New figures this week revealed a shocking divide between pupils from private and state schools getting into the elite Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Is Oxbridge entry biased, or does the problem lie elsewhere in the education system?
As media commentators battle it out over government plans to introduce age ratings for music videos, we explore the impact the music industry can have on children and their education.
A new survey of teachers across the UK has revealed startling results about deteriorating classroom behaviour. We ask whether girls really are naughtier than boys, whether it impacts on their academic achievements, and why classroom behaviour seems to be going downhill at such a pace.
As Michael Gove announces the award of ‘free school’ status to 25 new schools, we examine the proposed system and look at those arguing for and against its implementation. Will ‘free schools’ be a blessing for our society, giving parents greater control over their children’s education, or a curse, diverting important funds from state schools and allowing any organisations to set up schools indoctrinating children with their own ideology?
