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Government Introduces New 'Tough' Tests for Teachers
The government has unveiled plans to introduce tougher new tests for those wishing to become teachers. From next September the candidates will face tests in English, Maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, in an attempt to “raise the quality and standing of the position”.
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Thousands of Schools Forced to Review Uniform Policy
The Office of Fair Trading has contacted thousands of schools asking them to change their school uniform policies. The move comes after research revealed that families are spending “tens of millions of pounds” more than they need to on uniform.
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UK Post-Graduate System will lead to Economic Crisis
The Higher Education Commission has published a report which warns that UK universities’ post graduate programmes are failing to produce staff with the skill levels required for today’s economy.
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Cambridge University to Consult on New Maths A’ Level
The government has provided Cambridge University with £3 million to fund a project to redesign the maths A’ Level. Education Secretary Michael Gove has said that the University will be deeply engaged in developing the new curriculum, in an attempt to make the A’ Level more rigorous.
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One Third of UK Parents Do Not Read to their Children Regularly
A new survey has revealed that nearly a third of parents in the UK read their children a bedtime story once a week or less. Out of 2,000 parents asked, one in ten said that they did not read to their child more than once every six months.
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Universities should “redouble their efforts” to admit students from poor backgrounds
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Government Pushes for A'Level Rethink
Further plans for 16+ exams have emerged this week, after a newspaper leaked information that voluntary-work, and an extended dissertation could form part of the new exam system. The Department for Education is considering an Advanced Baccalaureate, which would compel students to study a wide range of subjects including arts and sciences.
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Study Says Anxiety can Help Improve Exam Performance
The British Journal of Psychology has published research which suggests that anxiety improves students’ performance in exams.
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Private Tuition Double the National Average in London
New figures produced by Ipsos Mori have revealed that 38% of London school children received private tuition at some point in their school career, compared with 23% nationally. This year, 25% of London pupils are currently receiving private tuition, almost double the national average.
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