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The article reports that an education bill is unlikely to be part of the British Parliament's session in 2016. Topics discussed include minister for government policy Oliver Letwin considering introducing education reforms as secondary legislation instead of as a fresh Act of Parliament, the implication of the absence of a legislative bill for the plan to merge the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Office for Fair Access and the effects of Letwin's proposal on tuition fees.

The article reports on warnings being given by Labour Party members in concern with the white paper released by the British government. A coalition of interests in the Parliamentary Labour Party is uniting against the paper and its proposed structural change education with new independent state schools and an end to local authorities' role as providers. The news came as an influential group of educationists castigated the Government for repeatedly introducing policies which were not properly evaluated, arguing that short-term political perspectives were driving policy-making.

The author comments on the British government's White Paper which proposes reforms in higher education including liberalization, and empowering fee-paying students.

The article reports that backbenchers, ex-ministers and Estelle Morris, a former education secretary in Great Britain are opposing the government's white paper on education. They claim that the legislation for setting up independent trust schools would not be in favor of disadvantaged pupils. The ministers suggest that local authorities be given the power to stop schools expanding. According to the British Humanist Association trust schools would lead to segregation and sectarianism in education.

The article presents a perspective on issues regarding the argument within the government over the education white paper in Great Britain. According to the author, the Prime Minister wants to persuade the people on the importance of his education reform. Some have criticized the reform as complicated and will have no effect on education.

Cites the recommendations of the white paper titled `Modernizing Government' regarding educational change and higher education in Great Britain.

Discusses the Labour Party government's White Paper `Excellence in Schools' in Great Britain. Emphasis on standards over structure; Lessons that can be applied to educational reform from the World Cup success of coach Glenn Hoddle's soccer team; Educational change tradition in which structure mattered more than standards; Characteristics of successful education systems.

Reports on the National Union of Teachers' assessment of the British government's proposed education reforms. Discouragement of people from entering the teaching profession; Demoralization of teachers; Ambiguosity of system of rewards and pay structure.

The article discusses introduction of T levels, the British government's proposed flagship technical qualifications that are intended to be equal in status to A levels. It mentions that the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) served legal papers on the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships regarding T levels. It mentions views of education secretary Damian Hinds, on same.

The article discusses reactions to the British government's White Paper on higher education. The White Paper proposed to make one in four student places to contestable between competing higher education institutions in 2012-2013. Some experts believe that the government's proposed reform could compromise the quality of higher education via downward pressure on fees. Others argue that there could be a polarization of the higher education sector.

The article presents the author's views on the British government's White Paper which includes the plan to transform all schools into academies by 2022. The plan is reportedly a large structural change in the educational system's history, however it has overshadowed the paper's wider strategic shift. Also examined is the lack of support for headteachers which is creating uncertainty among them.

The article offers the author's view on the white paper introduces by Michael Gove which emphasizes freedom for teachers in Great Britain. He says that the white paper is an idealistic treatise which aims to elevate the position of the teaching profession, make teacher more significant, and to reduce control from Whitehall. He mentions that the white paper suggests equal funding among schools and colleges. He adds that the proposed changes in teaching to satisfy league tables must be resisted.

In this article the author discusses the aspect of reformation of further education in Great Brtiain. He mentions his published consultation paper concerning new funding agreement between the training providers and government. He notes that the objectives of the paper is one audit regime, one funding body and improvement body. He cites that the paper would provides improvement to skills providers.

The article discusses the results of a study into the British government's success meeting goals set in Great Britain's 2008 "Teachers meeting the challenge of change," green paper. It is reported that the study finds that reforms in Great Britain's educational policy have been largely successful at meeting the paper's goals to promote excellent school leadership through improved compensation, to recruit more teachers by implementing higher salaries, and to improve support for teachers.

The article focuses on the significance of the white paper on further education in fulfilling the government's commitment to extend free tuition for A-level courses in Great Britain. The white paper also gives local authorities the lead strategic role over 14-19 learning. Such debates make a lot more sense when viewed through the prism of the different needs of young people and adults. Finally, the author pointed out the country has been an outlier on international comparisons of the content and structure.

The article reports on the appointment of Ray Dowd as the Learning and Skills Council Champion for change in the policy paper Agenda for Change in Great Britain. His task is to see through major reforms spelled out in the paper. Its program includes cutting bureaucracy, quality improvement, simplifying data collection, creating colleges, and improvement of the sector's reputation. He will report directly to Mark Haysom, LSC chief executive.

The article examines the education white paper proposed by Prime Minister Tony Blair in Great Britain. The white paper is a document outlining the plans of the Government for new laws. According to the paper there will be a new category of schools called trust schools and there will be a legal right for teachers to discipline students.

