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The author comments on the British government's ambition to create an education system that offers all children, whatever their background, with schooling that will aid them attain their potential. He says that the intention that selective schools should sponsor a non-selective school, or that an independent school would give greater benefit to ordinary families by setting up a free school is not probably to expand the number of good school places available to all families.

Presents an update on issues related to education in Great Britain for the year 2004. Facts about the key stage 3 English tests; Observation on learning culture in schools; Information on the launching of the National Union of Teacher's policy statement, Bringing Down the Barriers.

Looks at various issues and events related to the British educational system published in several periodicals as of February 21, 2003. School branded as the worst in Great Britain; Performance of the General Teaching Council (GTC) in England and how it dealt with disciplining teachers; Role of GTC.

The article reports that the Association of Professionals in Education and Children's Trust (ASPECT) has led a debate on the schools White Paper at the House of Commons in Great Britain. John Chowcat, general secretary of ASPECT, said that admission policies were important, but the White Paper was fundamentally about a wider separation between schools and local authorities.

The article offers information on the United Kingdom-based organisation Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). It mentions it is an organisation established long before COVID to deal with emergencies, came together and pooled their knowledge and experience, and mentions it is time to create an educational version of SAGE for schools.

The article informs that there are many schools around the world taking advantage of the offer by the Financial Times, Britain's business paper. It mentions pupils, teachers and the library get free access to the on-line edition, and offers free digital access to FT.com to students aged 16-19, their teachers and schools.

Discusses the "Educational Reconstruction," a White Paper published in 1943, which comments on British primary education to see how far progress was subsequently made in tackling the issues it identified. Outline of the Government's intention to recast the education service in terms of stages; Observation that some of the issues of concern then are still present in 2003.

The article reflects on the author's view regarding the schools in Great Britain. According to the author, there are several features of the school service in the country that remain largely unchanged citing that choice, diversity, and excellence remain key ingredients of major policy papers on education. He cited that there are also major changes in the schools, noting that schools are better funded and that the buildings are subject to the biggest investment program.

Discusses the warning issued by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) that trust schools could undermine the balanced way in which sensitive issues are taught in schools in Great Britain. Views of Steve Sinnot, NUT General Secretary on trust schools; Need for parents and the country at large to have confidence in schools; Disadvantage of the fragmentation of the education service.

The article focuses on several issues related to education and schools that have been debated in the British Parliament between January 16 to 20, 2006 in Great Britain. The House of Commons Public Account Committee (PAC) on Improving School Attendance, School Closures and Surplus Places, and School Milk are the issues that have been discussed in the House of Commons. There are other issues, such as prison (education), and Education in Schools, which have been discussed in the House of Lords. The PAC published its report on improving school attendance. The PAC noted that the Great Britain Department for Education and Skills has had two targets to reduce unauthorized absence in schools and has missed both targets. Unauthorized absence in maintained schools remained static for years, before increasing in 2004-05.

Reports on the inaugural professorial lecture given by Professor Berry Mayall of the Social Science Research Unit of the British Institute of Education at the Institute on October 15, 2003. Significance of adult-centered schools; Her argument against the New Labour policies on children and childhood; Examples of socially useful and necessary activities of children.

Presents various news in the newspaper which are related to education in Great Britain as of March 2003. Chris Woodward's view that the only way to raise state education standards is to privatize every school; Report that Winchester had been expelled from the top school club following the resignation of its head Nick Tate.

The article reports on issues related to education and schools that have been debated in the Great Britain House of Commons and the Great Britain House of Lords from January 30 to February 3, 2006. The issues related to school community activities, local education authorities, and bullying in schools have been discussed in the House of Commons. Some other issues, such as higher and further education and school admissions, have been debated in the House of Lords. The unintended consequences of the school community activities rules for charitable organisations, which have adversely affected a number of schools and colleges, were the subject of a short debate in Westminster Hall.

The article reports on the study which found that every level of science education and training needs to take responsibility for reversing its downward trend. Although the image of science needs to be tackled, there is much work to do on the front line with re-engaging the next generation to understand the important and scope of science and how they can contribute to it.

Reportso on the . number of schools agreed to the National Reading Campaign's Reading Connects scheme in Great Britain; Content of the Reading Connects Website; Inclusion of all Reading Connects schools into a prize draw to win books to be chosen by pupils; Promotion of reading for pleasure across the whole school community.

Gives brief details of reports from local education authorities in Great Britain. Race equality policy; Model code of conduct for governing bodies; Use of e-mails to schools; Special education needs.

This article reports on debates in the House of Commons and the House of Lords in Great Britain from February 21 to 25, 2005. Dorset North MP Bob Walter had sought adjournment debate on February 22 because of concern about sudden changes in the funding arrangements for capital work in voluntary aided (VA) schools. Walter told the House that the government's decision to freeze part of the VA capital fund had put in danger a planned school reorganization in his constituency. Bob Laxton (Lab, Derby North) asked the Prime Minister for an assurance that a future Labour government would continue to fund education through capital and curriculum investment money.

The article discusses Government of Great Britain's treasury department taking back 384 million pounds from the promised funds for schools in England affecting the functioning of schools at a time when school spending is drastically reduced. It states NAHT (National Association of Head Teachers) and other associations opposed the government's move of cutting funds and pointed out the government did not cut 600 million pounds used by councils opposed by NAHT.

The article discusses the Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills 2012/2013, published by Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) on December 11, 2013. It mentions findings of the report including eight in 10 schools in England are now good or better, 485,000 more primary school pupils and growth in the number of academies in England.

