| Cable’s Tuition Fee Reform Rejected by the Conservatives |
28 Jul 10 |
| 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. |
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| School Tutoring Program in Houston Needs More Tutors |
26 Jul 10 |
| An organisation in Houston, HISD (Houston Independent School District), has recently launched a program to recruit tutors |
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| Bad Teachers Not Necessarily Bad for Students Say Ofsted |
21 Jul 10 |
| The chairman of Ofsted, Zenna Atkins, has recently said that bad teachers are not necessarily bad for pupils. |
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| Tutoring Program in Winnipeg for Eritrean Students |
19 Jul 10 |
| A small tutoring program in Winnipeg has just completed its first year, and is reporting successful results. |
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| Bea’s Kids Offer English Tutors for the Hispanic Community |
14 Jul 10 |
| A Tutoring scheme in Dallas has recently reported that it offers after school tutoring to over 1,000 students. |
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| Gove Announces A-level Reform |
12 Jul 10 |
| The education secretary, Michael Gove, has announced that he wants to reform the current A-level system to better prepare students for university. |
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| Tutoring Service Makes Use of Facebook |
07 Jul 10 |
| A new tutoring service is taking advantage of social networking to match tutors and students. |
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| Tuition Fees Could Dramatically Affect University Applications |
05 Jul 10 |
| 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. |
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| Private Tuition on the Rise According to Recent Survey |
30 Jun 10 |
| A recent report by the Sutton trust shows that the number of children receiving private tuition is at an all time high. |
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| Ofsted Report Asks for Better Monitoring of Home Education |
28 Jun 10 |
| Ofsted have issued a report highlighting the difficulties involved due to not knowing which children in the UK are home educated. |
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| The Worrying State of Home Tutoring in Saudi Arabia |
23 Jun 10 |
| 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. |
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| Weaker Universities Should be Closed According to the CBI |
21 Jun 10 |
| The CBI has advised that weaker universities should be cut, so as not to hinder better institutions. |
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| IGCSEs to Replace the Current GCSE System, and the End of the Diploma |
16 Jun 10 |
| The new coalition government has announced that, for the first time, state schools will be allowed to offer the international qualifications IGCSEs |
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| Tutor Conviction Highlights the Importance of Child Safety Practice |
14 Jun 10 |
| A recent court case in South East London has highlighted the dangers of home tuition if not properly monitored. |
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| Sir Menzies Campbell Opposes any Increase in University Tuition fees |
09 Jun 10 |
| Sir Menzies Campbell has said that he’s likely to vote against any proposed rise in university tuition fees. |
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| The Qualifications and Curriculum Agency to be Scrapped by the New Government |
07 Jun 10 |
| The new government has confirmed that they are to scrap the Qualifications and Curriculum Agency, the QCDA. |
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| Students Taught to Sing to Remember Their Historical Heritage |
02 Jun 10 |
| 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. |
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| The Government Announces Cuts for Tutoring Scheme |
31 May 10 |
| 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. |
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| Secondary Schools Should Learn Maths Lessons from Primary Schools |
26 May 10 |
| Secondary schools throughout the UK can learn from primary schools in Wales about how to develop numeracy skills according to inspection body Estyn. |
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| Russell Group Calls for Rise in Tuition Fees |
24 May 10 |
| The Russell Group, which represents 20 of the UK’s top universities, has called for an increase in tuition fees for university students. |
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| Successful Peer Tutoring Program Stops due to Funding |
19 May 10 |
| A peer tutoring program in the U.S. is set to discontinue due to lack of funding. |
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| ‘Exam Doctor’ Gives Advice to GCSE and A-level Students |
17 May 10 |
| 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. |
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| Private Tutoring Companies Filling the Gaps in the School System |
12 May 10 |
| In the US many private tutoring agencies are cashing in on the budget cuts which are pinching the school system. |
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| Private Tutors to Help Foster Children in Atlanta |
10 May 10 |
| In Atlanta teachers are being hired to specifically tutor foster Children, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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| Private Tuition Helping or Hindering Australian Students? |
05 May 10 |
| 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. |
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| Volcanic Ash Causes Exam Chaos |
03 May 10 |
| 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. |
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| Oxford and Cambridge Increase Their Numbers of State School Students |
28 Apr 10 |
| 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. |
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| New Security Regulations Widely Criticised by Private Tutors |