Reports on the impact of changes of vocational General Certificate of Secondary Education exam on the educational system in Great Britain. Increase in the number of pupils who have difficulty to score higher markings on papers; Problems with attempts to guard against pupil cheating; Percentage of papers containing errors that requires correction, according to the Qualification and Curriculum Authority.

Discusses the British government's extension of plans to overhaul secondary education to include pupils who have just transferred from primary schools. Expected released of a White Paper in response to Mike Tomlinson's inquiry into 14 to 19 qualifications; White Paper's likely coverage of key stage 3 as ministers put fresh emphasis on arithmetic, reading and writing for all pupils; Ministers' expected rejection of Tomlinson's calls for the names General Certificate of Secondary Education and A-level to be scrapped under a new, all-embracing diploma framework.

States that if the government of Great Britain is to improve educators' salaries, then the profession must be prepared to modernize. Aim to reform the structure of the teaching profession; Case for modernization; Need for improved leadership; Claim that high quality teaching is not rewarded; Establishment of a General Teaching Council; Increased pay for advanced skills teachers; Proposed publishing of a Green Paper on the future or education; Goals of the Green Paper.

Opinion. Focuses on White Paper proposals for teachers and educational standards in Great Britain. Review of the 1972 White Paper titled `Education--A Framework for Expansion'; Social, political and professional benefits of the White Paper; Failure to implement provisions of the White Paper; Call for allowing teachers to lead the way in education.

Opinion. Discusses the Green Paper on special education in Great Britain. Summary of proposals from the paper; Ballooning costs of educational undertakings for special children; Problems in the implementation of the Paper's recommendations.

Comments on the new British government's education White Paper entitled `Excellence in Schools.' Significance of the 1943 education White Paper entitled `Educational Reconstruction'; Strategy to raise standards of literacy and numeracy; National Union of Teachers' reaction to the new document.

Reports on European Commissioner Padraig Flynn's calls for changes in work practices and training of young people. Unemployment rates of youth throughout the European Union; Promotion of the White Paper `Growth, Competitiveness, Employment' and the Green Paper `European Social Policy: Options for the Union.'

The article discusses the announcement of changes made to the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination in Great Britain, led by education minister Michael Gove. Official changes to the exam include tougher grading to combat alleged grade inflation, a reduction in resit opportunities, and the retention of tiered exam papers for students only in the fields of mathematics and science.

The article discusses a report released in November 2011 by the British Parliament's Business, Innovation and Skills Committee about the government's higher education reforms. The delays to the higher education White Paper were criticized in addition to concerns over how reforms may affect poorer students' access to higher education. Doubts were also expressed regarding the extent to which access agreements will enhance social mobility.

The article discusses the reassurance sought by the Charity Commission from the British government that its higher education reforms will not set an alarming precedent by removing protections that safeguard the charitable status of universities. The Charity Commission says that it is concerned about speculation that the higher education White Paper opens the possibility for universities to convert to non-charitable for-profit status. The terms of the law governing charities are also discussed.

The author discusses the Green Paper, a tentative government report and consultation document of policy proposals for debate and discussion, committed by universities and science minister Jo Johnson in Great Britain. Topics include higher education legislation in the country, educational reform, and the proposes legislation which will become as a Christmas tree bill.

The article reports on the Conservative Party's proposed education policies for British schools. A "green paper" from the Conservatives includes proposals for replacement of key stage 1 English assessments with a reading test at age six, unannounced teacher observations by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), and increased numbers of academy schools. National Union of Teachers (NUT) general secretary Steve Sinnott believes the proposals will harm education and teacher motivation.

Reports on the withdrawal of Hammersmith and Fullham school council's critical response to the White Paper titled `Excellence in Schools.' Speculation over government pressure on the council to change its opinion; Opposition of the council to grant-maintained schools.

This section offers news briefs on higher education in Great Britain as of October 6, 2011. Geoffrey Crossick has announced his plan to resign as vice-chancellor of the University of London in England. The Royal College of Psychiatrists reveals that many students who are suffering from mental health problems failed to receive help. A letter was signed by 40 university chaplains criticising the government white paper on higher education reforms.

The article offers information on the reform of the national programme for the education of gifted and talented children in Great Britain. The proposals for the education of gifted and talented children are comprised in the 21st Century Schools white paper. Julie Fitzpatrick of the National Association for Able Children in Education believes that the programme should be operated regionally. INSET: Research fall-out.

