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The article discusses rises in the salaries of vice-chancellors of some universities in Great Britain. It examines the results of a survey published in the periodical "Times Higher Education," which reveals that university vice-chancellors received rises in pay as organizations including the University and College Union organized strikes over pay and pension cuts for teachers.

Presents information on documents on education published in Great Britain as of March 26, 2004. Announcement made by the Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, on the publication of inspection reports for several cities in Scotland; Results of the annual survey of placing requests published by the Scottish Executive Education Department.

The article discusses the 2012 state of medical care in schools in Great Britain with a focus on the preparedness of medical support staff, according to a survey conducted by the British Trade Union (GMB).

The article reports on the findings of a satisfaction survey of the British Skills Funding Agency, which reported on the views of colleges and training organisations on minimum contract level policies, the complexity of policy implementation, and the transparency of provision procurement.

The article presents an abstract of the report "Childcare and Early Years Providers Survey," published by the British Government, about the characteristics of British childcare and early years provision as well as the related workforce across public, private, and voluntary sectors for 2010.

The article reports the results of a survey conducted by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) evaluating the use of off-site alternative provision utilized by British schools.

The article discusses a survey conducted by the British national charity 4Children which addresses potential closures and program cuts to Sure Start Children Centres and their impact on British families.

The article discusses the progress of the Children Schools and Families Bill in the British Parliament, noting that it began slowly in January and is expected to finish the Commons Committee stage in early February. It notes that the opposition parties took the opportunity to criticize the Government's education policies. Parent satisfaction surveys, it notes, did not provide enough information on some of the areas.

The article reports that research indicates that more schools in Great Britain have given up on trying to teach students a language by the age of 14. A government study has found that some of the specialist language colleges have failed to reach the mark. A survey shows that the proportion of students learning a language by the age of 14 continues to drop.

The article reports on results from a nationwide survey in Great Britain which found that many employers are illegally using young people to get free workers during the economic recession. The study of approximately 2000 students, that was commissioned by the web site www.studentgems.com, found that 16% have worked unpaid hours for an employer in the year 2009 to gain experience in their chosen field. Most students surveyed weren't aware that doing this was illegal.

The article reports on a survey of members of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers union which found that one in six had had a false allegation made against them by a student's family member. The allegation was immediately dismissed by the school in half of the cases. The police were notified in 16% of the total instances.

The article discusses survey results from the charity Booktrust, which found that more fathers are reading with their children and more children have stated that they enjoy reading. Half of the children surveyed admit to spending more time watching television or to being on the computer than they do reading. The survey of over 3,000 parents, carers, and children found that one in 30 children couldn't remember the last time they read with an adult.

The article discusses research results from Great Britain's Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED), which found that one in five independent faith schools surveyed were failing to teach children anything about other faiths. OFSTED's report also commented on the teaching materials of the faith schools. According to the article, many parents told OFSTED that they wanted more religious acceptance in state schools.

The article discusses the online survey results from the British Youth Council and the National Children's Bureau, which found that 80% from over 500 young people are unhappy with the careers advice they receive. The survey, which questioned 12- to 26-year-olds, stated that most careers advice services from schools, colleges and universities were only slightly or not helpful at all. The people who most influenced the youth about careers are mentioned.

The article discusses a shortage of candidates for graduate vacancies in Great Britain reported by a 2009 survey done by the Association of Graduate Employers. The survey indicated that despite the financial recession, positions would go unfilled because candidates did not have the skills and degree disciplines that employers needed. It noted that candidates were needed with high-level communication skills for dealing with senior directors and clients, and engineering or scientific knowledge.

The article discusses a survey of school support staff in schools in Great Britain which found that teaching assistants in schools feel uncomfortable carrying out medical procedures on students without appropriate medical training. Medical procedures discussed include administering medication for diabetes and changing colostomy bags.

The article discusses a survey of adults in Great Britain which found that the role played by school support staff in helping students and teachers is underestimated. Commentary is provided by Graham Holley, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Training and Development Agency for Schools, on the modern school workforce.

The article looks at the results of a survey on the social divisiveness of faith schools in Great Britain. 72 percent of survey respondents believe that state funded schools should adhere to employment and recruitment policies that do not discriminate based on religious beliefs. The global education program "Face to Faith" is also discussed.

The article discusses the workload of school support staff, who are allegedly working more hours than they are contractually obligated to do. This claim is the result of a survey that was given to members of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers labor union. The results of the survey show the percentage of respondents who are working overtime without receiving a wage.