26 Apr 10 |
| The new ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) regulations regarding registration for a background check have been criticised in a survey of private tutors. |
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| Attack on Tory Plans to Ask Students to Choose Between Vocation and A-levels |
21 Apr 10 |
| 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. |
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| One-to-one Tuition Policy Dropped |
19 Apr 10 |
| 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. |
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| A-level Students Face a Battle to Reach University |
14 Apr 10 |
| This summer A-level students will find it harder than ever to secure a university place. |
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| Teachers Call for a Cut in Class Sizes |
12 Apr 10 |
| Teachers across England have said that cutting class sizes in schools should be a top priority for whoever is in government. |
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| College Student Starts GED Tutoring Service |
07 Apr 10 |
| A student in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania began a service offering GED (General Education Diploma) tuition, originally to get her Girl Scout Gold Award. |
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| Varsity Tutors are Finding Gap in US Tuition Market |
05 Apr 10 |
| 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. |
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| Students in California Tutor Adults |
31 Mar 10 |
| A revolutionary program in California has matched teenage tutors with adults to help the adults get their high-school diploma. |
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| South Korea is Very Reliant on Private Tuition |
29 Mar 10 |
| 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. |
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| Advice from Canada on Choosing a Tutor |
24 Mar 10 |
| 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. |
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| Kaplan and CFY Join Forces to Offer Home Tuition |
22 Mar 10 |
| Kaplan Tutoring has teamed up with Computers for Youth (CFY) to bring online learning into the homes of students in the United States. |
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| Massive Salaries for Hong Kong Tutors |
17 Mar 10 |
| Some tutors in Hong Kong are regarded as vitally important for Education in the country. |
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| Growing Numbers of Students are Receiving Online Tuition |
15 Mar 10 |
| Online tutoring is becoming more common in the UK. |
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| Grammar Schools to Move Towards a Single Entrance Exam |
10 Mar 10 |
| 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. |
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| Parents Turn to Maths Tutors as School System Fails |
08 Mar 10 |
| 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. |
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| Indian Education Attracts Many Western Students |
03 Mar 10 |
| 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. |
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| Free Tuition Service in Newham for Muslims |
01 Mar 10 |
| Muslim professionals in East London have set up a tutoring service because they are disappointed with the general standard of education in the UK. |
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| A Record Number of Students Will Miss Out on University |
24 Feb 10 |
| 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. |
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| Changes in Curriculum Will Lead to Sacked Teachers |
22 Feb 10 |
| The new curriculum in Scotland may lead to a number of teachers being declared incompetent, and sacked, the BBC has reported. |
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| Survey Suggests That Britain Wants More Grammar Schools |
17 Feb 10 |
| The BBC has reported that a recent survey suggests that adults in the UK are in favour of an increased number of grammar schools. |
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| MPs Call For Better Standards Among New Teachers |
15 Feb 10 |
| The Commons education select committee has raised concerns regarding the entry level requirements for teachers in the UK, the BBC has reported. |
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| Technology Helps Students to Cheat in Exams |
10 Feb 10 |
| The BBC have reported that cheating in exams has increased because of better technology, according to a reported recently published by Ofqual. |
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| Head Teachers to Check Awarded Grades for New Style A-levels |
08 Feb 10 |
| There is concern among schools throughout the country after the 2009 AS-level results, the BBC have reported. |
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| Ambidextrous Children Disadvantaged at School |
03 Feb 10 |
| 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. |
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| Female Teachers’ ‘Maths-Anxiety’ Affecting Their Female Students |
01 Feb 10 |
| Female teachers’ anxiety with maths is creating a feeling of uncertainty among their female students, the Telegraph has reported. |
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| 70% of Students in Buckinghamshire Have a Private Tutor |
27 Jan 10 |
| 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. |
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| Dynamic Lessons Can Improve a Boy’s Ability to Learn |
25 Jan 10 |
| Recent research in America suggests that boys learn better when there is movement involved in their lessons. |
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| Should Tony Blair Arrange Private Tuition for His Sons? |
20 Jan 10 |
| 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. |
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| Early Intensive Tuition For Autistic Children Can Increase IQ |
