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This article reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair has rejected proposed changes to his education reform plans. Blaire warned rebel Member of Parliaments, despite opposition from around 50 Labour Member of Parliaments, that he would not back down on the introduction of Trust Schools and greater school autonomy. The widely trailed alternative paper Shaping the Education Bill: reaching for

The article focuses on the White Paper, "The Importance of Teaching," which outlines school system reforms in Great Britain. The reaction of teachers' unions is noted. The White Paper's foreword which includes explanations from the Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Minister Nick Clegg is discussed.

Deals with the reports published by several British newspapers on the English school examination reform progress report by Mike Tomlinson, head of an inquiry for the government about education for pupils aged 14 to 19. Coverage of the issue by "The Times"; Reaction to the report featured in the "Daily Telegraph."

The article mentions five points for improving a school system that are explained in Great Britain's White Paper on education reform.

Focuses on the media coverage of issues concerning education in Great Britain. Plan of the Labour party manifesto for public service reform in education and health; Emphasis given by the Conservative party manifesto on school discipline; Possible merger of Association of University Teachers and National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education.

Reports on the media coverage about the white paper in education standards in Great Britain in October 2005. Views of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on educational reforms; Proposals for a trust school; Arguments on the correlation of riots in Birmingham, England with the building of faith schools.

Focuses on the schools White Paper about education standards in Great Britain. Position of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on educational reforms of the paper; Emphasis of the paper on parental choice on schools; Impact of the white paper on the role of the British Local Education Authority.

Relates the reaction of several individuals and organization regarding the British government's White Paper on 14 to 19 education as of February 2005. Sentiment of Paul Mackney, general secretary of the university and college lecturers' union NATFHE; Steve Sinnott, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers; John Dunford, general secretary of the Secondary Heads Associations.

Provides information on the "Children's Workforce Strategy," a consultation paper published by the British Department for Education and Skills, which would completely reorganise what early years teachers do. Goal of the government in publishing the paper; Level of change stated in the paper; Comment of John Bangs, assistant secretary responsible for the education department at the National Union of Teachers, on the paper.

Information is given about a section of Great Britain's White Paper on education reform titled "Teaching and Leadership" which focuses on the quality of teachers.

Reports on the views of British Department of Education & Skills Secretary Ruth Kelly on education reforms during a speech at the National College for School Leadership's conference on November 12, 2005. Reaction to criticism over the British government's education policies; Benefits of education reforms.

Provides an overview of published reports on education in Great Britain in 2003. "Excellence in Cities and Education Action Zones: Management and Impact" in "The Times"; "Performance Data Framework for LEAs."

The article presents updates on education, published in different newspapers in Great Britain as of January 2006. "The Times" reported on the issue of sex offenders in schools. "The Guardian" revealed faults in the vetting laws. "The Daily Telegraph" tackled the school reform bill by Great Britain President Tony Blair. "Independent" discussed the rating of city academies in the country.

The article offers observations on media coverage of current issues related to education in Great Britain as of January 2006. The story of sex offenders working in schools was reported by almost every newspaper. Television and radio show also gave great coverage to the issue. "The Guardian" did not run the story on its front page, instead it reported that the former Labour leader Lord Kinnock makes a startling attack on Tony Blair's education reforms.

The article reports on Great Britain's Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove's comment in the foreword of "The Importance of Teaching" education reform report.

Offers observation on the British government's agreement with most of the teacher unions, the classroom assistant unions and the local authorities on reforming the school workforce. Concern of the National Union of Teachers over class sizes; Benefits of the agreement to teachers; Implications of school funding needs for the public sector budget.

This article presents information on the speech delivered by Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. There are no surprises in what must rank as one of the most widely trailed Queen Elizabeth's speeches ever. On truancy, as on the rest of the law and order section, the problem with Government policy has been too many initiatives and too little consistency. The Government's long awaited and much delayed White Paper on higher education may or may not resolve the contradictions of policy in this area. Nobody doubts the desire of New Labour to make the public services work better, if only because their continued hold on power depends on it.

The article provides an overview of several research reports regarding education in Great Britain. The British Cabinet Office has released a study regarding government policies on education reform programmes in the country. Educational attainment in early childhood and elementary education is a focus of research conducted by the Department for Education. A longitudinal study done by the Department for Transport provides information regarding road traffic dangers and injuries.

The article offers news briefs about education in Great Britain. Low-performing schools are expected to undergo improvement programs which would bring in expert leaders. Research shows students from low-performing schools have achieved equal academic success as students from higher-performing schools in universities and colleges. Secondary school admission is increasingly competitive for students and their parents.

The article focuses on the plan of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations and Regulation (Ofqual) to make changes in modular A-level structure to tackle grade inflation in Great Britain. According to Ofqual chief executive Glenys Stacey, the new system would make certain subjects compulsary for ages under 18. It notes that there is a consensus amongst universities that the existing system is unsatisfactory and flawed.