The article discusses a survey regarding secondary school placement in Great Britain in 2009. Details are given highlighting the reports that approximately 100,000 families were not awarded their first choice of school assignments for 2009. Additional mention is given to further complaints regarding weaknesses in the student placement program.

The article discusses an employer survey by the market research firm High Fliers Research which indicates that college graduates are less likely to find employment than in the previous year. The survey revealed a lower number of job vacancies. High Fliers managing director Martin Birchall comments on a lack of entry-level positions for graduates. The British government has suggested that temporary paid internships may be available for graduates unable to find employment.

The article reports that a government survey of British teenagers indicates that a higher percentage of 16 and 17-year olds plan to continue their education. The number stating they planned to do so and had found a school or training program rose to 94 percent in 2008. The report was issued to evaluate the September Guarantee educational aid program.

The article discusses a survey which discovered adults to have an increasing fear of British children. The article states that 54 percent of respondents believed British children were beginning to behave like animals and 49 percent agreed that children were increasingly a danger to each other and adults. The survey also found that 43 percent of respondents believed that something had to be done to protect them from children.

This article reports on the results of a study found a vast majority of adults surveyed think the government of Great Britain should help parents stay at home. Roughly 70% of respondents believe the government encourages parents to use daycare and return to work. They suggested financial assistance and criticized existing programs.

This article reports that a majority of teachers in Great Britain feel that rising fuel costs are hampering students' education. A survey found that over 70% claimed the extra expenditures were discouraging students from taking part in after school or college activities, sports, or other extracurricular organizations.

The article discusses documents and publications related to education in Great Britain. The Centre for Policy Studies published a report titled "In Bad Faith," which explores the future of faith schools in Britain. The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) published "The Composition of Schools in England," which focuses on the distribution of students between schools. DCSF also published "Survey of Parents in England 2008," which measures parental satisfaction with schools.

The article offers information on a survey conducted by children's charity National Children's Home (NCH), which showed that gun and knife crime is a major concern for youth in Great Britain. The survey found that more than a third of respondents were concerned about gang violence in their area. 63 percent of the respondents believed image was directly associated to gun and knife crime. The findings of the survey were published in "Step Inside Our Shoes: Young People's Views on Gun and Knife Crime."

This article reports on the findings of the annual learning and development survey of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which revealed that skills shortages in Great Britain continue to pose problems. According to the survey, 53 percent of organizations believe that their learning and development work has not been influenced by the skills agenda of the British government. On a positive note, nearly half of employers would consider signing up to the Employer Skills Pledge or the Train to Gain initiative.

The article focuses on a survey conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers which revealed that many teachers in Great Britain still feel that they have not had enough time or training to prepare for the launch of the diplomas in September 2008. Fifty-five percent of the teachers surveyed stated that they have not had enough time to prepare course work.

The article reports on survey results from Professor William Richardson, Director of the Research Centre for the Learning Society at the University of Exeter, showing that only 38% of the 54 admissions tutors were "not likely" or "not at all likely" to accept applicants with diplomas instead of A-level certification in the admissions process in 2010. Results from a similar survey conducted in the year 1994 are discussed.

This article offers information on the PISA survey released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development which focuses on governments' educational policies. The survey shows the negative impact of the British government's educational policies on the country's education systems. Selective schooling systems in England and Northern Ireland have a negative impact on children's academic performance and educational systems as a whole.

The article presents an overview of a 2007 study conducted by the National College for School Leadership (NSCL) of Great Britain called the Headship Index. The study, which measured the eagerness of teachers in Great Britain to become headteacher, showed that 32 percent of teachers are pursuing that goal with eight percent showing confidence on reaching it within the next three years. Almost four in ten teachers surveyed belonging to the 30-44 age bracket want to be head and 64 percent of these signify their determination to get there.

The article presents the results of a survey conducted, determining the degree of theft activity in schools in Great Britain. According to the Howard League of Penal Reform, of 3,000 students, half of their property have been stolen in school, with 57% of the property damaged. Most of the students were also bullied and assaulted, with 46% declaring that they have been called racist names. It was also found that only one third of the incidents have been reported to the teachers or the police.

The article reports that one in eight of England's Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) are inadequate, according to Ofsted. A survey in 2006 found that only around half of the PRUs were found to be outstanding and the other half as problematic. According to the report, the keys to success for PRUs include pupils' high expectations, better curriculum, focus on improving academic and personal development and a better working relationship with local authorities.

