Private primary schools caught 'coaching' children on the 11+ exam

Private primary schools have been threatened with a Grammar school exam ban after they were caught “coaching” children for the Eleven Plus.

Secondary School Teachers Losing 11 Days Teaching Time a Year

The news that mobile phones will be banned in French schools has led to calls for a similar move to happen in the UK. Supporters of a ban say that mobiles phones are a major distraction in the classroom, as well as increasing the chances of cyberbullying.

e-Learning Update

Intelligent but disadvantaged students are still not achieving top GCSE grades

Almost half of clever but disadvantaged students fail to secure the top GCSE grades, according to a new study from social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust.

Every Child

Physical coordination linked to academic success

Children who struggle to catch a ball are less likely to perform well in reading, writing and maths exams, a study has found. This new research raises the possibility that schools should provide extra support to children who lack hand-eye coordination.

Creative Teaching and Learning

Jane Reed believes we are living in unprecedented turbulent times and doubts whether we are equipping current and forthcoming generations of children to meet the big challenges sufficiently. She describes a project which sought to restore the primary focus on learning, provides a set of core practices, and explores the professional development implications.

The Ten Commandments of creative leadership

After a brief encounter with a Harvard Business School book, Jude Brigley put on a (metaphorical) beard and flowing robes and wrote her own commandments of good leadership.

For the love of learning: Lessons from an international school in Hong Kong

Good GCSE results are just a byproduct of the learning journey at Island School in Hong Kong. Vicky Hill reports on this international school’s groundbreaking curriculum for Years 9, 10 and 11, which sees teachers share their passions in exciting courses on art, marine biology, drama, business and more.

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Creative Computing Encouraging Artistry and the Freedom to Fail

BAFTA Young Game Designer Mentor Award winner Dave Chilver shares his principles for how to keep creativity at the core of computer science classes. He highlights how leaving room for mistakes and ‘failure’ helps students access their creative impulses.

Diversifying Game Design and Inspiring the Next Generation

BAFTA’s gaming initiative is allowing young people to immerse themselves in the creative process of game design and development and supports the passion and dedication of teachers and students. Tim Hunter, Director of Learning and New Talent, discusses some of the highlights of the programme.