Tough new "world class" school performance targets achievable with right investment, say heads

Russell Hobby, general secretary of the NAHT heads' union, said today that there was "no reason" to believe that in the long term schools could not reach the ambitious new standards called for today by the think tank Centre Forum.

The organisation, which is chaired by former schools minister David Laws, has today published a report urging the government to bring in tough new targets for schools' GCSE and key stage 2 results, in a bid to raise England's education system to a "world class standard".

16/02/24Hundreds of new grammar school places needed in Kent by end of the decade

Hundreds of extra grammar school places will be needed in Kent by the end of the decade with the cost likely to “fall on the taxpayer”, it’s been warned.

08/01/24School absences: Boost sport to get pupils back in class - report

More sport in school and investment in youth clubs are needed to tackle the number of children regularly missing class, according to a new report.

07/12/23Ashford school to make students lock their phones in pouches

A school in Kent is planning to make students put their mobile phones in a locked pouch during the day. The John Wallis Academy in Ashford will introduce the measure in the new year. Principal Damian McBeath explained that he hoped the rule would limit disruptions in the school and help with safeguarding. Mr McBeath said he thought the academy would be the first school in Kent to use the pouches.

01/12/23Top Tips for Supply Teachers

Going into new schools can be daunting! We wanted to share some of our favourite top tips for supply teachers so you can be as prepared as possible and enjoy your supply day.

18/10/23Digital exams to be introduced within years - AQA

Pupils in England could sit some of their GCSE exams digitally within the next few years, under exam board proposals.