The article reports on the claim of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) that the further education (FE) sector as a whole is seen as second best to higher education in Great Britain. A survey conducted by Ipsos MORI and commissioned by the LSC found that, a third of employers, including some who had actually used the FE system for training staff, said they had little understanding of it.

The article reports on the results of a poll on the employment of ex-offenders, conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) of Great Britain. The poll showed that employers are concerned whether ex-offenders have soft workplace skills. The CIPD is urging the government to introduce a national communication strategy.

The article focuses on a survey published by High Fliers Research Ltd. that showed that arts and humanities graduates in Great Britain are likely to earn £50,000 less than other graduates during the first five years after graduation. The survey found that these graduates were also spending far less time looking for jobs than other graduates. The most popular job areas for applications are the media, teaching and investment banking, according to the survey.

The article highlights the results of a survey on personal finance, carried out for the British Department for Education & Skills. The study found that a proportion of young people believed store cards offered better value than credit cards, while some did not know what the financial term APR meant. A percentage of parents surveyed felt that their children did not think money matters were important, with the majority of them expressing concern that their children would also get into debt.

The article reports on the results of a new survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce that found that more than half of today's businesses find it more difficult than five years ago to recruit employees with the skills they need. The survey identified support from British business for the government's Train to Gain initiative, which aims to identify skills gaps in the workforce.

The article reports on the claim of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that teachers and lecturers in Great Britain typically work more than 11 hours of unpaid overtime every week. TUC also claims that, if teachers and lecturers are paid for their overtime, they would be taking an extra £10,000 a year. According to TUC survey, education professionals topped the poll of occupations with the most additional unpaid hours.

The article focuses on a survey by the Association of Graduate Recruiters on the failure of companies to fill job vacancies due to the increasing number of university graduates who lack the soft skills such as team working. The number of job vacancies is expected to increase for the fourth year running, up 15% in 2006.

The article discusses the findings of a survey conducted on the National Union of Teachers in Great Britain. Survey data revealed that majority of state school teachers lack confidence in educating dyslexic pupils. Approximately three-quarters of teachers surveyed felt that they did not have enough additional trained support in the classroom.

The article reports that according to an online survey conducted by recruitment agency Kelly Services, majority of the British teachers covered by the survey have poor grammatical skills. Seventy five percent of the respondents committed mistakes in the use of apostrophe. The survey also shows that most of the respondents' spelling skills are slightly ahead of those of the average students.

The article reports on a survey which revealed that sixth-formers with part-time jobs are unaware of the Education Maintenance Allowance aid of the government in Great Britain. The average earnings of student part-timers is £65 per week. According to the Learning Skill Council, majority of people worked for money and some to enhance their careers.

The article reports on a survey by the Great Britain Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) which revealed the positive reaction of colleges to the introduction of annual assessment visits of health checks by Ofsted. The survey, which was conducted in July 2006, showed that 95 percent of respondents felt that the feedback has helped the college to improve. The respondents also felt that the demands placed on the college during the visit were reasonable.

The article reports on the results of the second National Student Survey in Great Britain. Students criticized university teachers who were not able to meet deadlines and give feedback. Seventy nine percent of students said that libraries, information technology and other resources provided by their universities and colleges meet their needs rather than the teachers. The survey also showed that college teachers in England were poor at explaining concepts to the students. Only 51% were able to explain ideas that were difficult for the students.

The article focuses on the seizure of weapons from school students in Great Britain. According to a survey, 17 percent of primary headteachers and 50 percent of secondary headteachers had seen a student carrying a knife. National Association of Head Teachers General Secretary Mick Brookes emphasized that teachers should not be involved in body searches of young people who are in possession of knives and other weapons.

The article focuses on a survey by the Office for Standards in Education regarding the programs of extended schools in Great Britain. Results of the survey revealed that such programs have been effective in improving self-confidence of children, young people and adults. It also claims that in more than half of the schools and children's centers surveyed, the leadership and management of provision were good.

Reports on the encouragement of teachers' involvement in an online survey to share their expertise on the impact of bad housing on a child's education in Great Britain. Number of children losing out on a proper education because they live in bad housing; Statement from Adam Sampson, director of Shelter, on the survey.

Focuses on a survey by YouGov which revealed that most teachers in Great Britain believe that children do not take part in enough out-of-school sports. Percentage of teachers who believed that sport actively helps children concentrate; Playmates preferred by children; Significance of sport in a child's upbringing.