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Teachers report ‘inadequate’ algebra grasp among A-level maths students

Students embarking on maths A-level programmes often have an inadequate grasp of algebra, a survey of teachers has revealed....

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Hunt’s Fight Back : Day 2 Roundup of Labour Conference

Where yesterday’s conference speeches from shadow education secretary, Tristram Hunt felt like an imbalanced half of a football game;...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Is it illegal to run a vegetarian school?

The introduction of universal free school meals for infants this month means questions are being asked about their nutritional...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

New ways of finding free school properties are needed urgently

As new free schools are due to open this month, some have opened in temporary accommodation and others have...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Politics

Enterprising winners at Fiver Challenge awards ceremony

Young entrepreneurs from primary schools across the UK this week celebrated their success with Sir Richard Branson at the...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Should we care about no notice inspections?

In 2009, Ofsted trialled no notice inspections. This week they announced a second attempt. Liam Collins explains some unexpected...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Politics

Plymouth school steps back in time

A Plymouth primary academy brought history to life as they swapped the classroom for a First World War re-enactment....

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Politics

Students’ try new rugby hub

Andover Rugby Club kicked off a new satellite programme encouraging students to play team sport at a Hampshire academy...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Politics

Academy raises £13k for cancer charity

Students from a Durham academy have raised nearly £13,000 for charity after organising a host of fundraising events. North...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips