…four years in 10 weeks. The positive findings come after previous large-scale studies declared that teaching assistants made no difference to student attainment and could have a negative impact when…
Parents warned of ‘charlatan’ private tutors who teach very young children
Sutton Trust polling on private tutoring and an Education Endowment Foundation project evaluating private tutoring for students from low income backgrounds are mentioned by Anna Davis in the Evening Standard….
73% of today’s students will still be paying off their tuition fees in their 50s
…labour market will actually end up paying back less than before, while middle and high earners will pay back much more.” Students do not have to start repaying their loans…
How to crack the dress code
…challenging schools can be seen as a public commitment to improvement, and there are some indications that they can improve attendance in high-poverty areas. But the findings are far from…
Grammar schools must give poorer children a fair chance
…prefer all schools to be comprehensive should welcome these measures. Indeed, it is crucial that the grammars go further if they are going to play a stronger role in supporting…
Writing about ‘my day at the zoo’ can help a child’s literacy
The results of an Education Endowment Foundation writing trial linked to memorable experiences were covered by Richard Garner in the Independent. A school trip to the zoo could help a…