Education
Cameron U-Turn on Education Maintenance Allowances
David Cameron has reversed the Conservatives position on Education Maintenance Allowances. His support is now at odds with Chris Grayling and Michael Gove.
New report into special educational needs is welcome news for parents
The Department for Children Schools & Familiies today revealed the recommendations of a government-commissioned report into special educational needs in the UK.
Questions remain over Tory “free schools” plans
The Tories are facing fresh questions over their plans to roll out hundreds of “free schools” after Ed Balls this week branded them “unworkable” at a time of spending cuts.
NUT says Ofsted report gives “misleading impression” standards are in decline
The NUT have hit back at criticisms made by Ofsted in its annual report; the schools watchdog has itself come under fire in recent days.
US-UK educational exchange works both ways
The Daily reports that "British students flocking to US universities." But UK universities now represent the destination for 12.7% of US study abroad.
Pupil discipline is a matter for teachers, not judges
Ed Balls' plans to allow parents to take schools to court when discipline is poor are right to identify behaviour as a concern, but wrong to use the legal system to deal with it.