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Suggests that older pupils in both primary and secondary schools are most likely to view unsuitable content on the Internet, according to a research conducted by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in 2006. Overview of the research methodology; Other findings of the research; Remarks from Charlotte Barrow from the Department of Education and Social Science at UCLan.

The article presents comments by the author stating though School Standards Minister Nick Gibb claims to endorse an evidence and research based policy, teachers in England are told both what to teach and how to teach, while the content of their courses is stipulated by the British government and the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted).

Reports that Prince Charles urged the British government to enable students to learn more practical skills in school during a seminar on the future of traditional skills held in Gloucestershire, England as of September 2005. Reason of students for leaving school early; Skils that can be taught at schools.

Introduces an article on research in progress into teachers' experiences of initial teacher preparation, induction and early professional development in England, published in a 2005 issue of the "Journal of Education for Teaching."

Provides information on the ConfEd Summer Conference scheduled from July 7 to July 8, 2005 in Leeds, England. Speakers; Theme of the conference.

Provides information on the Belmas International Conference 2005 scheduled on September 23 to September 25, 2005 in Milton Keynes, England. Theme of the conference, Keynote speakers.

‘… Public opinion in England is disposed to put quite an excessive reliance on the system of competitive examinations … Examinations, as ends in themselves, occupy too much of the thoughts of parents and teachers. Their very convenience and success has led to their multiplication and to their occupying too large a place in the system of national education.’ Discuss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights the annual conference of the National Foundation for Educational Research/Confederation of Educational Service Managers in London, England. Research-engaged school as a possible method of making educational practice more evidence-based; Concern over the role of the school improvement partner as mediator of research; Views on pupil performance data such as the Pupil Achievement Tracker.

Reports that Derek Clark introduced his discussion paper on education at the UKIP conference in Bristol, England. Central issue of the thesis of Clark. Assertion by Clark that the general certification for secondary education examination had been severely compromised by continual government interference. Decline of teacher training colleges.

Presents information on the development by the Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examination board of vocational courses in 2004 that are aimed to stop students from dropping out of education. Basis of qualifications; Importance of providing vocational subjects for students.

Features the January 2004 ConfEd conference in Birmingham, England, which brought together senior national policy makers with the leading local government officers in education. Information on the presidential address of ConfEd president Cynthia Welbourn; Description of the local education authority; List of changes needed by the policies that affect children.

Highlights the conference on sex, sexuality and relationship education held in the University of London Institute of Education in London, England on May 29, 2003. Speakers who contributed ideas at the conference; Overview of the research presented at the conference concerning views of teachers on sex education.

The article focuses on a conference organized by Local Government Association and the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) in England. It was attended by childcare education workers and the theme was poor performance of British students in academics in later years due to early start of schooling.

The article presents a review of five academic journals by the editorial team of the periodical "Education (UK)." The journal "Research in Post Compulsory Education" highlights initiatives and marketing of higher education. The latest issue of "Sex Education" emphasizes upon school sex education to young women in England and Scotland. "Educational Review" includes articles on using dictionaries in modern language exams and the upgradation of vocational studies. "Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management" is the journal of Australia's Association for Tertiary Education Management.

Focuses on the plan of deregulating the Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum. Study on the format of the system; Consultation of the setting proposal; Examination on the details of the education proposal.

The article presents a parliamentary discussion in Great Britain Parliament regarding effects of conversion of schools to academies on teacher pay scales. It presents the response of Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb to the same. Also it presents questions from politicians Flick Drummond and Rebecca Pow regarding efforts of the government to assist teachers in managing their workload.

The article reports that Baroness Armstrong asked the Government what assessment it had made of the General Certificate of Secondary Education and A-Level results on the widening gap in attainment for children and young people in the North East of England compared to those in the South of England. It mentions the widening gap in attainment in the recent secondary school results had exemplified the concern.

