they are to blame for the scandal that has blighted students’ exam results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  435. 12-11-12: Tutors Report High Level of Job Satisfaction

    However, increasingly tutoring companies are surveying tutors in order to establish their experiences of tutoring in order to improve the service they offer. These surveys have found that tutors have a very high level of job satisfaction

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  436. 09-11-12: Department for Education to Fund Charity to Make Curriculum More Exciting

    Plans from the Department for Education revealed this week suggest that a charity will be set up to find ways to make the school curriculum more interesting for students

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  437. 08-11-12: Government Introduces New 'Tough' Tests for Teachers

    The government has unveiled plans to introduce tougher new tests for those wishing to become teachers. From next September the candidates will face tests in English, Maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, in an attempt to “raise the quality and standing of the position”.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  438. 07-11-12: Thousands of Schools Forced to Review Uniform Policy

    The Office of Fair Trading has contacted thousands of schools asking them to change their school uniform policies. The move comes after research revealed that families are spending “tens of millions of pounds” more than they need to on uniform.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  439. 05-11-12: UK Post-Graduate System will lead to Economic Crisis

    The Higher Education Commission has published a report which warns that UK universities’ post graduate programmes are failing to produce staff with the skill levels required for today’s economy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  440. 02-11-12: Cambridge University to Consult on New Maths A’ Level

    The government has provided Cambridge University with £3 million to fund a project to redesign the maths A’ Level. Education Secretary Michael Gove has said that the University will be deeply engaged in developing the new curriculum, in an attempt to make the A’ Level more rigorous.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  441. 01-11-12: One Third of UK Parents Do Not Read to their Children Regularly

    A new survey has revealed that nearly a third of parents in the UK read their children a bedtime story once a week or less. Out of 2,000 parents asked, one in ten said that they did not read to their child more than once every six months.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  442. 29-10-12: Universities should “redouble their efforts” to admit students from poor backgrounds

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  443. 26-10-12: Government Pushes for A'Level Rethink

    Further plans for 16+ exams have emerged this week, after a newspaper leaked information that voluntary-work, and an extended dissertation could form part of the new exam system. The Department for Education is considering an Advanced Baccalaureate, which would compel students to study a wide range of subjects including arts and sciences.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  444. 25-10-12: Study Says Anxiety can Help Improve Exam Performance

    The British Journal of Psychology has published research which suggests that anxiety improves students’ performance in exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  445. 24-10-12: Private Tuition Double the National Average in London

    New figures produced by Ipsos Mori have revealed that 38% of London school children received private tuition at some point in their school career, compared with 23% nationally. This year, 25% of London pupils are currently receiving private tuition, almost double the national average.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  446. 22-10-12: ‘Flexi-schooling’ on the Rise in the UK

    Class sizes in the UK have increased over the last few years, and the recession has meant that some parents who would have sent their children to independent schools can no longer afford to. This has led to a rise in ‘Flexi-Schooling’, where parents take their children out of school for one or two days a week to be home schooled.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  447. 19-10-12: Gender Stereotyping Must be Tackled at Nursery School

    A new French Education policy has said that gender inequality needs to be tacked directly from the time when children attend nursery school. The French minister for women’s rights, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, has piloted a scheme in 2 nursery schools which is designed to combat gender stereotyping at an early age.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  448. 18-10-12: Report Shows Girls Being Put Off Physics A' Level

    Although it is known that under 30% of girls take A’ Level Physics, the new study has analysed the uptake of girls from different kinds of schools. The study showed that 46% of schools did not send any girls on to do A’ Level Physics, and the figures from mixed state schools alone showed that half of the schools did not have any girls at all taking A’ Level Physics.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  449. 17-10-12: Fears British Universities Becoming 'Mediocre'

    New research into global higher education institutions has commentators worried that the best British Universities will be considered mediocre on a global scale within a generation. These concerns have come after leading British Universities have fallen down global league tables, with Asian institutions advancing quickly.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  450. 15-10-12: Private School Accuse Office for Fair Access of Disadvantaging their Students

    Head teachers of leading private schools have hit out at the Office for Fair Access for disadvantaging university applicants from private schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  451. 11-10-12: New Student Report will show all University Achievements

    Under new plans announced today, Universities are going to provide employers with much more detailed accounts of student achievements, which will include extra-curricular activities.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  452. 10-10-12: Senior Examiner Resigns from AQA over Marking Scandal

    Stephen McKenzie has announced his resignation from exam board AQA, stating publicly that the handling of the GCSE grade boundary changes was “morally repugnant”.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  453. 08-10-12: New Reading Test Damages Children's ability to learn

    Teachers have highlighted the fact that the test only looks at children’s ability to decode words using a single method, phonics, rather than their ability to read overall. One of the biggest issues is that bright students who use a different method of reading are trying to read the made-up word as real ones and are being marked down for it.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  454. 05-10-12: New University Comparison Website for Students

    A new comparison website has been set up which will supply government approved information about Universities and the Courses that they offer.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  455. 04-10-12: Headteachers Say A* Grades Force Bright Students to 'Dumb Down'

    A report published this week by the HMC, a group of leading independent school head teachers, criticises the current exam system for forcing bright students to ‘dumb down’ their answers in order to fit within narrow mark schemes.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  456. 03-10-12: Students Plan Mass Legal Action over GCSE Results

    t emerged this week that so far 180 pupils have joined legal action being brought against the exams regulator Ofqual by schools and councils. The students are seeking to force a regrade of their June exam papers, on the basis that the grade boundaries were made a full 10 marks higher than those for exams taken by their peers in January.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  457. 28-09-12: GCSEs to be Replaced with English Baccalaureate

    Amidst controversy surrounding the marking and standards of GCSE papers this summer, Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced that the GCSE exams are going to be replaced by a qualification called the English Baccalaureate Certificate.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  458. 27-09-12: New College of Humanities Fails to Attract Students as it Opens this Term

    Founder philosopher A C Grayling insisted that there were many students and parents who would see their way to paying these fees for what would be the best education in the country. However, just three weeks before the university is due to open, the college has only recruited a third of the students it intended to for their first year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  459. 26-09-12: UK Universities Among the best in the World

    Results published this week rank UK universities as some of the best in the world. Cambridge, which came top last year, was ranked second in the global league table, along with UCL, Oxford and Imperial which took fourth, fifth and sixth places respectively.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  460. 24-09-12: New Qualification for Athletes

    A new qualification for athletes has been designed, based around the International Baccalaureate. The initiative has come after athletes spoke out during the Olympics, saying that they do not have the academic qualifications they require for life after a career in sports.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  461. 21-09-12: Exam boards let Students down over GCSE English Grades

    It was revealed that exam boards took the decision to raise the grade boundaries between January and June, meaning that many students who took the exam in June were left at a disadvantage.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  462. 20-09-12: Welsh GCSE Students get Re-Grades

    This week Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews ordered the WJEC exam board to regrade GCSE English exams taken in Wales, stating that the students should not suffer from the injustice of the exam marking crisis.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  463. 17-09-12: Survey Reveals Number of Children Reading for fun has Fallen

    The National Literacy Trust has published figures that suggest that only three in ten children read for fun, a figure down from four in ten in 2005.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  464. 13-09-12: Collapsed free school projects 'wasted at least £2.3m'

    Education Secretary Michael Gove has been asked to come clean on how much money has been spent on collapsed free schools projects in England. Shadow Education Secretary Stephen Twigg says at least £2.3m was spent on three projects alone, two of which were abandoned and one which has 68 pupils.He claims the Department for Education is yet to give details on a further three projects which have foundered.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  465. 12-09-12: What exactly does BIg Business want from schools?

