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London's GCSE Success Due to Ethnic Diversity
A new study suggests that much of London schools' success is due to the increasingly diverse ethnic make up of the students. Research has shown that poor white British students perform least well at school, meaning an ethnically diverse school population will perform better overall.
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Children's Commission Finds State School Costs are Prohibitive
A report by the children's commission on poverty had revealed that many families cannot afford the costs associated with state education, including uniforms, trips and study resources.
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Record Number of Exam Appeals 'Alarming'
New figures produced by exams regulator Ofqual have shown that a record number of GCSE and A Level exam papers are being successfully appealed.
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Schools Told to Teach British Values Now to Prevent Extremism
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has urged schools to begin teaching core British Values, and will require Ofsted inspectors to check schools for signs of radicalisation.
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Study finds east Asian children's top results are due to family values
The government has spent a great deal of money attempting to emulate the education systems of China and North Korea where student gain top results. However, a new study suggests that family values and attitudes are more important the the education systems themselves.
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Report Warns Higher Education 'Cold Spots' Will Damage Economy
The Higher Education Funding Council has warned that lack of universities and courses in some parts of the country is damaging local economies.
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Ofqual survey reveals significant deficits in exam marking
An Ofqual survey has revealed that exam marking is at its poorest ever, with teachers and parents having little confidence that GCSES are a worthwhile qualification.
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English Curriculum is Bad for New GCSE Students
The latest GCSE students will begin studying a new English curriculum which is fundamentally lacking.
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Cambridge and Imperial both second place in World University League Table
The university league table QS has ranked Cambridge University as second in the world, tied for the position with Imperial College London which had jumped ahead in the table.
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