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The more ‘dependable primary assessments are made,the less ‘valid’ they becomeI see you’ve...
As disfavor crime rises after the Brexit vote,primary schools are redoubling efforts to counter...
We now know what headteachers like Amanda Hulme think (Primary grammar tests would stump Jane...
The long school year is coming to an terminate and one primary teacher has a few things to share•...
A headteacher writes: Even after a violent outburst,we never give up on a troubled childAs a primary...
Campaigners and headteachers express alarm at ‘draconian’ assessments,which they say will...
One in four primaries absorb no male teachers at all. So how did one school discontinuance up with...
Rural communities in England see the academies white paper as a mortal blow. Fiona Millar meets...
High-performing primary schools are under-selecting pupils from low-income families,claims education...
Parents complain after London council circulates questionnaire among year 6 pupils in schools with...
Too few places,too many tests, too much stress: but instead of fearing for our children’s futures,...
A 98% Muslim school in Birmingham is pioneering a new way to counter extremism by starting with the...
Downshall primary school in Essex hosts day centre where older people,some with early dementia, can...
Local authorities will enjoy no ability under the education white paper to enlarge classes,despite...
Parents complain there is a postcode lottery over when children must start school – and unique...
A number of parents in England are taking children out of school on Tuesday in protest at...
Headteacher blames ‘modern society’ that holds schools responsible whether a child with...
League tables show improved reading,maths and writing, with drop in number of schools failing to...
As few as 1000 children may enjoy been involved in protest ‘strike’,as schools minister is...
Primary school headteacher who introduced ‘university walk’ praised for insight by some parents,...
The ‘daily mile’ completed by primary pupils in Stirling is said to aid concentration as well as...
Research from Institute of Education says vicious circle’ is created by gender and background...
National curriculum should be tailored to account for needs of younger children in first year of...
Evelyn Street primary in Warrington says change in fortune is down to raising aspirations both in...
Councils say funding pressure is deepening crisis but Department for Education says free schools...
New analysis shows schools being forced to exceed statutory limit of 30 to meet demand,with Labour...
Birmingham city council withdrew legal backing for Adderley school over claims teaching...
Education secretary Nicky Morgan heckled after telling conference unusual primary school tests were...
National organization of Head Teachers says new grammar assessments for 10- and 11-year-olds in...
Study finds pupils who take section in organised sports and physical activities are more likely to...
modern analysis shows schools being forced to exceed statutory limit of 30 to meet demand,with...
The online exchange,allegedly between teachers at the school, prompted anger among parentsTwo...
We,as teachers, educators, or parents and grandparents,are writing out of enormous concern for the...
Professor joins critics of ‘university walk’ policy at primary school that requires pupils to...
Baseline assessments of all primary school pupils in England face widespread oppositionPlans to roll...
School in London wants children to do ‘university walk’ in corridors,with hands clasped behind...
Inspectors rate Lancashire primary school as inadequate,saying Rachel Tomlinson puts wellbeing ahead...
Darlington headteacher says she has been bombarded with encouragement after writing to parents...
On-screen checks on tables up to 12x12 will be scored instantly, the first use of such technology...
Education secretary Nicky Morgan expected to announce review of primary school assessment in...
Headteachers’ union says controversial primary tests hold been seen by unknown number of pupils...
Data in England shows colorful children on free meals lose out as gap grows for high attainment in...
The controversial test,due to be sat by 500000 seven-year-olds in England next month, had been...
NUT strongly backs motions calling on government to withdraw controversial fresh series of...
Alltwen primary school in Pontardawe goes chocolate free – even in the staff room – due to...
Assessments to chart progress of four- and five-year-olds at state school withdrawn due to...