School & University

Does it matter what teachers wear?

By Glynis Kozma, Feb 2, 2012

Did you notice what your child's teacher was wearing today? Do you ever notice except on parents' night?

Oxford University receives 'rejection letter' from 19-year-old student

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jan 19, 2012

When Elly Nowell, 19, went for an interview at Oxford University's famous Magdalen College, she was not impressed by the experience.

Dull ICT lessons to be scrapped and children taught how to develop apps

By Keith Kendrick, Jan 11, 2012

ICT studies in schools are to be scrapped and replaced with “dramatic” and exciting lessons about computer skills to better engage “bored” pupils and equip them for the 21st Century.

Badly behaved kids PAID to truant during Ofsted inspections

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jan 6, 2012

It has been claimed that badly behaved and disruptive pupils have been PAID to stay away from school when Ofsted inspectors are on the prowl.

Just 17 teachers struck off for incompetence in 10 years

By parentdish.co.uk, Dec 30, 2011

Only 17 teachers have been struck off for incompetence in the last 10 years, according to newly released figures.

School textbooks being replaced by ipads and e-books, claims head

By parentdish.co.uk, Dec 28, 2011

Louise Robinson, incoming president of the Girls' Schools Association, has claimed pupils are more inspired by the “magic” of using ipads and other tablet computers than reading a book.

A third of schools are still struggling and poor teaching is to blame, says Ofsted report

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 14, 2011

More than a third of schools are still struggling – and poor teaching is to blame, according to the latest Ofsted findings.

Teachers paying to "cheat" exams and improve results

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 8, 2011

Teachers have been caught “cheating” by secretly paying for help to get better exam results for pupils, an investigation has revealed.

£20,000 incentive for first-class degree graduates to train as teachers

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Nov 8, 2011

Education Minister Michael Gove is to announce plans to give first-class degree graduates £20,000 to train as teachers.

Parents convicted for failing to make sure children go to school

By parentdish.co.uk, Oct 25, 2011

The parents of two pupils at a school in Peterborough have been convicted for not ensuring their children attend lessons

Advice for parents of first year students

By Carrie Dunn, Oct 4, 2011

Your child is flying the nest at last – heading off to the big wide world of higher education. You're likely to be feeling a whole raft of conflicting emotions