    Big Business is always carping about exam results. Not enough kids take Maths A Level. Not enough can do simple mental arithmetic. School leavers can’t write letters, reports, professional standard emails. Their spelling is atrocious, their grammar worse. They don’t know how to behave in a professional environment. They could do with more vocational skills.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  466. 10-09-12: Uproar over GCSE English grades

    After 2 decades of rising grade percentages this years exam grades have come as a big shock to pupils,parents and teachers alike. BBC News reports (28/08/2012) that Head teachers are pressing for this summer's English GCSEs to be regraded amid a row over grade boundaries.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  467. 05-09-12: Top A Level Results Down This Year

    There has been a fall in the proportion of A-levels awarded an A or A* grade for the first time in over two decades. This summer's results show 26.6% of A-level entries achieved the top two grades - down from 27% last year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  468. 05-09-12: A’levels: Top Grades Down for the First Time in 20 Years

    A’level results were published today, with 357,915 students securing a place at university. However, the number of students obtaining the top grades of A or A* has fallen by 0.4%. This

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  469. 03-09-12: New Numeracy Plans are Flawed

    National Numeracy has attacked the new plans by Education Minister, Michael Gove, as flawed and ‘undeliverable’, saying they rely too much on rote learning. The new plans, expected to commence in September 2014 require children to know their times tables by the age of nine.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  470. 03-09-12: London State Schools the Best in the Country

    According to a new study published this week, London state schools are now the best in the country. This is a marked difference from data from previous years’ data which suggested that many London state schools were struggling to meet minimum standards.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  471. 27-08-12: Schools Perpetuate a Culture of Low Expectations

    The government looks to have done something good recently in terms of education policy. After saying that there were ‘perverse incentives to over-identify children as having SEN’, the number of children labelled as having special educational needs has fallen by almost 90,000 in just two years, official figures have revealed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  472. 23-08-12: The Drive for O Level Type Exams Continues

    More pupils than ever before are taking iGCSEs, an exam which examines at the end of 2 years rather than throughout the year. This backs up Michael Gove’s plan to reintroduce O Level type courses to the UK which also examine only at the end of the 2 year course.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  473. 22-08-12: A Level points system to be scrapped?

    A report on the BBC Education website today reports that many educational establishments and most universities would welcome the scrapping of the points based UCAS offer system which has been in place for the last 10 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  474. 20-08-12: Are the best teachers those with a teaching qualification?

    A report on the BBC Education website yesterday (01/08/2012) raises the concerns of those teachers with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) over the relaxation of rules regarding the hiring by academies of experts rather than teachers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  475. 15-08-12: Rote Learning for Maths - Back to the Old Days

    In an article in this week’s TES helen Ward bemoans the return to rote learning. By 2014, she states, the proposed new curriculum will expect that all 9 year olds can do their 12 times tables.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  476. 13-08-12: Slow Down Introduction of New O Levels or Say Goodbye to World Class

    Exam boards are warning Michael Gove that he must slow down his ‘extremely ambitious’ timetable for the reintroduction of the new O Level. If he does not they forecast that he risks repeating previous testing disasters. Senior figures of the exam boards told the TES that if he continues apace he will scupper any ambition to make the new exams truly ‘world class’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  477. 08-08-12: Special Schools to Create a Newly Skilled Workforce

    Fifteen new schools which are specifically designed to ready schoolchildren for the workplace are to be set up in England. For pupils aged 14 and over, the schools combine academic teaching with work based training. Pupils do a 9-5 day in order to prepare them for the work place.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  478. 06-08-12: Adult Learner Concessions

    Ministers have announced that money will now be made available for adult learners studying in Further Education. Currently the government funds half the cost of Adult Learner courses with the students funding the rest. from 2013, however, the government wanted the students to bear the whole cost themselves, taking out loans if necessary.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  479. 02-08-12: When was the last time you looked at our website?

    I mean apart from the few minute updates you make every week. Before I became the Blue Tutors Administrator I must admit I hadn’t really looked at it for ages. It was my interview preparation that made me re read the pages I had read a couple of years before when preparing for my assessment. It’s a shame because our website is full of really good teaching advice.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  480. 01-08-12: Catch up Classes

    The government is to provide catch up classes for those pupils who do not reach level 4 by the end of primary school. BBC News Education reports that under the new scheme disadvantaged pupils, who are behind in reading and writing, are to be offered extra lessons before starting secondary school, ministers have announced. Last year, some 100,000 11-year-olds did not reach this level - the standard expected of the age group.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  481. 30-07-12: Exam Board Admits Major Grade Errors

    OCR has admitted more than 250 pupils will have their grades raised owing to errors in the addition of sub-totals on their exam papers. 4 examiners have been sacked and 78 have been warned regarding their performance.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  482. 25-07-12: ‘Brainbox Test’ - New Fodder for Pushy Parents

    A new test which is designed to push those most gifted and talented pupils is being hailed as ‘a dog whistle to the middle class’, according to education expert John Bangs, of the Institute of Education.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  483. 23-07-12: English and Maths Teaching to Continue to 18.

    Under a new provision by Michael Gove, Education Secretary, pupils who fail to achieve at least a grade C at English and Maths at 16, will continue to receive teaching in those subjects until the age of 18.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  484. 18-07-12: China Outperforms Us All China Outperforms Us All

    The 2009 Pisa tests - the Programme for International Student Assessment - show Shanghai becoming a world leader in Education as well as in other more corporate fields. Where Europe once led, the East has begun to take over, causing global comment. The White House responded to the last Pisa results with President Barack Obama's observation that the nation which "out-educates us today will out-compete us tomorrow".

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  485. 16-07-12: Dyslexia Training for All Teachers?

    A new report by the charity Action on Dyslexia suggests that more needs to be done to aid teachers in identifying and teaching children with dyslexia. Writing for the BBC News Education page today (27/06/2012) Judith Burns reports that the charity found ‘Almost two thirds of parents of dyslexic children (61%) said their child had to wait a year for help after being diagnosed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  486. 11-07-12: Back & Forth, Back & Forth

    Can you believe it? Another call for reform in the field of Education. Michael Gove is being called to comment on a leak from his office in which plans to revert to O Level type qualifications are being discussed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  487. 09-07-12: Singapore goes from Tiger Teaching Methods to the Great Outdoors

    BBC news reporter, Rebecca Lim writes that Singapore, the model of exceptional teaching that outperforms every European country (apart from Finland), is becoming aware of the value of ‘creative’ teaching methods.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  488. 04-07-12: ‘Research doesn’t just mean look it up on Google’

    The culture of clicking online for instant answers risks "infantilising" learning, says the head of a charity which runs independent girls schools. Helen Fraser will warn delegates of the Girls' Day School Trust about the risk of pupils relying on "nuggets of information" from the internet.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  489. 02-07-12: Shakespeare for 3 year-olds!

    People are often rather aloof about Shakespeare and to them perhaps the idea of Shakespeare for 3 year olds is simply ridiculous. But why shouldn’t some of his plays be adapted for use in earlier learning environments? The stories are intriguing and often teach about morals concerning good or bad behaviour and its consequences.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  490. 27-06-12: ‘Helicopter’ Parents who won’t let their children grow up.

    The Mail Online today (07/06/12) reports on the increasing presence of parents at university open days and freshers weeks, events which used to be attended by the students only as they started the long process of fledging.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  491. 25-06-12: England's university applications down 10%

    There has been a 10% drop in the number of people from England applying to study in the UK when higher fees start, figures show. The university admissions service, Ucas, says 46,413 fewer students from England have applied than at the same time last year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  492. 20-06-12: Free Schools Could be Run for Profit

    In an article on the BBC Education page today (31/05/2012) Sean Coughlan reports that the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has not ruled out allowing Free Schools to be run for profit. Mr Gove told the Leveson Inquiry on Tuesday that he had an "open mind" on such profit making in the future.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  493. 18-06-12: Higher Fees Drive Students Abroad

    HIGHER university tuition fees in the UK are prompting students to look overseas to continue their studies, according to a South Gloucestershire sixth form.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  494. 13-06-12: Chunking and Partitioning

    In a BBC Education report published on 22nd May 2012 Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, challenges a programme of Maths teaching that really seems to be working. Using new methods based on teaching children how the right answer is achieved rather than relying on memory standards seem to have improved. Currently four out of five children are reaching the level expected of them at the end of primary school, and a third of 11-year-olds are reaching the standard expected of a 13-year-old.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  495. 11-06-12: Calls for Public Speaking tuition in state schools

    The Shadow Education Secretary, Stephen Twigg, has called for more emphasis to be placed on educating young state school pupils in the art of public speaking and interview technique. Speaking at an academy school in west London, Mr Twigg said: "If we are to break down the barriers that stop some bright young people succeeding, then being articulate and confident is critical.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  496. 06-06-12: We Should Learn from Japan

    Stephen Twigg, the shadow education secretary, in an article on the BBC Education News website on 14th May 2012, has been reported as saying that our education system needs to learn from the continuous personal development system used in japan to keep teachers and teaching getting better all the time. While our system has been subject to many overhauls, he says that it is largely the same as Victorian schooling.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  497. 04-06-12: We Should Learn from Japan

    Stephen Twigg, the shadow education secretary, in an article on the BBC Education News website on 14th May 2012, has been reported as saying that our education system needs to learn from the continuous personal development system used in japan to keep teachers and teaching getting better all the time. While our system has been subject to many overhauls, he says that it is largely the same as Victorian schooling.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  498. 30-05-12: Exam Boards are too Commercial

    Is it right that exam boards are run as businesses? Making money from endorsements of particular text books, and from courses run by examiners for teachers to attend? Some people think not. They think the commercialisation of examinations damages their integrity.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  499. 28-05-12: SPAG test row

    Teachers and ministers are once again at loggerheads over a plan to introduce SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) to the SATs testing that already takes place. Costing millions to administrate, teachers argue that the money would be far better spent elsewhere and that teachers should be left to assess the SPAG capabilities of their pupils without government interference.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  500. 23-05-12: Science A Levels Examine a ‘Worrying’ Amount of Maths.

    Another day and another article about how A levels fail to prepare students for university life. This time it’s the Sciences which are feeling the force of public inquiry. In a report published on 27th April 2012, Judith Burns, Education reporter for the BBC, writes on the recent Score report which states that little of the Maths required for further study of the subjects is covered in A level courses and examinations.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  501. 21-05-12: Exams easier now than 10 years ago.

    A report on the BBC Education website yesterday (01/05/2012) states that a review of Biology, Chemistry and Geography examination papers has shown a decline in standards required;

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  502. 16-05-12: Poor showing for State Schools in Grayling’s College

    The TES reports today that Grayling’s New College has offered places to 91 students for a September start, only 22% of which will be from state schools. From an application pool of 350 the 91 students were chosen and offered places because of their potential to achieve 3 As at A level or at least AAB.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  503. 14-05-12: Affluence a Factor in 11+

    In an article today on the BBC News Education pages, Hannah Richardson reports that Buckinghamshire Council has apparently caused outrage in advising a school not to use the 11+ exam as a means of ensuring a ‘broad spread of abilities’ is admitted.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  504. 07-05-12: Teaching to the Test

    Laura Klein, a teacher from the Bronx, regrets the fact that her students are led to focus so much on standard tests in the school year that this becomes their only motivation for learning.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  505. 01-05-12: Special Tutoring Skills

    Children with special tutoring requirements are often the ones who suffer at school, not from a want of intelligence but from a lack of ability to respond in the same way to a teaching style which is directed at the majority, as indeed it must be.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  506. 30-04-12: Are your kids smarter than you?

    Ladue News today (12/04/2012) has an article which addresses the issue of when and why to call a tutor. The writer, Russell Hyken, is a psychologist and parent, who has himself experienced the feeling of helping with homework of which he wasn’t entirely sure.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  507. 25-04-12: Online tutoring - not just second choice

    Cleveland.com reports a real rise in the number of students taking advantage of a new system on online academic support. While this is for University students at the moment, there is no reason why this kind of thing cannot happen here in the UK with school kids. And indeed it does on an informal level, where teachers often answer students’ questions posted on homework forums etc.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  508. 23-04-12: Student tutors

    Hartford local paper, The Courant, reports a story where students are engaging in peer-tutoring schemes. Enabling a student to be able to look through and ‘mark’ their own work is a fantastic way of teaching a student how to help themselves.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  509. 18-04-12: Fewer places, more competition

    According to the BBC Education website (29/03/2012), most universities in England are going to have fewer places to offer students this year, as the funding changes in higher education are implemented.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  510. 16-04-12: Who needs a tutor?

    Parents usually tend to look for tutoring options after parents evenings or an alarming school report and, something I’ve noticed particularly in the last month, during a panicky run up to the exam. However, tutoring benefits all students, even those who are not struggling in school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  511. 11-04-12: Stall in Literacy Progress says Ofsted

    Sir Michael Wilshaw, the chief schools inspector at Ofsted, has warned that England is being overtaken by other nations because the progress on literacy has stalled.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  512. 09-04-12: Why is Computer Science teaching going backwards?

    In The Guardian Education supplement on Saturday 31st March 2012, John Naughton asks why schools are teaching students how to use Microsoft Word instead of how to code, claiming that in doing so the children are being taught about things past rather than the future.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  513. 09-04-12: Tutoring Programme ‘The Best Kept Secret in Cambridge’

    A voluntary tutoring programme in Cambridge Massachusetts has been running for over 50 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  514. 04-04-12: Michael Gove Discourages GCSEs Before 16

    The education secretary, Michael Gove, has warned against pupils taking GCSE exams early.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  515. 02-04-12: Millions Wasted on Tuition Providers

    An organisation in Milwaukee, Common Ground, has released a report claiming that there is too little regulation for providers of private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  516. 28-03-12: New York Commits to Tutoring Funding

    In a last minute turnaround, 3,500 New York City school students won’t lose funding for private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  517. 26-03-12: Online Tuition Software can Read Emotions

    We may be about to enter a new era of online tuition as software has been developed which uses students’ body language and facial expressions.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  518. 21-03-12: Exam Boards Ordered to Make GCSEs Harder

    Ofqual have ordered examining boards to toughen up GCSEs for four key subjects.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  519. 19-03-12: Private Tutoring Harms Social Mobility

    Private tuition could be widening the gap between the rich and the poor, and hindering social mobility.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  520. 14-03-12: Parents Warned to Teach Children about Adult Supervision

    Parents have been warned about the need to teach their children about the risk from inappropriate adult contact.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  521. 12-03-12: English Maths Teaching Needs Reform

    England should follow the example set by Scotland and Hong Kong when it comes to teaching maths.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  522. 08-03-12: The Recession and Tuition

    We were asked recently by the guardian about how the recession has affected the number of graduate and undergraduate students applying to be tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  523. 07-03-12: MIT to Roll out Online Courses

    MIT has announced that it will deliver a course online for the first time.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  524. 05-03-12: New York Requests Tuition Waiver

    The state of New York has filed an application to have a waiver from the most restrictive elements of the ‘No Child Left Behind’ scheme.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  525. 29-02-12: Academies Too Reliant on GCSE Equivalents

    The government is to dramatically reduce the number of vocational qualifications that can be counted as GCSE equivalents.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  526. 27-02-12: Tuition Survey Suggests that Self-Esteem is a Key Factor

    A survey of private tuition in Australia appears to dispel a number of myths about when and why students hire a tutor...

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  527. 22-02-12: Admissions Experts and Peer Tutors Merge

    A national network of admissions experts in the US has bought a peer-tutoring company.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  528. 20-02-12: Facebook Generation Creates £8 billion Demand for Online Tuition

    The number of students in the UK receiving tutoring online is quickly increasing.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  529. 15-02-12: The Cut-Throat World of Finding a Private Tutor

    January is the peak season for private tutors reads an article on the Telegraph’s website.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  530. 13-02-12: A Shy ‘Super Tutor’

    An article in the Telegraph recently interviewed a tutor trying to shy away from the brand of ‘super tutor’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  531. 08-02-12: Tougher Teaching Sanctions to go ahead from September

    Michael Gove has confirmed that proposed plans to make it easier for schools to dismiss poor performing teachers will go ahead from September this year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  532. 06-02-12: Tuition Provider Seeks a More ‘Rounded’ Education System

    The founder of a tuition agency has claimed that school education has declined dramatically in the last 20 years.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  533. 02-02-12: Tutors Angry at Lack of Students

    Many tutors in the US are frustrated at some districts’ new tougher rules to prevent the fraud which has tainted the ‘No Child Left Behind Scheme’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  534. 30-01-12: Cuts to Support for Foreign Language Students

    The government has recently proposed to reduce the support available to students who do not speak English as a first language.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  535. 25-01-12: Examiners Apologise, but Deny Need for Change

    Examiners have apologised for comments suggesting that exam boards give teachers unfair advice,

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  536. 23-01-12: High School Students Become Tutors to help Kids and Themselves

    Students at Bismark High School are being given the opportunity to tutor Junior School students to earn the volunteer hours that they need.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  537. 20-01-12: Oxford University sent rejection letter by applicant

    Oxbridge interviews are in the spotlight this week, as Cambridge University allows a journalist full access to their decision making process, and Oxford University receives rejection letter from an applicant.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  538. 18-01-12: National Curriculum Overhaul Delayed Until 2014

    The planned overhaul of the national curriculum is to be delayed until 2014.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  539. 16-01-12: Gove: Foreign Languages for Five Year Olds

    Michael Gove has said that students in the UK should learn a foreign language from the age of 5.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  540. 13-01-12: Councils fight to raise primary school class sizes

    In 1998, Labour limited class sizes for 5-7 year olds to 30 pupils, but some overstretched councils in london recently circulated a document which asks for this limit to be raised to up to 32 children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  541. 11-01-12: Students Should Study Maths for Longer

    The education secretary, Michael Gove, has said that students in England should study Maths up to the age of 18.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  542. 09-01-12: Student Trains as Tutor to Reciprocate the Help she was Given

    A lovely story about a family who had fallen upon hard times was published on the Boston.com website this week

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  543. 04-01-12: Students In GCSE Fiasco Get Resit Results

    Students who received lower English grades than expected this summer have now received their retake results. Over a third of the students achieved one grade higher than in their summer exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  544. 04-01-12: Tuition Website’s New Approach to Teaching

