The National Literacy Trust is a wonderful resource for those adults needing help and guidance with literacy. Click here for more information. Reduced Teaching Costs Puts Pressure On Postgraduate Research Students To Teach At Universities05/27/2012 The reduced teaching costs at UK universities has led to more postgraduate research students with no teaching experience being called upon to teach university students. Some are paid an hourly rate whilst others are not paid at all. Full story The Independent reports on recent comments from the CBI which suggest that UK pupils may benefit from a broader education rather than focussing on just a handful of subjects which they are currently obliged to do in studying for their GCSEs. Full story. In a bid to radically improve the standard of education in English schools, the UK government will be enforcing new guidelines. Part of these new changes will require that times tables are learned by age 9. Full story England's Children's Commissioner, Maggie Atkinson, published her office’s submission to the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review yesterday. Speaking out against the incarceration of young people Dr Atkinson stated, "Most children in this country are enjoying their childhood; they can attend school; are protected from harm and enjoy time with friends.But we continue to fail many vulnerable and marginalised children when their treatment is judged against the benchmark of the principles outlined in human rights treaties.” Full Story In an attempt to raise numeracy standards in schools, the UK government has stated that children will be required to know their times tables and division by age 9. Full story. Official league tables have identified those primary schools where pupils are are not meeting government standards in English and maths. It is reported that about 1000 primary schools may close or be taken over. Full story The recent revelations of endemic corruption within the UK examination board has cast a new light on the education system as a whole. While there may be many explanations of pressure on schools to out-perform each other. Questions are being asked about how this could have happened. Full story The Guardian reports on a new guide,The Complete Book of Combat With Mum, which is the children's response to the Tiger Parenting described by Amy Chua in her book, Battle Hymn of The Tiger Mother. Written by two schoolgirls, it offers coping strategies when 'pushy' parenting leads children to desperation. Full story | ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
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