Truancy levels rise
Press Review 26 October 2007
The latest truancy figures have indicated a four per cent rise in the number of pupils taking at least a day off school.
Schools advised on 'cyberbullies'
News Article 21 September 2007
The government has announced new measures to crack down on bullies who use technology to target pupils and teachers.
Cyber-bullies to face police
Press Review 21 September 2007
Children's minister Ed Balls has told schools that they should involve the police over the most serious cases of cyber-bullying in order to send a message that "such activity will not be tolerated"
Bully victims to have punishment say
Press Review 20 September 2007
Guidelines being published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families will give victims of school bullying a say over how their tormentors are punished.
School cash rise 'inefficient'
Press Review 5 September 2007
Figures from the Office of National Statistics show that despite an 83 per cent increase in education spending over the last decade, productivity in state schools has improved by an average of only one per cent.
Parents warned on pupil behaviour
News Article 4 September 2007
Ed Balls has said that parents who fail to control pupils who have been excluded from school face fines of up to £100.
Tories plan 'turnaround schools'
News Article 15 August 2007
The Conservative Party is preparing to commit itself to setting up "turnaround" schools for badly-behaved pupils.
Tories set out school discipline plan
News Article 31 July 2007
David Cameron has set out his party's ideas on improving school discipline in a bid to refocus the Conservatives on policy.
School behaviour scheme expanded
News Article 6 July 2007
The government has announced an extra £13.7m to help schools improve the behaviour of pupils.
Schools given new search powers
News Article 31 May 2007
Teachers in England have been given new powers enabling them to search pupils for weapons without consent.
Schools told to reward the unruly
Press Review 11 April 2007
Teachers should not "over-discipline" unruly pupils and instead ought to praise five times more often than punish, the government has said.
Johnson in drive against 'cyber-bullying'
News Article 10 April 2007
Internet companies are being urged to crack down on pupils posting inappropriate content as part of the drive against bullying.
Children need discipline, says Cameron
Press Review 27 March 2007
Starting an inquiry into the quality of childhood, Conservative leader David Cameron said parents who fail to tackle their childrens' misbehaviour or overeating are "grossly selfish and irresponsible".
MPs seek action on school bullying
News Article 27 March 2007
MPs have called on ministers to give a clearer lead on tackling the problems caused by bullying in Britain's schools.
Heads have right to ban veils
News Article 20 March 2007
New government guidance spells out the right of schools to ban students from wearing full-face veils on safety, security and educational grounds.
