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The article discusses a proposal from Great Britain's Charity Commission that would allow British independent schools to maintain their charitable status by lending teachers to public schools. The proposal reportedly comes as many private schools in Great Britain are faced with losing their charitable status under updated Charity Commission guidelines. The goal of the teacher lending schemes outlined in the proposal is to create educational partnerships across the public and private sector.

The article focuses of the 2006 results of teacher assessments of half a million students aged five and under in England, which found that there was a decrease in the number of children in that country who were judged to have a secure grip of language and numbers, and failed to achieve expected levels of physical and emotional development.

The article focuses on the results of a study conducted by great Britain's Department for Education and Skills which found that public confidence in school discipline and educational standards in the country is eroding, and also found limited support for Prime Minister Tony Blair's handling of educational services.

The article focuses on the development of new safety standards for school trips in Great Britain. The plans are being designed by the British Standards Institution with input from teachers, parents, and travel professionals. The new standards will make one adult accountable overall, with tiered levels of responsibility for other adults facilitating student travel.

This article reports on the efforts to combat the decline in interest in physics and chemistry. Fewer students are taking the science A-levels and experts say that it could affect the future of science in the United Kingdom. The Royal Society, the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Association for Science Education have created a new organization to help try to change the problems facing science in schools.

The article discusses the consumption of junk food by students on their way to and from school and the poor meals served at school which contributes to unhealthy eating patterns. Jamie Oliver, a television chef, brought the cafeteria conditions in London, England to the public's attention. The British government is implementing new regulations to ensure healthier school meals.

This article reports on a study done by Ofsted on the safety measures of nurseries and day care centers in the United Kingdom. The group reported a one percent increase of inadequate centers as they have tightened their standards. Complaints from parents included inadequate supervision, improper hygiene and abuse. The worst offenders were the after-school clubs touted by Tony Blair. INSET: Care and health failings.

This article talks about parents in the United Kingdom who are anxious about helping their children with homework. Many parents express surprise when they realize how difficult their child's schoolwork is. As many as 5.2 million adults are estimated to lack the skills needed to speak English on the level of the average fourteen year old. More than twice that number are unable to perform at the fourteen year old level for mathematical skills.

A report given by Institute for Public Policy Research says that British children who are educated about finances could have 32,000 more pounds by the time they reach their forties. The study is based on observing financial education programs in the U.S. and the resulting benefits. New materials on financial education are being given to schools.

This article reports on the declaration by the charity of BackCare that children who are tilting back their chairs should not be scolded. Many children suffer from stiff backs and poor posture, which leads them to tip back in their chairs. The school furniture is not designed ergonomically. BackCare is now campaigning for more comfortable classroom furniture.

The article reports on the replacement examination administered to A-level students by the board of Assessment and Qualifications Alliance after a cheating incident was discovered in small colleges and schools in London, England. The students tried to acquire the questions in advance that the board made an immediate action. The board warned of disqualification in the exam and future admittance for students who will be caught of cheating.

The article reports on the statement made by the New Philanthropy Capital research institute that academies in Great Britain represent a high-risk investment for wealthy donors who want to support education. It was stated that there was not enough evidence to say whether these schools are the best way for donors to spend their money. The group suggested that donors should give support to other educational causes.

The article reports on the appearance of seven flagship schools in a table of the bottom 200 state schools for key stage 3 (KS3) results in England. On the contrary, KS3 results continue to rise across the country in 2005 compared to the 1997 results. In addition, the number of academies among the bottom 200 schools fell from nine to seven.

The article presents the report released by the government of Great Britain which showed that youths studying in bigger sixth-forms will have greater chance of getting good A-level test grades. The results of the study have called into question the plans of the government for allowing more schools in the country to open their own sixth-forms. The figures released by the government raise doubts about the ambitions of the government itself to increase the number of school sixth-forms in the country.

Reports on the increase in the proportion of primary pupils in illegally large classes in Great Britain. Failure of laws governing class sizes to address the issue; Reasons prompting schools to increase class sizes.

Reports on the need for Great Britain to close the widening gap between the General Certificate of Secondary Education rich and poor. Failure of pupils with basic qualifications to improve; Recommendations from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Reports that many secondary schools have met a key government target to boost school sports in Great Britain. Increase in the number of students participating in sports; Hours required for students to spent on physical education and school sports; Percentage of schools not offering cricket.

Reports on the performance rating of Ruth Kelly as Education Secretary, according to headteachers from the top 100 state schools in Great Britain.

Reports on the decrease in the list of compulsory words that must be mastered for the higher paper of GCSE Latin examination in Great Britain. Curriculum design for ancient literature; Scope of education reform relating to classical languages; Lack of enthusiasm among secondary students for the subject.

Reports on the threat of discipline problems to the government campaign for pupil participation in sports in Great Britain. Effort to contain badly-behaved teenagers according to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Reduction in the obesity levels; Investment in school sport facilities.

Discusses the debate generated by chief inspector David Bell's accusation that some private Muslim schools pose a threat to social cohesion in Great Britain because they did not teach enough about other cultures. Bell's remark that traditional Islamic education offered by a growing number of schools does not entirely fit children for life in modern Great Britain; Reactions defending the Office of Standards in Education chief; Criticisms made by Iqbal Sacranie, secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain, against Bell's accusations; Warning to the government about allowing religious groups to sponsor academies and independent state-funded schools.

Reports on the attempt of Charles Clarke, the Education Secretary to stop universities from scrapping academic subjects in Great Britain. Complaints from scientists and students to the closure of the chemistry department at an Exeter university; Need for government intervention to protect the science courses; Agreement on a list of key subjects of national strategic importance.

Reports that a teacher raped by a 15-year-old student while marking books in her classroom at Westminster City boys' school in London, England, has threatened to sue her school after it emerged the boy had allegedly tried to rape another teacher. Plans of the teacher to sue the school if evidence emerges that it knew of the boy's violent history; Security audit conducted by the school after the assault; Statement from a spokesman for Westminster council.