Forum Brief: National curriculum
Policy Consultation 27 February 2004
Comment from the Professional Association of Teachers, the National Union of Teachers and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers.
Association of Accounting Technicians: Welcome
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Study calls for maths teaching overhaul
Press Review 25 February 2004
A government-commissioned study has heavily criticised the teaching of maths in secondary schools.
Schools confused by drug test plans
Press Review 24 February 2004
Tony Blair’s new policy in favour of random drug testing in schools has run into confusion.
Teachers reject drug testing in schools
Press Review 23 February 2004
Teachers have criticised government proposals to set up random drug-testing in schools.
Selection hitting classroom mix claims IPPR
News Article 21 February 2004
Pupil mix in the Capital's classrooms is being undermined by selection according to a report by a leading think tank.
Tomlinson backs exams overhaul
News Article 17 February 2004
Former chief inspector of schools Mike Tomlinson has recommended the largest overhaul of secondary education for half a century.
Teenagers targeted in curriculum review
Press Review 16 February 2004
Charles Clarke, the education secretary, tells today's Times that improving the school curriculum for teenagers will be the “dominant” educational priority ahead of the general election.
Tomlinson to call for exams shake-up
Press Review 16 February 2004
In a study to be published on Tuesday, former schools chief inspector Mike Tomlinson will call for the present system of GCSEs and A Levels to be scrapped in favour of a four-tier diploma.
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Schools set for £5.1bn building programme
News Article 12 February 2004
Schools are set for a "massive investment" with a £5.1 billion building programme.
PM set to extend school hours
Press Review 11 February 2004
The government is planning sweeping reforms of Britain's education system which would see all primary schools open between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
Truancy targets 'abandoned'
Press Review 11 February 2004
Education ministers are to scrap a target of cutting truancy by 10 per cent.
Engineering and Technology Board
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Secondary Heads Association
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