http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Education & Family section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Fri, 25 May 2012 12:17:37 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 The chief executive of the Student Loans Company, who attracted controversy over his tax arrangements, is to stand down when his contract expires early next year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18205678#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18205678 Fri, 25 May 2012 17:22:57 GMT An exam board has been criticised for a GCSE question asking pupils to explain why some people are prejudiced against Jews. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18207323#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18207323 Fri, 25 May 2012 11:50:03 GMT Two of Baby Peter's social workers have failed in their attempt to overturn a ruling that they were fairly sacked. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18205677#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18205677 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:17:56 GMT Fewer decisions about the care of children will be made on the advice of poorly qualified experts under new family court rules to be introduced this year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18187706#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18187706 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:14:05 GMT Fewer than half of the schools in England which applied for money for rebuilding work have been successful. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18190016#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18190016 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:02:16 GMT Latest figures show an increase in the number of young people not in work, education or training. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18190012#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18190012 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:59:17 GMT How much the numbers of applications to take children into care vary from region to region in England is revealed for the first time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18201610#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18201610 Fri, 25 May 2012 07:05:48 GMT Reality TV shows featuring child stars are made to apply for licences under the biggest overhaul of performance rules for 40 years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18195606#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18195606 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:29:57 GMT Two Essex academy schools are placed into special measures, as they are failing to give "an acceptable standard of education". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-18186797#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-18186797 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:38:35 GMT The shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg has called for all state school pupils to be given lessons in public speaking and interview techniques. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18176952#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18176952 Wed, 23 May 2012 17:31:26 GMT Schools are to receive a share of £32.4m in funding to help the least well-off pupils, based on the number eligible for free meals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18183842#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18183842 Thu, 24 May 2012 06:12:07 GMT Primary school pupils in East London have special lessons to learn about the Queen, because so few have a grasp of the Diamond Jubilee. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18173508#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18173508 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:05:04 GMT Head teachers in England criticise arrangements for scoring this year's Sats tests taken by 11-year-olds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18176945#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18176945 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:29 GMT The search firm's chairman announces funds to place new computer science teachers in English schools. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18182280#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18182280 Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:47 GMT The Department of Education reduces the number of post-graduate places for trainee teachers by 20%. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18173495#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18173495 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:34:35 GMT Thousands of racist incidents, ranging from name calling to physical abuse, were recorded in Britain's schools between 2007 and 2011, the BBC finds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18155255#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18155255 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:32:01 GMT A report into controversial changes to the Scottish secondary school exam system concludes they are on track to be fully implemented on time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18174679#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18174679 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:27:07 GMT Too many young people lack the social skills needed to get their first job, says a report on the issue of Neets. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18162433#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18162433 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:06:13 GMT The number of UK students applying to study at universities in the Republic of Ireland has risen by 28%, according to preliminary figures. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18175060#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18175060 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:20:56 GMT The Confederation of British Industry questions the value of GCSE qualifications, saying pupils narrow their options too early. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18172668#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18172668 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:12:53 GMT Higher undergraduate tuition fees may trigger a collapse in university applications from mature students in England, suggests a study. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18162063#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18162063 Tue, 22 May 2012 16:02:02 GMT Schools everywhere are holding assemblies to decide what matters to them http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldclass/17983391 http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldclass/17983391 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:05:39 GMT Find out what is happening on 8 May http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldclass/17912037 http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldclass/17912037 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:24:09 GMT Beefeater's Delight, Golden Carriages and Luv'lee Jub-lee Bub'lee will be served to The Queen at a Diamond Jubilee reception at Buckingham Palace in June. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18189899#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18189899 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:11:21 GMT Disagreeable people are more likely to prefer dogs associated with aggression, according to a study by psychologists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18175053#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18175053 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:41:30 GMT An Ofsted report criticises maths teaching and warns over early entry to maths GCSE. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18152706#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18152706 Tue, 22 May 2012 01:17:03 GMT A top children's author is calling for young children to be given automatic library membership to tackle the "can read, won't read" culture. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18145173#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18145173 Tue, 22 May 2012 09:47:03 GMT The government will publish an annual "snapshot" of social mobility, measuring educational achievement, access to professions and birth weights. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18154730#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18154730 Tue, 22 May 2012 16:27:05 GMT A school is closed for the day as teachers go on strike in protest against government plans to turn it into an academy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18156523#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18156523 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:58:52 GMT Some 88% of social workers think cuts are putting vulnerable children's lives at risk, a survey five years after the death of baby Peter Connolly suggests. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18033540#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18033540 Thu, 17 May 2012 01:57:34 GMT A parliamentary committee questions the length and quality of some apprenticeships, saying six month programmes are of no real benefit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18099077#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18099077 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:59 GMT Children as young as 11 are to be targeted in a major new drive costing more than £850,000 to encourage them to stop smoking. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18022123#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18022123 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:05:49 GMT Plans for more flexible parental leave, speedier adoptions and a radical shake-up of support for children with special educational needs are announced in the Queen's Speech. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18004852#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18004852 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:30:56 GMT Ed Miliband has attacked "snobbery" against people who gain vocational qualifications rather than going to university. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18142833#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18142833 Mon, 21 May 2012 10:59:39 GMT The government has announced that 261 schools in England will receive money from a new school building fund. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18197265#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18197265 Thu, 24 May 2012 18:20:40 GMT Nearly five years after the death of Baby Peter Connelly, a survey of social workers suggests many are worried about unmanageable amounts of work. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18099498#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18099498 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:58:23 GMT The schools watchdog Ofsted has condemned much of the maths teaching in England as "unacceptable". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18156941#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18156941 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:58 GMT How bullying made girl's school life a 'daily torment' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18150650#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18150650 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:31:54 GMT Singapore's top schools want creativity not cramming http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17891211#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17891211 Tue, 22 May 2012 23:03:09 GMT Have new maths methods left parents out in the cold? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18147368#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18147368 Tue, 22 May 2012 01:16:22 GMT How swimming can be a life-changer http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18099938#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18099938 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:08:54 GMT Use of mobile devices in class could be expanded http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-18081005#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-18081005 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:19 GMT A top Italian university switches to English http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17958520#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17958520 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:59 GMT