Hannah Richardson reported on the Sutton Trust Chain Effects report for BBC News online. Many academy chains in England are struggling to improve the results of disadvantaged pupils, a report…
EEF: Philosophy sessions ‘boost primary school results’
Hannah Richardson reported for BBC News on a successful Education Endowment Foundation trial on philosophy in primary schools. Weekly philosophy sessions in class can boost primary school pupils’ ability in…
Budget 2015: Student maintenance grants scrapped
…have a fundamental review of the repayments system.” Read the full article here. Further coverage Sir Peter’s comment was also covered in print by the Times, Guardian, Independent, I newspaper,…
Parents are ‘clueless narcissists’, says headmaster
Javier Espinoza cited the Sutton Trust Baby Bonds report in a news piece on a speech by Sir Anthony Seldon Too many parents are ‘clueless narcissists’ damaging their children with…
Science made simple
…Thinking, Doing, Talking Science is even more effective for disadvantaged children. At a cost of just £26 per pupil, this will be welcome news for teachers and school leaders looking…
Cameron’s new cabinet: half of PM’s top team went to private school
…to increase the number of women in the cabinet line-up – and also news of a political role for the London mayor, Boris Johnson, who is now able to attend…