Headlines from the world of education and schools work: Examiners suspended over claims they tipped off teachers about questions: Two examiners have been suspended after claims that teachers were given secret advice on how to improve their pupils’ exam results. Schoolchildren could be given lessons in being transgender: Primary schoolchildren to be taught what it is [...]
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Education and schools work update
Posted by Chris on December 16, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/12/16/education-and-schools-work-update-47/
Youth Justice Board saved from quango cull
The BBC has reported how the Youth Justice Board has been saved from quango cull: The government has abandoned plans to scrap the Youth Justice Board, minister Lord McNally has announced. The Ministry of Justice said the youth justice system still needed reform but, “following careful consideration”, the board would be saved. The board was set up [...]
Posted by Chris on November 24, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/11/24/youth-justice-board-saved-from-quango-cull/
The FA, FIFA and a Poppy
In recent days we’ve seen headlines such as David Cameron slams ‘outrageous’ poppy ban by Fifa on England shirt after it emerged that Fifa officials turned down the special request, made by the Football Association, claiming it would “open the door to similar initiatives” across the world. A letter from Fifa to the FA sent on Tuesday said: “We regret [...]
Posted by Chris on November 9, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/11/09/the-fa-fifa-and-a-poppy/
Education and schools work update
Headlines from the world of education and schools work: Rachel de Souza: ‘We went to pupils’ homes and got them out of bed’: Head teacher Rachel de Souza knew her pupils needed a wake-up call – literally – to improve standards. As a result, she arranged for teaching staff to go round to their homes [...]
Posted by Chris on November 7, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/11/07/education-and-schools-work-update-43/
Infographic: How UK Politicians use Twitter, Facebook and other social media
As you may or may not know, over 40 percent of British Members of Parliament are on Twitter. They seem to enjoy the power of sharing their thoughts quickly with a global audience as they recently voted against a motion that would have banned the use of Twitter during debates. Of course, having an active social media presence might help them [...]
Posted by Chris on November 2, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/11/02/infographic-how-uk-politicians-use-twitter-facebook-and-other-social-media/
Education and schools work update
Headlines from the world of education and schools work: Jamie Oliver fears government is undoing school meal progress: Jamie Oliver fears the school meals revolution he kickstarted is in danger of unravelling because ministers are ignoring research showing that nutritious lunches improve learning. Education budget faces deepest cut since 1950s, warns IFS: Under-fives, 16 to [...]
Posted by Chris on October 31, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/10/31/education-and-schools-work-update-42/
Education and schools work update
Headlines from the world of education and schools work: Four senior education mandarins resign: Four senior civil servants at the Department for Education have resigned their positions. Educational TV for under-twos has little benefit, says US report: There is little evidence to back up advertising claims that television and DVDs can improve social and language [...]
Posted by Chris on October 24, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/10/24/education-and-schools-work-update-41/
Education and schools work update
Headlines from the world of education and schools work: Only 6 per cent learn facts of life from their parents: Most young people learn about sex from television, the internet or their friends, a survey has found. Teachers caught calling pupils ‘inbred’ and ‘thick’ on Facebook: Teachers have angered parents after posting on Facebook that [...]
Posted by Chris on October 17, 2011
http://chriskidd.co.uk/2011/10/17/education-and-schools-work-update-40/
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