    The New York Times has reported on the rise of an educational resource called Khan Academy.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  545. 02-01-12: Five Points to Find a Great Tutor

    Eileen Huntingdon says that she thinks there are 5 important criteria that a parent must consider when searching for the best tutor

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  546. 28-12-11: Tutor Trainer Follows Own Advice

    The owner of a tuition agency in the US says she has had a revelation about the way to train her tutors to teach.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  547. 26-12-11: ‘Satisfactory’ Schools must Improve Within Six Years

    A report by the Royal Society of Arts recently called for schools labelled satisfactory for longer than six years should be pushed to improve.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  548. 23-12-11: Exam board corruption exposed

    This week the school examination system came under increasing amount of fire as the full extent of corruption and flaws in the system were exposed. It has been revealed that exam boards had run sessions for teachers charged at £230 a day, which provided details of which questions to expect on exam papers and the exact wording students should use when answering.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  549. 21-12-11: No Change in Drop of University Applications

    Following last month’s announcement by UCAS that there had been a significant drop in applications compared to the same time last year

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  550. 19-12-11: Private Tuition Failing in South Dakota

    Officials in South Dakota are looking to end the requirement to spend significant amounts of public money on private tuition for students from low-income families.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  551. 16-12-11: Schools prefer older films for educational purposes

    A recent survey by FilmClub, a media education charity, has revealed that older and more traditional films are favourites in UK classrooms. The survey revealed that Bugsy Malone, the 1970s gangster film with child actors is the most popular film to be shown in schools. In primary schools, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland made in the 1950s was still the most popular choice today.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  552. 14-12-11: Convicted Sex Offender Starts Tuition Business

    A convicted sex offender has started a tutoring business in Colorado.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  553. 12-12-11: Dyslexia Tutor Trains to Help Students like Her Son

    A lady in the Wisconsin State Journal writes about her motivations and experience in tutoring dyslexic students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  554. 07-12-11: Private Schools Feel the Economic Squeeze

    Private schools are increasing their fees cutting costs as the economic climate affects fee-paying schools’ ability to compete with free schools in their area.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  555. 05-12-11: Successful Tutoring Programme in Winter Haven

    A church group in Winter Haven in the US has taken it upon themselves to try and pick up the educational slack in their local area.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  556. 30-11-11: SQA: Maths and English Skills Need Improving

    The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have recently raised concerns regarding basic skills in English and Maths.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  557. 28-11-11: A New Breed of ‘Super Tutor’

    A report on the Independent’s website recently highlighted the trend for ‘super tutors’ in the UK

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  558. 23-11-11: Stories of Corruption among US Tuition Agencies

    Another reporter in Houston has called the ‘No Child Left Behind’ scheme into question.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  559. 21-11-11: Tutors in Australia Want to Work More Closely with Schools

    A tuition organisation in Australia has complained that there is too little regulation of tutoring.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  560. 16-11-11: Significant Drop in University Applications

    UCAS have announced that 12% of UK students have chosen not to apply to university compared to last year’s figures.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  561. 14-11-11: Charitable Tutoring Scheme in Manchester Awarded Grant

    A tutoring scheme in Manchester has won funding to pilot providing private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  562. 11-11-11: Tuition fees protesters frightened off by 'total policing'

    Critics of the police response have argued that the met’s ‘total policing’ tactics criminalise what is a valid and legal protest, and frighten people with legitimate views away.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  563. 09-11-11: Parent has Mixed Feelings About Private Tuition

    A parent in New York recently wrote an article in the New York Times about private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  564. 07-11-11: New Ofsted Chief Demands Tougher Systems for Ineffective Teachers

    The newly appointed chief inspector of schools has vowed to deal with ineffective teachers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  565. 04-11-11: Teenagers bring high court challenge to tuition fees

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  566. 02-11-11: Fines for Careless Exam Boards

    The government has announced that any exam boards publishing exams containing mistakes will be liable to significant fines.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  567. 31-10-11: Comparing Face-to-Face and Online Tuition

    A recent article on the Mindshift website asks whether online tuition can be compared to face-to-face tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  568. 28-10-11: Literacy and the Broken Society

    A couple of years ago the Public accounts committee produced a report stating that the government's target of 95% adult literacy was wildly optimistic if our education system continued to decline.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  569. 26-10-11: Private School Attacks Tuition Agency

    A school in New York has accused a tuition agency of using scare tactics and inappropriate marketing.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  570. 24-10-11: More Than Half of Ohio’s Tutors are Ineffective

    A recent report in the Columbus Dispatch stated that more than half of the private tutors contracted by the government are performing below the level expected.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  571. 21-10-11: UCL Study shows IQ changes during teenage years

    A new study published this week suggests that IQ scores can change considerably throughout adolescence, challenging earlier beliefs that a person’s IQ was fixed from childhood.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  572. 19-10-11: Ofqual Critical of English Literature A Levels

    The exam watchdog Ofqual has criticised A Level English Literature exams in the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  573. 17-10-11: Japanese Government Use Tutors to Improve Standards

    The Japanese government are investing in large tutoring projects throughout the country.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  574. 14-10-11: Scrapping EMA blamed for drop in student numbers

    A report this week suggested that half of England’s further education colleges have seen a significant decline in students, a drop they say is due to the removal of the Education Maintenance allowance (EMA).

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  575. 12-10-11: Rise in Foreign Student Numbers in UK Universities

    In the last five years there has been a dramatic rise in the number of overseas students studying in the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  576. 10-10-11: Alternative to Private Tuition Introduced in Falmouth

    A new system to help students learn maths is being introduced in the Falmouth area.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  577. 07-10-11: UK falls behind global higher education as cuts deepen

    Statistics published by the Times Higher Education magazine this week show that the gap between the UK’s top universities and the rest of the world’s campuses is widening.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  578. 05-10-11: Tuition Centre Complains About Lack of Regulation

    Every Thursday primary school student John McDonald travels to a tuition centre in Lisburn for 80 minutes of lessons to help him with his entry exams for grammar schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  579. 03-10-11: Hong Kong Tutoring, but Not as We Know It

    The Slate website recently interviewed Richard Eng and Kelly Mok, two of Hong Kong’s ‘celebrity’ tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  580. 30-09-11: Tens of thousands of Seven year olds struggle with basic skills

    Official figures published this week suggest that tens of thousands of seven-year-old children are failing to meet basic standards of literacy and numeracy

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  581. 28-09-11: Successful Peer Tutoring in Fife

    A trial peer tutoring scheme in Fife has been found to be very effective for both the students and tutors involved.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  582. 26-09-11: More Reaction to the Sutton Trust Tuition Survey

    In the Mail Online website this week, there was another reaction to the Sutton Trust report on the prevalence of home tuition in the UK

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  583. 23-09-11: Parents call for corporal punishment in schools

    Over half of parents questioned in a survey carried out by the Times Education Supplement said that they would like to see a return to corporal punishment in order to restore order in schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  584. 21-09-11: A Level Results for Remarkable Students

    The BBC have published some uplifting stories about students receiving their A Level results

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  585. 19-09-11: Advice On What To Do If You Didn’t Get The GCSE Results You Wanted

    Advice to 16 year olds on what to do if the recently released GCSE results left them in limbo about what to do this year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  586. 14-09-11: Confessions of a Private Tutor

    How an Arts tutor in London sees the tuition industry.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  587. 12-09-11: Widening Gender Gap in GCSE Results

    The recent GCSE results reveal that the gap between girls and boys has grown.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  588. 07-09-11: A Level Pass Increase, but No University Place for Many

    The pass rate for A Levels has risen for the 29th year in a row.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  589. 05-09-11: Speedy Growth for New Online Tuition Site

    A website specialising in online tuition has been commended for the speed at which it’s growing.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  590. 02-09-11: Girls out perform boys in every subject at GCSE

    This summer GCSE results showed that the gap between boys and girls is at an all time high, with girls out performing boys in every subject

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  591. 31-08-11: Student Debt to be Double for Those Starting University in 2012

    For a student beginning university in 2012, the average debt by the end of their education will be £53,000.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  592. 29-08-11: Private Tuition to Get Ahead, not just Catch Up

    An increasing proportion of students receiving extra tuition do so to gain an advantage over their peers, rather than because they are struggling.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  593. 24-08-11: New Mathematics Curriculum and Better Mathematics Teachers Needed

    A new report on Mathematics education has pointed towards making the subject compulsory for all students until age 18...

