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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.
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26-09-16: A different way of teaching - What can we learn from Finnish Schools?
There appears to be a national crisis of faith in our school system, which has prompted many to look further afield for an alternative model of education. Where better to start but in the world’s best education system: Finland.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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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.
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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.
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13-09-16: Private tutoring, is it worth it?
As the demand for after-school tuition reaches record highs in the UK, it is important to ask what the return is on this considerable investment made by parents.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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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.
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05-09-16: Is the National Curriculum fit for purpose?
What is the National Curriculum, what does it mean for education in Britain and do we need to fundamentally rethink its role and relevance?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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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.