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SCHOOLS ARE NOT SOCIAL SERVICES SAYS TEACHERS' UNION

11/19/2008 7:14:00 AM

The Times 18 November

 The largest teaching union has warned against schools being used as surrogate social services after Ed Balls, the Children's Secretary, called on teachers to do more to prevent child abuse in the home.  Times

General

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A LEVELS AND GCSES UNRELIABLE CLAIM TORIES

11/19/2008 7:16:00 AM

The Times 18 November

 A levels and GCSEs are no longer a reliable guide to academic achievement because grade inflation has made it easier for everybody to get top marks, the Conservatives have claimed. Times

 

Curriculum / Quality Assurance

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MATHS FOR PARENTS MAY ADD UP TO IMPROVED RESULTS

MATHS FOR PARENTS MAY ADD UP TO IMPROVED RESULTS

11/19/2008 7:19:00 AM

 

The Times 19 November

 Family maths classes and arithmetic-themed coffee mornings for parents could help to improve standards in the subject in primary schools, the government spending watchdog says today.  Times

Lead Story | Curriculum / Quality Assurance

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APPRENTICESHIPS 'VICTIM OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURN', COLLEGE HEADS TOLD

11/19/2008 7:18:00 AM

 

The Times 18 November

The economic downturn is already being felt by colleges, with companies pulling out of apprenticeship schemes, David Collins, president of the Association of Colleges, said today at the organisation's annual conference in Birmingham.  Times

FE/HE/ Skills

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