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  594. 22-08-11: Local Charity Trains Volunteer Tutors

    An organisation called Literacy Volunteers has begun training tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  595. 17-08-11: Primary School Students Improving in the ‘Three Rs’

    There has been an increase in the number of 11 year olds achieving the required standards in reading, writing and maths.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  596. 15-08-11: Middle School Ordered to Provide Private Tuition

    A parent has complained that her son wasn’t learning quickly enough because of the number of special needs students in his class.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  597. 12-08-11: Student debt will rise to £60,000

    According to an independent survey conducted by the student guide PUSH, students who begin their university courses next year are likely to graduate with nearly £60,000 in debt.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  598. 10-08-11: 12 Year Old Australian Student Wants to Learn Without a Tutor

    Parents need to stop pressurising their children when it comes to schoolwork, and not jump to hire a tutor.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  599. 08-08-11: Private Tuition Agency to Operate from State Schools

    Five state funded secondary schools in England have created controversy by allowing a private tuition agency to use the school’s premises

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  600. 05-08-11: Shame on scheme to encourage poor students to sell out

    It was revealed this week that middle-ranking universities may offer cash incentives to entice students with the highest grades to forego the experience of a top ranking university.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  601. 03-08-11: Changes to Primary Schools’ SAT Tests

    The Government has announced that there will be changes to the widely criticised SATs tests taken by 11 year old primary school students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  602. 01-08-11: American School Launches Online Mandarin Tuition Programme

    The Chinese Language School in Connecticut has launched an online tuition service called iVuChinese.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  603. 27-07-11: New Proposal to Provide Extra Tuition for Oxbridge Aspiring State School Students

    The private sector should be paid to get state school students into Oxford and Cambridge

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  604. 25-07-11: Teachers Give Opinions on When and How to Find a Private Tutor

    A recent article published by the GateHouse News Service has interviewed two tutors regarding how a parent can decide when their child might benefit from a private tutor.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  605. 20-07-11: Successful 23 Year Tutoring Programme

    A teacher in Florida started tutoring students 7 years into her career, and now, 23 years later, she has her own successful tuition company.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  606. 18-07-11: Local Man Recognised for Tutoring Programme

    The head of a tutoring organisation has been recognised as one of the most influential people in his community.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  607. 13-07-11: Australia Seeks Tighter Tuition Controls

    An organisation in Australia is attempting to encourage the government place greater controls on those who become tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  608. 11-07-11: The End of Korean Saturday Classes Means an Increase in Private Tuition

    The Government in South Korea has announced plans to scrap Saturday classes in its schools from 2012.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  609. 06-07-11: 80% of Australian Students ask for an HSC Tutor

    More Australian students than ever are turning to a private tutor to help them with their HSC.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  610. 04-07-11: New Online Tuition Website in the Middle East

    A new Arab online tuition website has been launched hoping to serve over 9 million students in the Middle East and North Africa regions.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  611. 29-06-11: New One-to-one Tutoring Centre in Florida

    A new tutoring centre has opened in Florida which, unlike many after school learning centres, provides only one-to-one tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  612. 27-06-11: Half of New York’s Private School Students are Tutored

    A recent article in the New York Times has reported on the state of extra tuition among students attending private schools in the New York area.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  613. 22-06-11: Mistakes on Exams for Thousands of AS Level Students

    Tens of thousands of students have sat exam papers this summer which contained mistakes.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  614. 20-06-11: Paltrow and Martin Look to Hire a Tutor from the Pool of ‘Super Tutors’

    Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have just advertised for a tutor whose salary would be over £60,000 a year

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  615. 15-06-11: Students in Aberdeen Complete Tutoring Course

    82 students attending university in the Aberdeen area have successfully completed the BP tutoring scheme.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  616. 13-06-11: Shock Report on Tuition in the UAE

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  617. 08-06-11: The Thriving Private Tuition Market in Hong Kong

    The market for private tuition in Hong Kong is bigger than ever

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  618. 06-06-11: 21 Year-long Tutoring Programme Set to Close

    A tutoring programme in Coshocton is facing closure after having its funding slashed

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  619. 03-06-11: Oxbridge Academics call for Willetts no-confidence vote

    The staff at the universities have expressed ongoing concerns that the plans are ill-conceived

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  620. 01-06-11: New Guidelines to Deal with Poor Performing Teachers

    The government has laid out plans to implement a new system to monitor and react to the performance of school teachers in the UK

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  621. 30-05-11: Tutors in Wales Receive Tuition Awards

    Tutors in Wales have received recognition of their achievements over the last year, by being given prestigious awards.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  622. 25-05-11: Maths and English Lessons for Everyone Until 19

    The government has announced that students not achieving a C grade in their Maths or English GCSE, will be given the chance to continue to study whichever subject they didn’t achieve a C in.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  623. 23-05-11: Tuition not Miracles: A Student’s Perspective

    A student in America has recently given her perspective on using a private tutor.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  624. 18-05-11: Teaching Union Attacks Government Teaching Plans

    A teaching union has claimed that the government is encouraging schools to use unqualified support staff to teach lessons, and that this is a form of abuse.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  625. 16-05-11: Two Approaches to Private Tuition and Childhood

    An interesting report in the Los Angeles Times recently has again asked the question about the best way to bring up one’s children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  626. 11-05-11: Grant of $100,000 for Private Tuition

    The Knox County school system in the US has just been awarded a grant of $100,000 for private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  627. 09-05-11: Unique Tutoring Service in Washington with a Literary Focus

    Tutoring service produces book with help from students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  628. 04-05-11: Vietnam is Trying to Regulate Private Tuition

    The Vietnam government has recently released new regulations regarding private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  629. 02-05-11: Mixed Feelings about Online Maths Tuition

    Online Maths tuition appears to be a success in schools in the UK, but not everyone seems to agree that it’s the best thing for students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  630. 27-04-11: London Met Cuts Courses in Light of Tuition Fees

    London Metropolitan University has announced that it will dramatically cut the number of courses it offers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  631. 25-04-11: Interactive Tutor can Teach Students How to Learn

    A study this week showed that students don’t use help offered to them in the correct way when they are struggling with a subject.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  632. 20-04-11: Report on Finding an Effective Tutor

    An article published recently on a news network website lauds the benefits of having a private tutor

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  633. 18-04-11: Universities Should Consider Their Graduates’ ‘Employability’

    The business secretary, Vince Cable, told universities this week that they shouldn’t underestimate their consumers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  634. 15-04-11: 'Prizewinning student rejected from Cambridge' - would a tutor make the difference?

    This week student Isabella Borshoff wrote an article outlining her thoughts on being rejected from Cambridge University.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  635. 13-04-11: Oxbridge Miss State School Student Targets

    Oxford and Cambridge Universities have failed to meet targets for the number of state school students they accept.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  636. 11-04-11: South Korean Government to Regulate Private Tuition

    The South Korean government has announced that it intends to target ‘cram schools’ to reduce the county’s reliance on private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  637. 08-04-11: When Students Bully Teachers

    Teachers at Darwen Vale comprehensive school in Lancashire have threatened strike action after behavious from pupils has left many staff members feeling intimidated and undermined.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  638. 06-04-11: Cambridge to Charge Maximum Tuition Fees

    Cambridge University has announced that it will charge the maximum amount allowable for tuition fees: £9,000 a year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  639. 04-04-11: Autistic 12 Year Old Tutors University Students

    A 12 year old boy in Indianapolis tutors other students in Maths and Physics at his university.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  640. 30-03-11: Tuition Fees Will Lead to £80,000 Repayments

    Calculations show that students could end up paying back over double the original cost of their student loan.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  641. 28-03-11: Reading Tuition a Success According to MPs

    Two MPs in Milton Keynes have praised a reading initiative in one of the local Schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  642. 23-03-11: New Standards for School Teachers

    Michael Gove has announced that new standards are to be introduced to assess and monitor the standard of teachers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  643. 21-03-11: Ten Year Old on Course for His Maths A Level

    A 10 year old in Leigh has achieved an A in the first part of his Maths A level.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  644. 16-03-11: Academics Critical Over Tuition Fee Information

    Hundreds of Oxbridge academics have written to the government to express their concerns over the recent changes to university funding in the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  645. 14-03-11: Small Tutoring Programme in Napa Valley

    A volunteer tutoring programme in California is helping the local students, and bringing them closer together.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  646. 09-03-11: Ofqual Head Wants More Electronic Exams

    The head of qualification standards (Ofqual) in the UK has said that the current reliance on pen and paper examinations cannot continue.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  647. 07-03-11: Parent Teacher Association Funds Private Tutors

    A school in Rutherford County has managed to hire three tutors to help their students after a donation of $2,000 from the Parent-Teacher Organisation.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  648. 04-03-11: Oxbridge outcry over university funding

    Oxford and Cambridge have this week expressed serious concerns over the way in which universities will be funded.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  649. 02-03-11: New Government Reading Test Described as ‘Bonkers’

    The government have been criticised over the introduction of a new reading test for six year olds which includes ‘non-words’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  650. 28-02-11: Proof of Tuition Success in Los Angeles

    A recent study in San Francisco has shown that private tuition can have a significant impact on students’ academic achievement.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  651. 25-02-11: Former QCA Director brands exams 'dumbed-down and corrupt'

    A former government education advisor has described the exam system as “diseased and corrupt”

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  652. 23-02-11: The Royal Society Calls for More Science Graduates

    The Royal Society of Scientists is calling for a Baccalaureate style qualification to be introduced instead of A levels

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  653. 21-02-11: Successful Peer Tutoring in Woodinville

    A pilot tutoring programme at Woodinville High School has received great support from those involved, and has been given a grant from the local rotary club.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  654. 16-02-11: Overhaul of Child Protection Scheme

    More news has emerged regarding the changes to the Criminal Vetting a Barring Scheme (VBS).