18 Jan 10 |
| The BBC has reported that intensive early tuition can increase the IQ of autistic children as young as 3, according to a recent study. |
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| Are Young Children in the UK Pushed Too Hard? |
13 Jan 10 |
| 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. |
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| Free Books for English Secondary Schools |
11 Jan 10 |
| 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. |
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| Mandarin 'should be available' for all English pupils |
10 Jan 10 |
| 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. |
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| Shortage hits one-to-one tuition |
09 Jan 10 |
| Scheme to provide struggling school pupils with one-to-one tuition by 2011 falls behind, as there is a lack of tutors. |
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| Swedish Schools to Open in Richmond |
06 Jan 10 |
| The private Swedish company Kunskapsskolan is set to open two new schools in south west London. |
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| School in Gloucestershire where the Students don’t sit GCSEs and A-levels |
04 Jan 10 |
| 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. |
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| Music Tuition an Aid for Students’ Education |
30 Dec 09 |
| The EIS (Educational Institute of Scotland) have implored the Scottish government to increase the provision of musical tuition in schools. |
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| University Funding Cut for 2010-2011 |
28 Dec 09 |
| 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. |
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| Free School Meals a Guide to GCSE Exam Results? |
23 Dec 09 |
| Figures show that there is a trend for students eligible for free school meals to achieve less in their GCSEs. |
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| Schools and Education a Battleground for the General Election |
21 Dec 09 |
| 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. |
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| New A-level Grade to be Awarded next Summer |
20 Dec 09 |
| Universities incorporate new top grade into conditional offers. |
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| Ofqual suggests a move towards Computer based Tests for GCSE and A-Levels. |
17 Dec 09 |
| Ofqual head highlights the benefits of tests taken on computers. |
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| Record Number of Petitions against the Government's Plans to Monitor Home-Schooling |
16 Dec 09 |
| 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. |
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| School Funding should be Aimed at White Working Class |
15 Dec 09 |
| New study claims that school funding should focus on white working class pupils |
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| Fall in the Basic Standards of Primary Schools in England |
14 Dec 09 |
| 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. |
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| Teachers to Receive Specific Training to Identify Support Students with Dyslexia |
09 Dec 09 |
| 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. |
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| Dyslexic Teacher Named Best in the Country |
07 Dec 09 |
| A teacher in North Yorkshire has overcome his dyslexia to be named the most outstanding new teacher in the country, the BBC has reported. |
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| The Training and Development Agency Hire Teachers for Private Tuition |
02 Dec 09 |
| Since June 2009 the government has been searching for current, ex and retired teachers to tutor students individually throughout the country. |
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| One in Four of England's population now in education |
01 Dec 09 |
| Latest figures show unprecidented numbers of England\'s population are in education |
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| Sharp Increase in Student Visas |
30 Nov 09 |
| 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. |
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| Trainee Teacher Targets Exceeded |
27 Nov 09 |
| Trainee teacher targets are exceeded for the first time |
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| Ofsted Report Claims that Schools are Failing Poorer Students |
25 Nov 09 |
| In their annual report, Ofsted have stated that ‘mediocre’ teaching in some schools is failing some students from deprived backgrounds. |
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| Tutors' Efforts Best Directed Towards Brightest Pupils |
24 Nov 09 |
| Tutors efforts are best spent on brightest pupils, one of the country’s leading school heads said this week. |
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| Grading of GCSE Science is Too Generous |
23 Nov 09 |
| Ofqual have reported that Edexcel and OCR were too generous with the awarding of A-C grades in summer 2009 |
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| Home Tutoring Can Help Tackle School Phobia |
20 Nov 09 |
| News: School Phobia can be tackled with home tutoring |
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| Sats Test Results to be published with Teacher's Assessments |
19 Nov 09 |
| 2010 sees changes in feedback on children's academic progress. However, the debate over how best to provide the feedback seems to continue. |
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| Disadvantaged Students to Receive Graduate Mentors |
18 Nov 09 |
| Students who may find it difficult to apply to university are being given mentors to tutor them, and give general guidance. |
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| Sir Terry Leahy Comments on Overly Guided Teaching |
14 Oct 09 |
| Tesco's CEO expresses a shared concern that teachers may not be getting enough autonomy. |
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