December 02, 2008
Many more affected by grants cuts
Changes to means-tested university grants mean far more students than thought are likely to be affected.
Schools closed after heavy snow
Dozens of schools in east Lancashire stay closed following heavy snowfall overnight.
December 01, 2008
Behaviour classes 'lack impact'
A flagship primary school programme targeting pupil behaviour and social skills has little impact, a report says.
Jelly Babies explode for the sake of science
Explosive science experiments are published on YouTube in a bid to shake off a dull image for science teaching.
'Soft' A-level warning for pupils
Universities and schools should warn students how 'softer' A-level subjects can narrow their degree choices, a report says.
November 28, 2008
Academy intakes 'less deprived'
Academies are widening their social appeal, now drawing a less-deprived intake of pupils, says an annual report.
Grant targeted at poorer students
Better-off teenagers would lose out under plans to re-target Scottish education allowances at poorer students.
'Good results' for reading scheme
Struggling readers make "spectacular" improvements on a government-backed reading scheme, academics say.
November 27, 2008
Scottish Baccalaureates disputed
Critics say new advanced qualifications in science and languages are an unnecessary move.
Crackdown on student fraud claims
The Student Loans Company is scouring student grant applications for fraudulent claims.
Free meals scheme passed by MSPs
MSPs are expected to approve legislation allowing Scots councils to provide free meals for pupils in the first three years of school.
November 26, 2008
Science exam standards 'eroded'
Record-breaking exam results are "illusory" in a system which is failing a generation, the Royal Society of Chemistry says.
School spending speeded up
Spending on new and improved school buildings in Scotland is being speeded up, in the wake of the pre-Budget report.
Test abolition 'threat to Bard'
The ending of compulsory tests for 14-year-olds in England leads teachers to cancel Shakespeare training days, thespians warn.
Business lessons 'lack realism'
Schools inspectors complain that one third of business lessons in England are "thorough, but uninspiring".
Web use teacher can work again
A teacher is found guilty of professional misconduct after surfing the internet in lesson time, but told she can work again.
Saturday school boost for pupils
Secondary schools in England are using Saturday schools and extended school days to boost pupils' results.
Classroom workers 'to lose jobs'
About 200 classroom assistants are set to lose their jobs in Aberdeen City Council's latest round of cuts.
Call to halt key education plans
A committee of AMs says plans to give older pupils more choice of subjects should not proceed without more funding information.
Call to scrap student fees limit
A think-tank calls for a free market in university fees - but the Conservatives distance themselves from the proposals.
November 25, 2008
EMA delay double previous claim
Thousands more students than previously thought are still waiting for their education maintenance allowance.
World to miss primary school goal
Millions of primary age children are still out of school in the developing world, a UN report says.
Private schools urge bursary bids
London independent schools take out adverts in national newspapers to raise awareness of their bursary schemes.
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