The article reports on sixth-form changes in Great Britain. This would likely end the belief that almost any school applying for a sixth form will receive one, despite the school's level of further education provisions. Jim Knight, the schools minister, claims he expects to be able to make changes established in the Raising Expectations white paper by February 2009.

The article offers British further education news briefs. Consultations have begun to discuss the future of educational improvement and enhancement in British further education. A paper by author Geoff Stanton calls for debate on the social and financial inequities between sixth form colleges and further education colleges. Southgate College marketing manager Kate Bishop has won the 2008 Further Education Marketing Professional of the Year Award.

The article focuses on the school reforms which aim to assist low-performing schools with large numbers of pupils and reinforce social segregation in Great Britain. According to Prime Minister Tony Blair, the overriding priority of the white paper and 14-19 reform is the expansion of high-performing General Certificate of Secondary Education schools with school sixth forms offering A-levels so that more young people can go to university.

The article comments on the education white paper proposals of Education Secretary Ruth Kelly as educational reform in Great Britain. Kelly should sought more powers over operational matters affecting schools or behave as if they already had them. The exam standards will be in the hands of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

The article reports that in Great Britain private Muslim schools likely to be fast-tracked into the state system have been identified. These schools have been praised for offering a broad and balanced secondary education. The government's white paper include plans to encourage more independent faith schools to give up their status. Director of the Association of Muslim Schools Idris Mears said that at least five schools would be fast-tracked from the 28 shortlisted schools.

The article reflects on reforming the university admission process in Great Britain. It believes on the fairness of a recommendation from a consultation paper of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) on providing a short post-qualification period to students who outperform their existing conditional offer. It emphasises the need for student interviews. The proposals by the DfES deserve support from universities and applicants.

The article presents a perspective on the issues regarding the reforms in the education white paper system in Great Britain. The result of the reform would give privileged families access to the best schools and denied children entry to local schools. According to the author, publicly-funded schools should not be allowed to define their own market.

The article discusses recent events related to the educational system in Great Britain. The white paper on education had to be pulped and a new version printed overnight because of poor spelling and punctuation. The style of what remains is still pretty awful. It has been recently reported that unruly behaviour has spread to Sunday schools. Young Christians have been flooding toilets and setting off fire extinguishers, report the Scripture Union, in a less than forgiving tone. And in church, tearing hymn-books, whispering and climbing over pews are just a few of the sins. One reason given is the growing popularity of the sleepover.

The article comments on the effect of the educational reform by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly on school admissions in Great Britain. The white paper, the proposed education system will focus on the supply-side constraints of school choice by encouraging good schools to expand. The admission arrangements should aim to ensure that parents have easy access to admission information.

Reports on the British government's White Paper on the comprehensive package of reforms proposed by Mike Tomlinson. Changes proposed by Tomlinson in the educational system.

Reports on the changes imposed to the grading scheme of General Certificate of Secondary Education in Great Britain. Comments on the deprivation of pupils to enter high school among pupils with a C marking; Coverage of the examination; Range of test paper scoring.

Reports the Campaign of State Education's (CASE) publication of a paper, titled `Building on Success,' which warned the British government of the dangers of its secondary reforms. CASE support of comprehensive schools; Arguments against grammar schools; Claims of CASE that efforts to raise levels of achievement across the board could be undermined by an increase in specialist schools.

Reports on the reaction of school governors to the plans of the British government to reform secondary schools. Criticism of the plan to increase the number of specialist secondary schools; Requirements for transforming secondary education; Purposes of the government's Green Paper according to the National Association of Governors and Managers.

Comments on the absence of a parental ballot on the selection of schools to become specialists in Great Britain. View on the Green Paper program for educational change; Constant need to raise education standard; Efforts of the government to change educational status.

Focuses on mix and match academic and educational qualifications in Great Britain. Comments from students who are taking combination courses; Consultation paper where the tailor-made courses were first published; Comments from Baroness Blackstone, British education and employment minister; Key reforms in courses.

Talks about the attitude of community and youth workers in England towards receiving funding and statutory status under plans for post-16 reorganization unveiled in the White Paper `Learning to Succeed.' Reaction of college leaders; Comments from Tom Wylie, chief executive of the National Youth Agency; Role of further education in boosting young people's capacity.

Reports on the formalization of the British government's school curriculum review. Authorization of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to carry out the sort of a review that it was already conducting; Main conclusions of the advisory paper from the QCA to ministers; Timetable for implementation of the school curriculum; List of appointments to the government advisory committee on personal social and health education.

Looks at some of the proposed changes which will be made to education procedures in Great Britain. Reference to a white paper which was issued; Views of government officials on the proposed changes which will be made.