by Chris Rogers | 6 Sep 2013 | Education & Children's Services
A survey by the Sutton Trust has found that private tuition for state school pupils is booming, particularly among wealthier families and in London. The Trust found that some 31% of wealthier pupils received private tuition last year compared with 15% from poorer...
by Chris Rogers | 5 Sep 2013 | Education & Children's Services
The two biggest teachers’ unions are threatening a national one-day strike in England before Christmas in a row over pay, pensions and workloads. Thousands of children will be shut out of lessons after two unions announced industrial action in eight areas for...
by Sam | 24 Jul 2013 | Education & Children's Services
In a week of headlines which have focused on the Royal baby and the longest heatwave for nearly 40 years, many would have missed the surprising reports that Education Secretary Michael Gove is planning a summer charm offensive aimed at head teachers. It has been...