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  655. 14-02-11: Hollywood Star Hires Tutor

    Actor Mark Wahlberg has said that he wants to work with a tutor to try and get the High School Diploma.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  656. 09-02-11: Cambridge University Might Scrap its One-to-one Tutorials

    Cambridge University has announced that it might significantly reduce the number of one-to-one tutorials that students can attend.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  657. 07-02-11: Online Tuition Company Receives a ‘Fail’

    A company called the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued an ‘F’ rating this week to an online tuition website.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  658. 02-02-11: Tutor and Students’ Work Nominated for a Grammy

    A tutor in Epsom has been nominated for a Grammy Award after creating artwork for the Pixes’ Minotaur Deluxe Edition boxed set.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  659. 31-01-11: New York Pledges $10 Million to Tuition Programme

    The mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, has recently announced that the city is to get $10 million of investment to tutor schoolchildren.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  660. 28-01-11: The benefits of one to one tuition

    Cambridge university announced plans to scale back one to one tutorials

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  661. 26-01-11: A Level Exams Could be Taken at a Different Time of the Year

    The government is considering changing the timing of the A level exams so that pupils can apply to university having already obtained their final grades.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  662. 24-01-11: UAE Ban on Private Tuition

    Lawyers and education officials in Dubai have said that private tuition is illegal in their country.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  663. 19-01-11: ‘No Contact’ Guidelines for Music Tutors

    The education secretary, Michael Gove has criticised the Musicians’ Union for advising teachers to avoid any physical contact with students during lessons.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  664. 17-01-11: Tutorial Agency Stealing from its Students

    A Liberal Democrat candidate for parliament is allegedly responsible for taking a number of unauthorised payments from credit cards.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  665. 12-01-11: Survey Shows Massive Benefits of Private Tuition

    A recent survey of private tutors in the US shows that the majority of students improve by at least one grade with as little as 10 hours of tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  666. 10-01-11: Increased 11+ Tuition for Young Students

    More children than ever are receiving private tuition to win a place at grammar schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  667. 05-01-11: Simon Hughes Responsible for Explaining Tuition Fees Policy

    Simon Hughes has recently been appointed as an advocate for higher education

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  668. 03-01-11: English Schoolteacher to be Tutor for Qatar Royal Family

    A schoolteacher is going to Qatar to be a private tutor for the Qatar Royal Family.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  669. 29-12-10: Controversial SATS Tests Show Improvement in Standards

    The results of primary school tests in Maths and English have recently been released.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  670. 27-12-10: Tutoring Programme in Lynn Uses a Variety of Tutors

    How tutors from different walks of life, and different backgrounds, are using unique experiences to help the students they tutor.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  671. 22-12-10: Tutor from Haverford College Wins Scholarship to Oxford University

    A tutor at the A Better Chance House (ABC) in Ardmore has become the 20th person to attend Haverford College and become a Rhodes Scholar.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  672. 20-12-10: Unveiling the Oxford Admissions Process – A Tutor’s-Eye-View

    For the first time we will be given an insight into Oxford University’s admissions process, as videos are being published

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  673. 15-12-10: Severe Cuts for Sixth Forms

    Recent announcements by the government have confirmed that funding for Sixth Forms in the UK is to be significantly cut

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  674. 13-12-10: Tutoring Programme Starts in Fast-food Restaurant

    One of the most bizarre tutoring programmes has started in Bowie in the USA.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  675. 08-12-10: Successful University Tutoring Programme in East Carolina

    A student created tutoring scheme in East Carolina University is finding that there is an ever increasing demand for the services they offer.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  676. 06-12-10: Form Tutor Reproached for Poor Spelling and Grammar

    A form tutor at Gleed Girls’ Technology College in Spalding has recently been criticised for poor spelling and grammar.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  677. 01-12-10: Online Tuition Competes with the ‘Big Society’

    In a recent report on the Economist website, we’re told how, despite the current government obsession with the ‘big society’, online tuition from the other side of the world is becoming increasingly popular.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  678. 29-11-10: Tutoring Programme Receives Official Recognition

    A tutoring programme in the US has received recognition by being awarded the level 1 International Tutor Program Certification (ITPC) by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  679. 24-11-10: Controversial Tutoring Method for the SATs

    A tutor in the US has claimed that the SAT test is generally prepared for in the wrong way by the majority of students taking it.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  680. 22-11-10: Tutoring Programme Receives Grant to Help More Students

    A tutoring programme called ‘College Track’ has recently been awarded a grant of $1 million.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  681. 17-11-10: Arabic Increasingly Popular to be Tutored

    The Academic Resource Center (ARC), at Tufts University has recently announced that, per person studying it, Arabic has become the most popular subject to be tutored.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  682. 15-11-10: The New Type of Tutor – a Homework Helper

    There is a new phenomenon in the world of private tuition, that of a ‘homework helper’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  683. 10-11-10: US Military Tutoring Program Launched

    Recently the US Department of Defense have announced that all US military forces and their families will be able to use a online tutoring program

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  684. 08-11-10: Thriving Peer Tutoring Business in Texas

    Two students in Texas are finding that their student-run tutoring business is succeeding and growing

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  685. 03-11-10: Scottish University Students Should Pay Tuition Fees

    Students at Scottish universities should have to pay a contribution to their tuition fees according to ‘Universities Scotland’

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  686. 01-11-10: Tutoring Program Thriving in the Rockies

    In a report on the Rocky Mountain Collegian website, two tutors explain how they have set up a one-to-one tuition program in the US

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  687. 27-10-10: Cash for A-level Students who Fail an Exam

    A school in Lancashire has recently said that it will pay £5,000 to any student who fails an A-level exam.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  688. 25-10-10: Universities Given the Option to Charge Unlimited Tuition Fees

    Universities should be allowed to charge unlimited fees following Lord Browne’s anxiously anticipated report on tuition fees.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  689. 20-10-10: Tutors use the Laubach Teaching Method to Change Lives in Suffolk

    In a report on the Suffolk News Herald, literacy tutors in the area have been praised for the help given to members of the local community, and the impact the tutors have on people’s lives.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  690. 18-10-10: Tutors are More Effective when the Time is Right for the Student

    In a report on the North Shore News website, Kathy Lynn has given her opinion on when a student should be offered a private tutor.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  691. 13-10-10: Academies Want New Buildings and Vocational Qualifications

    The Independent Academies Association (IAA) have called for the government to quickly draw up plans for a new school rebuilding program

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  692. 11-10-10: Stoke Tuition Project Surviving Despite Funding Cuts

    A Saturday school in Stoke-on-Trent is continuing to flourish despite its funding being cut over four years ago.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  693. 06-10-10: Top A-level Candidates Left with No University Place

    Head-teachers of private schools have expressed concern that some very bright students are at risk when applying to university if they drop a grade in their A-levels.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  694. 04-10-10: The NUS Calls to Stop Tuition Fee Increase

    The National Union of Students (NUS) has called for the government to rule out suggestions that university tuition fees could be increased to £10,000 per year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  695. 29-09-10: Online Tutoring Program Intensifies in South Africa

    South Africa has stepped up a online tuition program as Matric students struggle to cope with their Maths exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  696. 27-09-10: Trainee Teacher Plans Poorly Thought Out

    It’s been reported that the UK may face an even greater shortage of Maths and Science teachers if Michael Gove’s recent plans to shake up teacher training go ahead.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  697. 22-09-10: After-school Tutoring for Students in Blaine

    An afterschool club: The Blaine Boys & Girls Club, based in Blaine in the US, have begun a scheme offering private tuition...

