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1. Weekly Bulletin.

Author

Coryton, Demitri, Coryton, Julia, Coryton, Laura, Dowle, Alice, and Waterman, Chris

Subjects
EDUCATION, HIGHER education
Abstract

This section offers news briefs on education in Whitehall and Westminster in London, England From February 23 to 27, 2015. Proposals from alternative providers not regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) are needed by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The "Affordable Childcare" report 2014-2015 from the House of Lords was published on February 24, 2015. A debate on childhood cancers was introduced by Member of Parliament Nicola Blackwood.

Published
2015

2. Palace Revolution on admissions and trust schools.

Author

Marshall, Michael

Subjects
MEETINGS, STATE departments of education, EDUCATION
Abstract

The article reports on the opposition of left wingers to the Fiona Millar/Melissa Benn White Paper governing the implementation of a system of independent state schools in Great Britain during a meeting held in the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Former Labor party leader Neil Kinnock disapproves the White Paper. Arguments were raised by attendees.

Published
2006

3. Weekly Consultations - Whitehall.

Subjects
EDUCATION, SCHOOL inspections (Educational quality), PRIVATE schools
Abstract

The article focuses on analysis of government consultations regarding education services in Whitehall region of London, England. Topics discussed include introduction of proposals by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) for short inspection towards good maintained schools; consideration of the Department for Education (DfE) for fees charges by Ofsted towards independent schools; and views over the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) suitability by DfE.

Published
2017

4. Weekly Bulletin.

Subjects
CHILD services, EDUCATION
Abstract

The article presents the May 19, 2014 issue of "EPM Weekly Bulletin" which offers an overview of children's services and education at Whitehall and Westminster in London, England.

Published
2014

5. ATL claims homework gives primary kids too much stress.

Subjects
SCHOOL children, HOMEWORK, PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATION
Abstract

The article discusses research from Great Britain's Institute of Education on the effect of homework on primary school students. It is reported that the study supports claims from the British Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) that homework can cause excessive stress for primary school students, especially among those from low-income or middle-class families.

Published
2008