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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.
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24-12-16: When is the best time to enlist the help of a tutor?
The academic year has its own rhythm, with the slow start after the summer holiday to the manic end of year exam season. At what point do children benefit most from extra support?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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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.
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16-12-16: School funding shakeup – what will change?
Over the last year, the government has decided to radically change how funding for schools works in the UK, moving towards more centralised control, using a fairer national formula for allocation of education resources. What does the change mean and who are the winners and losers?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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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.
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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.
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04-12-16: Artificial intelligence – will smart computers replace teachers?
New artificially intelligent computers are leaving many fearing the threat of losing their jobs, as automation spreads from manual to cognitive tasks. AI will undoubtedly radically change the landscape of human learning through a redefinition of the value of knowledge and skills. Yet, what will it mean for teachers, a profession which has only grown through previous technological advances?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.