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New research has revealed that the number of primary Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) in secure and permanent work has hit an all-time low. The study, carried out by education publishers Pearson, showed that only 54% of NQTs were employed on a fixed-term contract or had secured a full-time role at the start of the school […]

This crisis is hitting many families in Sri Lanka hard. The dilemma is simple yet heart-wrenching for the parents of school-age children: with limited financial resources, they must choose which child can go to school and have an education and which one will miss out. It’s a decision that no parent should ever have to

To make this plan work, Rishi Sunak has proposed that all pupils study mathematics until they are 18. This would involve introducing a new curriculum focused on giving children the foundational skills they need to understand concepts such as numbers, shapes, and equations and apply them to real-world problems. Read the rest of the article

Experts have warned that the UK’s chronic teacher shortage could make it difficult for Rishi Sunak to deliver on his plan to get more children studying maths and increase the number of specialist maths teachers. The Chancellor recently announced a 400 million pound investment in mathematics, which includes extra training for existing teachers so they

Baby loss is an incredibly devastating experience for parents and can leave them feeling isolated and uncertain about their rights. In response to this, a group of campaigners have called for the introduction of official certificates to help grieving parents remember and honour the lives of their children that were lost too soon. Read the

For many young parents, the holidays can be a stressful period. With money already tight and expenses adding up, parents are often left trying to balance the demands of Christmas with their everyday financial responsibilities. As the cost of living continues to rise, families face difficult decisions about how much they can afford for gifts

Ofsted’s recent report has raised concerns about delays in special needs provision for children across England. The report claims these issues are detrimental to children and their families, affecting their health and education. According to Ofsted, some key areas where help is delayed include diagnosis of additional needs, access to appropriate therapies and support services,

School closures and late openings due to snow can disrupt students, parents, and teachers. On days when school is closed or delayed due to snow, transportation issues become a primary concern for families. If the roads are too icy or dangerous for students to travel safely, schools close or delay opening until conditions improve. When

The pandemic exacerbated the staffing crisis as more teachers and school staff have had to take extended periods of leave due to Covid. This has left schools struggling to fill classrooms with qualified teachers, leaving teaching assistants and other non-teaching staff having to step in. The lack of qualified personnel is leading to an increase

The Department for Education (DfE) recently released the Schools Bill, which aims to provide better funding and support for schools across England. The bill outlines several key changes that will be implemented in the coming years, including: Read the rest of the article here:  https://www.ipgce.com/the-dfe-school-bill-released/(opens in a new tab) Contact us here: https://www.ipgce.com/contact-us – Reforms to school