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  698. 20-09-10: Tutors in India Tutoring Online in a UK Classroom

    Yet another online tutoring resource has been launched to help UK school students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  699. 15-09-10: Becoming a Private Tutor May Be Easier than You Think

    In a report on the Mirror’s website, a private tutor explains how he’s recently begun tutoring students in East Yorkshire with great success.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  700. 13-09-10: New Tutoring Program for the Indian Institute of Technology

    It is common for senior students to tutor their junior counterparts in the US, but in India the launch of a new program at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is hoped to show that it can also be done elsewhere.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  701. 08-09-10: Another Record Year for GCSE Exams

    GCSE pass rates, and numbers of A/A*s have risen again this year, for the 23rd year in a row.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  702. 06-09-10: Rise in A-level Grades, but Tougher Than Ever to Get a University Place

    The grades achieved by A-level students have risen for the 28th year in a row.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  703. 01-09-10: Increasing Trend of Private Tuition in the UAE

    Private tuition is becoming commonplace in the United Arab Emirates, despite it being banned in the country, according to a report on a UAE news website.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  704. 30-08-10: Examining the Booming Private Tuition Industry During the Recession

    In a recent article in the New York Times, the state of the private tuition industry was examined.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  705. 25-08-10: University Places Through Clearing Might Not be an Option for Many Students this Summer

    A recent survey has suggested that there are likely to be far fewer university places available through clearing this year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  706. 23-08-10: State Schools Registering for the IGCSE

    e BBC’s website has recently confirmed that a handful of state schools will offer International GCSEs (IGCSEs) for the coming academic year.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  707. 18-08-10: Concern about Private Tuition Program in the US

    Schools in Texas are questioning the effectiveness of the mandatory private tuition that their students receive.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  708. 16-08-10: Competitive Parents in Singapore Seek Tutors at an Early Stage

    A recent article on Google news has told of the pressure on students in Singapore even before they enter primary school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  709. 11-08-10: New Online Tuition App for Mobile Devices

    A leading provider of online tutoring, tutor.com, recently launched an app for the Apple store, described as ‘the first of its kind’.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  710. 09-08-10: Government’s A-level Reforms Could Mean a Drop in Students Taking Mathematics

    Another organisation has recently criticised Michael Gove’s plans to change the A-level system.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  711. 04-08-10: Success for Oklahoma Tutoring Program

    Tetyana Malysheva moved to the United States with her husband, and quickly realised that talking with native English Speakers was much more difficult than she expected.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  712. 02-08-10: Cambridge University Worried by Government’s A-level Plans

    Cambridge University’s admissions manager, Geoff Parks, has written to the education secretary, Michael Gove, expressing concerns regarding the recent announcement about A-level reforms.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  713. 28-07-10: Cable’s Tuition Fee Reform Rejected by the Conservatives

    It’s believed that the coalition government will shortly reject Vince Cable’s suggestion to impose a graduate tax, as an alternative to raising university tuition fees.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  714. 26-07-10: School Tutoring Program in Houston Needs More Tutors

    An organisation in Houston, HISD (Houston Independent School District), has recently launched a program to recruit tutors

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  715. 21-07-10: Bad Teachers Not Necessarily Bad for Students Say Ofsted

    The chairman of Ofsted, Zenna Atkins, has recently said that bad teachers are not necessarily bad for pupils.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  716. 19-07-10: Tutoring Program in Winnipeg for Eritrean Students

    A small tutoring program in Winnipeg has just completed its first year, and is reporting successful results.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  717. 14-07-10: Bea’s Kids Offer English Tutors for the Hispanic Community

    A Tutoring scheme in Dallas has recently reported that it offers after school tutoring to over 1,000 students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  718. 12-07-10: Gove Announces A-level Reform

    The education secretary, Michael Gove, has announced that he wants to reform the current A-level system to better prepare students for university.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  719. 07-07-10: Tutoring Service Makes Use of Facebook

    A new tutoring service is taking advantage of social networking to match tutors and students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  720. 05-07-10: Tuition Fees Could Dramatically Affect University Applications

    In a recent report by the Sutton Trust it’s estimated that a sharp rise in tuition fees would lead to a dramatic fall in the number of young people applying to university.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  721. 30-06-10: Private Tuition on the Rise According to Recent Survey

    A recent report by the Sutton trust shows that the number of children receiving private tuition is at an all time high.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  722. 28-06-10: Ofsted Report Asks for Better Monitoring of Home Education

    Ofsted have issued a report highlighting the difficulties involved due to not knowing which children in the UK are home educated.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  723. 23-06-10: The Worrying State of Home Tutoring in Saudi Arabia

    A recent report on the Arab News website tells of how much a private tutor can make in general, but particularly in the run up to exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  724. 21-06-10: Weaker Universities Should be Closed According to the CBI

    The CBI has advised that weaker universities should be cut, so as not to hinder better institutions.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  725. 16-06-10: IGCSEs to Replace the Current GCSE System, and the End of the Diploma

    The new coalition government has announced that, for the first time, state schools will be allowed to offer the international qualifications IGCSEs

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  726. 14-06-10: Tutor Conviction Highlights the Importance of Child Safety Practice

    A recent court case in South East London has highlighted the dangers of home tuition if not properly monitored.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  727. 09-06-10: Sir Menzies Campbell Opposes any Increase in University Tuition fees

    Sir Menzies Campbell has said that he’s likely to vote against any proposed rise in university tuition fees.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  728. 07-06-10: The Qualifications and Curriculum Agency to be Scrapped by the New Government

    The new government has confirmed that they are to scrap the Qualifications and Curriculum Agency, the QCDA.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  729. 02-06-10: Students Taught to Sing to Remember Their Historical Heritage

    A National campaign called ‘Sing Up’ has been launched to try and help students (and anyone else!) to learn and remember more about the history of Britain.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  730. 31-05-10: The Government Announces Cuts for Tutoring Scheme

    The future of the departing Labour Government’s tuition policy is in doubt after the new Tory Lib-Dem coalition government announced spending cuts last week.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  731. 26-05-10: Secondary Schools Should Learn Maths Lessons from Primary Schools

    Secondary schools throughout the UK can learn from primary schools in Wales about how to develop numeracy skills according to inspection body Estyn.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  732. 24-05-10: Russell Group Calls for Rise in Tuition Fees

    The Russell Group, which represents 20 of the UK’s top universities, has called for an increase in tuition fees for university students.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  733. 19-05-10: Successful Peer Tutoring Program Stops due to Funding

    A peer tutoring program in the U.S. is set to discontinue due to lack of funding.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  734. 17-05-10: ‘Exam Doctor’ Gives Advice to GCSE and A-level Students

    In a recent article on the BBC’s website, Mr. George Turnbull gives advice for students currently preparing for their GCSE and A-level exams.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  735. 12-05-10: Private Tutoring Companies Filling the Gaps in the School System

    In the US many private tutoring agencies are cashing in on the budget cuts which are pinching the school system.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  736. 10-05-10: Private Tutors to Help Foster Children in Atlanta

    In Atlanta teachers are being hired to specifically tutor foster Children, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  737. 05-05-10: Private Tuition Helping or Hindering Australian Students?

    In a report on the Sydney Morning Herald’s website private tutors are asking for more recognition as part of the school system in light of the increased demand for tuition for the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program literacy and numeracy) tests.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  738. 03-05-10: Volcanic Ash Causes Exam Chaos

    Exam timetables could be rearranged due to the effect on students and staff as a result of the volcanic ash cloud above the UK recently.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  739. 28-04-10: Oxford and Cambridge Increase Their Numbers of State School Students

    In a recent report on the BBC website, figures show that the number of state school pupils achieving university places at Oxbridge has increased, but is still below targets.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  740. 26-04-10: New Security Regulations Widely Criticised by Private Tutors

    The new ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) regulations regarding registration for a background check have been criticised in a survey of private tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  741. 21-04-10: Attack on Tory Plans to Ask Students to Choose Between Vocation and A-levels

    A proposed plan by the Conservatives to introduce vocational schools for 14 year olds has been attacked by teachers in the UK, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  742. 19-04-10: One-to-one Tuition Policy Dropped

    The Government have been forced to temper their commitment to one-to-one tuition in an attempt to push through education before parliament dissolves in preparation for the general election.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  743. 14-04-10: A-level Students Face a Battle to Reach University

    This summer A-level students will find it harder than ever to secure a university place.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  744. 12-04-10: Teachers Call for a Cut in Class Sizes

    Teachers across England have said that cutting class sizes in schools should be a top priority for whoever is in government.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  745. 07-04-10: College Student Starts GED Tutoring Service

    A student in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania began a service offering GED (General Education Diploma) tuition, originally to get her Girl Scout Gold Award.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  746. 05-04-10: Varsity Tutors are Finding Gap in US Tuition Market

    A recent graduate, Charles Cohn, has set up a tuition service in the south east of the US after realising that there was a gap in the market for high quality, tailored tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  747. 31-03-10: Students in California Tutor Adults

