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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.