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High School Students Struggle to find Uni Places As of this year, more than 10,000 students predicted to receive three B grades in their A-level examinations have not received a formal offer from any university. The competition for places at top institutions has grown increasingly competitive in recent years, leaving many high school students struggling

Times Education Commission’s final report will Turbocharge Positive Change In the upcoming months, The Times Education Commission has released its final report, calling for a fundamental reset of the schooling system in England. The information makes several recommendations, including increased investment in digital technologies and infrastructure, greater inclusion of disadvantaged groups, and more focus on

British History Teaching – Olusoga Calls for a Radical Change in Perspective History is meant to be a source of knowledge and understanding. Still, in Britain, British History is often seen as a recreational activity or something that makes people feel good about themselves. This needs to change, according to leading historian David Olusoga. Pupils

Racially and LGBTQ-Inclusivity are critical for supporting all learners in the classroom. A meta-analysis of more than 160 studies reveals the connection between culturally responsive materials and learning and the disparity in the availability of these materials. In light of recent efforts to restrict instruction about race and racial inequity, it is more important than

UK Teachers Strikes on the Rise – 70’s all over again As well as rail workers, other professions of the UK public sector are considering industrial action, but plans vary, and much of the disquiet has been building for some time. Teachers, for example, have been protesting against pay and conditions for several months. Barristers,

  In his new book, I Heard What You Said, Jeffrey Boakye recounts his experiences as a secondary school teacher in Britain. He draws on 15 years of experience to tackle everyday racism and inequality in Britain’s schools.   Boakye’s experience is a mixed bag. For every black student who flourishes under their interest and

With an inflation spike, many students face the prospect of their loan interest rates trebling by the autumn. However, ministers have intervened to reduce this sharp increase, capping the maximum speed at 7.3%.   This move will relieve graduates struggling with repayments, as the lower interest rate will make it easier to manage their debts.

The Children’s Commissioner argues that fewer girls take maths not because they find it too difficult but because there are fewer female role models in the field. This could be because Maths has been seen as a ‘male’ subject for many years. Girls may feel discouraged from taking Maths if they feel they won’t be