The article focuses on the announcement made by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne in Great Britain about the plan of the government to complete the task of establishing schools free from local education bureaucracy by converting schools into academies. Topics discussed include the school system in London, England, introduction of a new sugar levy on the soft drinks industry, and government's effort to help the health of children.

The article offers education-related news briefs compiled from different magazines in Great Britain. German families are turning to Great Britain's best public schools to provide their children well-rounded, disciplined education. The Scottish ministers are accused of reneging their election promise to reduce secondary class size in an attempt to improve standards of numeracy and literacy. The Muslim Council of Britain has urged state schools to avoid sex education classes and swimming lessons during Ramadan.

Reports that the British Audit Commission has examined what impact capital investment is making in improving school buildings in Great Britain. Increases in the resources for repair and improvement of school buildings; Need for effective partnership between government, local authorities, and schools to achieve maximum educational impact for pupils; Key issues identified.

The article offers information on several documents released by the British Departments. It mentions reports including "Postgraduate study in England: exploring student demand" and "Children in need census 2013 to 2014: XML schema files" by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and "Pupil premium 2013 to 2014 final allocation tables" by the Department for Education.

In this article, the author reflects on the Chief Inspector's Annual Report on England's education presented by Michael Wilshaw, head of Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), a non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England (HMCI). He stated that the report contains no information on initial teacher education (ITE) and unqualified teachers. He also focuses on the need of educational reform.

The article reports on the statement of the government of Great Britain regarding school uniforms. The government, in a consultation document, has indicated that school uniforms must be affordable. It also emphasized the right of schools to refuse to allow pupils who wear non-uniform items. John Dunford, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, is pleased with the support of the government to school leaders in upholding school uniforms.

The article focuses on several reports published by Great Britain's Department for Education & Skills. It includes "Further Education: Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances - The Implications for Race Equality," "Children Missing Education: Experiences of Implementing the DfES Guidelines" and "Investigating the Effective Use of Resources in Secondary Schools."

The article reports on developments related to education in Great Britain. The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has made a recent report about the failing schools in the country. The journal "The Times" ran several education stories one of these stories is about the 500 failing schools which are facing takeover. A group of five religious leaders have protested with the journal "The Times."

The article presents several resource materials related to education in Great Britain. The "Pandemic Influenza Checklist for Businesses" from the Cabinet Office Civil Contingencies Secretariat offers aid to businesses in solving a flu pandemic. The "Measuring Childhood Obesity: Guidance to Primary Care Trusts on Data Handling" is offered by the Department of Health. The "Ofsted Strategic Plan" refers to major growths in inspection and regulation of schools.

The article reports on the written parliamentary questions on education that were discussed at the House of Commons and the House of Lords in Great Britain from March 20 to 24, 2006. A question was asked regarding the outcome of the meeting of the Ministers to tackle homophobic bullying in schools. The concerned Minister answered that the Department for Education and Skills has been leading on work across Government to counter homophobia in the schools. Another question was asked related to the support extending to deprived parents for the promotion of their child's learning and study skills.

This article attempts to explore whether "activity-led staffing" could deliver the goods for schools in Great Britain. For this purpose, it looks at a new approach to staffing schools as they adapt to the new role of "extended school," delivering the Every Child Matters agenda. Moving to an "activity-led staffing" approach will lead to a clear definition of what needs to be done and will enable the school to put in place a strategy for moving towards a staffing structure that will best deliver what needs to be done. This approach has significant implications for the traditional role of the head-teacher, the teacher and the support staff in the school. The re-definition of roles will also require close examination of the pay levels and conditions of the various categories of staff.

Discusses some elements in the Education Bill announced by Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain in 2005. Comment on the streamlining of educational governing bodies; Effect of allowing primary schools to become foundation schools; Importance of encouraging new providers into the educational system.

Reports on the criticisms by the House of Commons Select Committee on Education and Skills of Great Britain on the education policies of the British government. Concerns raised by the committee regarding policies on diversity and choice; Opposition of the committee to the use of national targets as a school improvement tool.

Presents several documents related to education from government agencies in Great Britain. "Active Citizens in School: Evaluation of the DfES Pilot Programme"; "Schools Forward Not Back"; "Improving School Attendance in England."

Reports on the criticism brought about by the Confederation of British Industry in response to the basic skills and business awareness of school teachers and administrators in Great Britain. Reaction from the firms on the students' poor level of business awareness; Basic training that employers resort to in order to compensate for the shortcomings of an education system; Question on the commitment of schools and teachers.

Points out that the annual A-level league tables have shown the best comprehensive schools in Great Britain overtaking most grammar schools, despite the fact that comprehensives can not select by ability while grammar schools do. Criticism from teacher union leaders regarding the league tables.

Presents summaries of reports from local education authorities in Great Britain. "Promoting Education for Life: A Summary for Schools of Bexley's Best Value Performance Plan"; "Looked After Children: An Interim Report," Birmingham; "Nottingham City Council: Achievement Team"; "The Salford Early Years Toolkit"; Out of School Hours Learning (OSHL): Complementary and Supplementary," Hertfordshire.

Reports that British education ministers are approving the first-ever National Training and Development Framework specifically designed for school improvement professionals. Requirement that all school improvement service providers guarantee continual professional development for staff in the field; Principles, stages and content of appropriate workforce training.

Summarizes several documents and reports from local education authorities in Great Britain focusing on the educational system. Overview of child behavior, attendance and exclusions; Guidelines on the education of looked after children; Improvement of continuity and progression between primary and secondary schools.

Provides information concerning education in Great Britain. Report card on competition in schools; Recruitment and retention of teachers and headteachrs; Standards and quality in Scottish preschool education; Sex and relationships education in schools.