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International qualifications - IB vs A level
The differences between A level and IB are great - course content, structure and assessment– but so is the philosophy behind them. What do you get from an IB education?
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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.
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Brexit and education: what it means for Universities
The nation is still divided as to whether the UK leaving the EU will be a benefit or a hindrance, but for one sector the verdict is already in: the effects of the decision to Brexit is already showing in Universities for both students and academics.
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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’.
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Why learn a second language? How bilingualism benefits your brain
Students in the UK are known to be some of the worst at learning foreign languages, but why does this really matter? There is compelling evidence of the many benefits of learning a foreign language that extend far beyond expanding your CV and travel plans.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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