Teachers 'too scared' to report violence
Press Review 26 March 2003
Teachers highlight classroom abuse
News Article 26 March 2003
Teachers are often too scared to report incidents of violence or abuse in the classroom, according to a new report from a leading teachers' union.
Law lords back teachers over disruptive pupils
Press Review 28 February 2003
Anti-truant scheme on the ropes
Press Review 27 February 2003
Parents risk fines for term-time holidays
Press Review 24 February 2003
Boredom is the 'bane of education', says minister
News Article 19 February 2003
David Miliband has claimed that boredom is holding back teenage boys from making better progress in school.
Schools inspector warns of education obstacles
Press Review 6 February 2003
Youth minister defends discipline
Press Review 31 January 2003
Red tape rapped in schools debate
News Article 9 January 2003
Whitehall education targets have contributed to youth alienation and "the rise of gun and drug culture", the Liberal Democrats have said.
Tories to focus on classroom standards
Press Review 30 December 2002
Teachers hostile to truancy fines
Press Review 13 December 2002
Government to unveil truancy plans
Press Review 12 December 2002
New fines on parents of truants
News Article 12 December 2002
Parents who fail to ensure their children attend school could face £50 fines or risk being jailed under plans unveiled by the education secretary today.
Truants' parents face fast-tracked prosecution
News Article 2 December 2002
Eight areas have been chosen for a trial fast track scheme to prosecute the parents of persistent truants.
Lords to consider case of expelled boys
Press Review 18 November 2002