…pupil numbers. So, if the government is still committed to the programme’s original purpose then it should review and clarify the mission of free schools.” NOTES TO EDITORS The Sutton…
One in four teachers take on private tuition outside of school
…schools, fee-paying schools and sixth form college) in England and Wales. Pupils were selected from a random sample of schools, and self-completion questionnaires were completed online between 12th February and…
Response to new UCAS data
…thousands of young people of all ages, from early years through to access to the professions. UCAS full figures from ‘UK application rates by the January deadline’ are published http://www.ucas.com/corporate/data-and-analysis/ucas-undergraduate-releases/2018-cycle-applicant-figures-january-deadline…
SUPPORTING PARENTS CAN BOOST HOME LEARNING
…The project provided parents with fun activities and resources to support their child’s learning at home. These included finger puppets, tambourines and books. Eighteen schools from Greater Manchester took part…
‘EasyPeasy’ parenting app ‘significantly’ improves school readiness skills through games and tips
…things out for themselves – sometimes described as ‘character’. These capabilities strongly underpin children’s ability to learn and succeed at school. The parents taking part in the trial also felt…
Better Statements
…Dr Steve Jones at Manchester University which showed that differences in university offer rates between independent and state school pupils with the same A level grades could be linked, in…