    A revolutionary program in California has matched teenage tutors with adults to help the adults get their high-school diploma.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  748. 29-03-10: South Korea is Very Reliant on Private Tuition

    Lee Myung-bak, the president of South Korea, has announced that his government will work to reduce the strain put on households by the need to engage in private tuition.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  749. 24-03-10: Advice from Canada on Choosing a Tutor

    In an article on the Metro News website in Canada, an article discusses what parents should look for when choosing the best tutor for their children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  750. 22-03-10: Kaplan and CFY Join Forces to Offer Home Tuition

    Kaplan Tutoring has teamed up with Computers for Youth (CFY) to bring online learning into the homes of students in the United States.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  751. 17-03-10: Massive Salaries for Hong Kong Tutors

    Some tutors in Hong Kong are regarded as vitally important for Education in the country.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  752. 15-03-10: Growing Numbers of Students are Receiving Online Tuition

    Online tutoring is becoming more common in the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  753. 10-03-10: Grammar Schools to Move Towards a Single Entrance Exam

    The two groups who organise independent grammar school examinations have agreed to try and change their system so that there is one standard test for every student, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  754. 08-03-10: Parents Turn to Maths Tutors as School System Fails

    A recent survey has shockingly revealed that 20% of primary school children in the UK receives help with maths in the form of a private tutor, the Sun has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  755. 03-03-10: Indian Education Attracts Many Western Students

    In a report by the BBC it’s claimed that India is beginning to compete with western institutions in the battle to educate western children.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  756. 01-03-10: Free Tuition Service in Newham for Muslims

    Muslim professionals in East London have set up a tutoring service because they are disappointed with the general standard of education in the UK.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  757. 24-02-10: A Record Number of Students Will Miss Out on University

    The BBC has reported that Lord Mandelson has announced that there will be a record number of disappointed 18 year olds this summer, when they don’t achieve a university place.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  758. 22-02-10: Changes in Curriculum Will Lead to Sacked Teachers

    The new curriculum in Scotland may lead to a number of teachers being declared incompetent, and sacked, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  759. 17-02-10: Survey Suggests That Britain Wants More Grammar Schools

    The BBC has reported that a recent survey suggests that adults in the UK are in favour of an increased number of grammar schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  760. 15-02-10: MPs Call For Better Standards Among New Teachers

    The Commons education select committee has raised concerns regarding the entry level requirements for teachers in the UK, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  761. 10-02-10: Technology Helps Students to Cheat in Exams

    The BBC have reported that cheating in exams has increased because of better technology, according to a reported recently published by Ofqual.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  762. 08-02-10: Head Teachers to Check Awarded Grades for New Style A-levels

    There is concern among schools throughout the country after the 2009 AS-level results, the BBC have reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  763. 03-02-10: Ambidextrous Children Disadvantaged at School

    A recent study has reported that ambidextrous children are more likely to do badly at school, and suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) than their right-handed colleagues.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  764. 01-02-10: Female Teachers’ ‘Maths-Anxiety’ Affecting Their Female Students

    Female teachers’ anxiety with maths is creating a feeling of uncertainty among their female students, the Telegraph has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  765. 27-01-10: 70% of Students in Buckinghamshire Have a Private Tutor

    Parents claim that the only choice for your children, if you want them to attend a good Grammar school, is to arrange a private tutor.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  766. 25-01-10: Dynamic Lessons Can Improve a Boy’s Ability to Learn

    Recent research in America suggests that boys learn better when there is movement involved in their lessons.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  767. 20-01-10: Should Tony Blair Arrange Private Tuition for His Sons?

    In an article on the BBC website, they debate whether it is ethical for a former Prime Minister to have sought extra help for his sons who attend a state school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  768. 18-01-10: Early Intensive Tuition For Autistic Children Can Increase IQ

    The BBC has reported that intensive early tuition can increase the IQ of autistic children as young as 3, according to a recent study.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  769. 13-01-10: Are Young Children in the UK Pushed Too Hard?

    In a recent report on Google News, Penny Marshall describes how her experience of moving to South Africa for six years with her three daughters, gave her a renewed outlook on education in this country.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  770. 11-01-10: Free Books for English Secondary Schools

    Secondary Schools in England are to be given more than 53,000 free books, in a scheme run jointly by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the School Library Association.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  771. 10-01-10: Mandarin ’should be available’ for all English pupils

    Secondary school pupils advised to learn less popular languages - demonstrates not just the academic importance of languages (in a climate where they have become increasingly unpopular), but also the wider economic and social importance of languages.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  772. 09-01-10: Shortage hits one-to-one tuition

    Scheme to provide struggling school pupils with one-to-one tuition by 2011 falls behind, as there is a lack of tutors.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  773. 06-01-10: Swedish Schools to Open in Richmond

    The private Swedish company Kunskapsskolan is set to open two new schools in south west London.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  774. 04-01-10: School in Gloucestershire where the Students don’t sit GCSEs and A-levels

    The Acorn School in Nailsworth has made the decision to remove the traditional GCSE and A-level examinations from their curriculum, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  775. 30-12-09: Music Tuition an Aid for Students’ Education

    The EIS (Educational Institute of Scotland) have implored the Scottish government to increase the provision of musical tuition in schools.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  776. 28-12-09: University Funding Cut for 2010-2011

    Lord Mandelson has announced that government funding for universities in England will be cut by £398m in the forthcoming academic year, the BBC have reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  777. 23-12-09: Free School Meals a Guide to GCSE Exam Results?

    Figures show that there is a trend for students eligible for free school meals to achieve less in their GCSEs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  778. 21-12-09: Schools and Education a Battleground for the General Election

    There is no doubt that a major factor in the way many people will vote in May 2010 is the feeling about what the respective parties will promise and deliver once in power.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  779. 20-12-09: New A-level Grade to be Awarded next Summer

    Universities incorporate new top grade into conditional offers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  780. 17-12-09: Ofqual suggests a move towards Computer based Tests for GCSE and A-Levels.

    Ofqual head highlights the benefits of tests taken on computers.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  781. 16-12-09: Record Number of Petitions against the Government’s Plans to Monitor Home-Schooling

    A record number of petitions will be presented to the government over their plans to begin more strict monitoring of students in the UK who are schooled at home.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  782. 15-12-09: School Funding should be Aimed at White Working Class

    New study claims that school funding should focus on white working class pupils

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  783. 14-12-09: Fall in the Basic Standards of Primary Schools in England

    The BBC have reported that the most recent results of students in primary schools show that more than 1,400 schools fall below the minimum targets set by the government.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  784. 09-12-09: Teachers to Receive Specific Training to Identify Support Students with Dyslexia

    In a recent government report, Sir Jim Rose identified a need to increase the help available for dyslexic students in our country’s primary schools, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  785. 07-12-09: Dyslexic Teacher Named Best in the Country

    A teacher in North Yorkshire has overcome his dyslexia to be named the most outstanding new teacher in the country, the BBC has reported.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  786. 02-12-09: The Training and Development Agency Hire Teachers for Private Tuition

    Since June 2009 the government has been searching for current, ex and retired teachers to tutor students individually throughout the country.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  787. 01-12-09: One in Four of England’s population now in education

    Latest figures show unprecidented numbers of England’s population are in education

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  788. 30-11-09: Sharp Increase in Student Visas

    The BBC has reported that there has been a large increase in the number of people arriving in the UK from the India and Bangladesh on student visas.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  789. 27-11-09: Trainee Teacher Targets Exceeded

    Trainee teacher targets are exceeded for the first time

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  790. 25-11-09: Ofsted Report Claims that Schools are Failing Poorer Students

    In their annual report, Ofsted have stated that ‘mediocre’ teaching in some schools is failing some students from deprived backgrounds.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  791. 24-11-09: Tutors’ Efforts Best Directed Towards Brightest Pupils

    Tutors efforts are best spent on brightest pupils, one of the country’s leading school heads said this week.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  792. 23-11-09: Grading of GCSE Science is Too Generous

    Ofqual have reported that Edexcel and OCR were too generous with the awarding of A-C grades in summer 2009

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  793. 20-11-09: Home Tutoring Can Help Tackle School Phobia

    News: School Phobia can be tackled with home tutoring

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  794. 19-11-09: Sats Test Results to be published with Teacher’s Assessments

    2010 sees changes in feedback on children’s academic progress. However, the debate over how best to provide the feedback seems to continue.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  795. 18-11-09: Disadvantaged Students to Receive Graduate Mentors

    Students who may find it difficult to apply to university are being given mentors to tutor them, and give general guidance.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  796. 14-10-09: Sir Terry Leahy Comments on Overly Guided Teaching

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

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