The article focuses the SATs national tests in Great Britain. It explains that thought the tests have undergone several problems, the resignation of Ed Balls, the secretary for the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), is not necessary. Comments from the former Education Secretary Estelle Morris are included.

The article discusses a report by the British Office for Standards in Education, or Ofsted, on important qualities for special measure schools. The report suggested that schools can improve out of special measure status through educational leadership, school identity and self-knowledge. Christine Gilbert, the British chief inspector for schools, commented that report shows schools can reform and take action to improve themselves.

Reports on the decision of Welsh local authorities to retain the amount of control over maintained schools according to Jane Davidson, Welsh Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning. Effect of education reforms outlined in 2001 on educational standards in Welsh schools; Role of the British Department for Education and Skills in education in England; Support of the Assembly Government for a system of community schooling.

The article presents an overview of "The Wolf Report," a review of the quality of vocational education in Great Britain completed by King's College professor Alison Wolf. It discusses how the results of the report, which found that a high percentage of students leave school with failing grades in mathematics or English, have prompted British Education Secretary Michael Gove to reform vocational studies education and promote the idea of skills-based education through the implementation of university technical colleges.

The article discusses an effort in England to encourage school governors to consider converting their schools into academies.

The article focuses on a Learning and Skills Network opinion poll which found that the opinion of parents and children in Great Britain are divided over plans to keep young people in education or training until 18. Most parents in the poll did not think that the proposals were a restriction on personal freedom, but majority of teenagers thought that such decisions should be left to them. Middle class parents in white-collar jobs are the social group most likely to disagree with the proposal.

In this article the author comments on the Education Committee of British Parliament and its assessment of the national examination system for British students. According to the article, separate panels of the Committee explored possible reforms to the system, discussed problems such as grade inflation and high-stakes testing, and commented on their need to used education specialists as consultants. The actions of journalist Warwick Mansell and professor Alison Wolf are highlighted.

The article reports on a speech by Great Britain's Education Secretary Michael Gove regarding education reform, which was given at the National Children and Adult Services Conference. It presents Gove's comments on results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey, the ranking of British students in comparison to other countries in mathematics, science, and language arts, and the role of local school districts in implementing educational change policies.

The article reports that the Government of Great Britain has rejected the suggestion by the country's Department for Children, Schools and Families Committee that the 21st Century Schools agenda is too confusing for schools to implement.

The article reports on British government initiatives to overhaul school safety procedures in private schools in 2009. Details are given citing a review of the nation's school safety management system issued by Sir Roger Singleton and his recommendations for comprehensive reforms such as establishing independent oversight, clearer preemptive planning, and a unified standard for all institutions.

The article reports on statements by the British educational organization the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) regarding pre-college exposure and preparation for sixth-form students. Calls by the SSAT for secondary schools to increase continuing education incentives are outlined, including increased course-exposure, inter-academic cooperation between secondary and undergraduate programs, and promoting continuous progress from secondary to higher education.

The article reports briefly on an educational reform plan issued by the Liberal Democratic Party in Great Britain. Party leader Nick Clegg said the plan would seek to redress class-based educational inequalities by narrowing the gap between private and public schools and increasing funding to disadvantaged students, in particular by cutting infant class sizes.

The article reports briefly on an educational reform plan by the Conservative Party in Great Britain outlined by Shadow Schools Secretary Michael Gove. The plan would seek to promote a safe and orderly school environment for teaching, allow higher pay for better teachers, and offer more opportunities for advanced education of teachers, among other reforms.

The article focuses on the education system in Great Britain. It explains that the pupil referral unites (PRUs) will undergo a major overhaul and may be renamed. The curriculum change to be established by the government is discussed and the privatisation of education is examined by Christine Blower, the acting general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT). The need for educational reform is also analyzed.

The article focuses on issues related to education published in several periodicals in Great Britain. The results of an analysis of British national and regional newspaper is included in the "Curriculum Journal." An article on education reform is included in the "Education Review." An argument against the poverty of much contemporary work on personalisation is discussed in "School Leadership and Management."

Reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair reiterated his support for the Academies programme in a speech to the City of London Academy in London, England as of September 2005. Goal of education reform; Criterion for measuring the success of the Academies programme; Views of former British Education Secretary Estelle Morris on the Academies programme.

Presents an update on the decision of British Education Secretary Ruth Kelly regarding the curriculum reform proposals for the 14-19 year age group made by Sir Mike Tomlinson as of February 2005. Aim of the reform proposals; Implications of Kelly's decision on the British education sector; Overview of the proposal.

This article presents information on the speech delivered by Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. This week saw the Queen open the new session of the Parliament, with a Queen's speech outlining the Government's programme over the coming year. At the heart of the speech was tackling crime, with changes promised to the criminal justice system. There was a paragraph in the speech devoted to education. She said that secondary school reform will continue to promote opportunity and choice through greater diversity for parents and pupils.