The article discusses a court case in which the High Court ruled that a child's isolation and lack of education at a prison in Feltham, England was unlawful.

The article discusses report of the BBC Health News that the charity Freedom4Girls, which normally provides sanitary products to women in Kenya, have been contacted by a school in Leeds, England due to concern of teachers over girls regularly missing days as they can't afford sanitary protection.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the education of boys in Hasidic yeshivot in England. It mentions that some people see the fact that yeshivot are not classified as schools and therefore not subject to Ofsted inspections and curriculum requirements as a loophole that allows religious schools to exist outside the system of inspection provided to all other schools.

The article focuses on recent developments in teacher strikes and negotiations in the education sector in the England; other topics include ongoing strikes in universities, a new pay offer for teachers in Scotland, and mentions issues in dispute include pay, equality, job insecurity, and workloads.

The article focuses on the report submitted by the Education Select Committee of England related to examinations in school. It informs that the reports has pointed issues that will be generated on adoption of single board including lack of incentive, higher fees risk and reduced quality of service to schools. Increased confidence in the system and credibility maintenance will be required in case of multiple exam boards.

Information regarding the issues discussed at a November 30, 2010 meeting on children's health in England at the Westminster Briefing Commonwealth Club of Westminster is presented. Several issues affecting a child's needs were examined such as tribalism inside the Great Britain National Health Service (NHS) and the absence of a holistic view. The event was attended by several speakers including Ian Kennedy, a professor, doctor Chris Hanvey, and Lucy Bailey of Hertfordshire County Council.

The article reports that Sam Gyimah, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Childcare and Education, has announced capital funding for 2018-19 to support the creation of the new school places needed by September 2019.

The author discusses the changes in the education in England, following the budget speech of Chancellor George Osborne. Topics discussed include the merger of education department of local councils and social services for children into one children's services department, the academisation of schools in the country which existed between Balfour Education Act of 1902 and Forster Education Act of 1870, and the prevention for local authorities to provide support to primary and secondary schools.

The article discusses several educational topics that appeared in newspapers in Great Britain during the week of November 27, 2009. The "Daily Mail" devoted almost its entire front page to the Office for Standards in Education's (OFSTED) annual report. An editorial in the "Telegraph" stated that OFSTED shouldn't be overseeing child protection because of its trouble trying to raise standards in schools. The "Scotsman" reported on the decreasing number of school leavers entering employment.

The article discusses the provision of £200 million for new primary places for four- and five-year-olds in parts of England where the number of four- and five-year-olds is expected to grow by 15 percent between 2008 and 2011. Local authorities will need to give an explanation of why they had not already acted to increase the number of spaces, given that birth rates began rising in 2005.

Information about several issues discussed at the third policy breakfast "The Future of Literacy in the Digital Age" sponsored by the National Literacy Trust on the future of literacy in the digital age is presented. Topics include the challenges and opportunities for literacy through technological advances. The event was attended by 40 sector leaders and began with the presentation of the chairperson of the British Film Institute Greg Dyke.

Information about several papers discussed at the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) annual New Heads conference in London, England in November 2008 is presented. NCSL chief executive Steve Mumby encouraged schools and other agencies involved in education and children's services to take responsibility in ensuring educational services delivery for children and young people. It also cites Bob Geldof's comment that the celebrity attraction at the conference is effective.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference hosted by the Secretary of State for Children Schools and Families Ed Balls at the Central Hall in Westminster, London, England on November 18, 2008 is presented. It launches several documents which challenges the leadership of ministers and directors for improving children outcomes. The conference featured ADCS and DCS president Maggie Atkinson and vice president Kim Bromley.

The article mentions topics that are making headlines in England and Scotland including: the front-page story and editorial about the murder of Baby P that was published by the "Sun"; an article about youth and drinking in rural areas that was published in the "Scotsman"; and a story about a head teacher whose zero-tolerance approach to disciplining students led to 478 suspensions that was published in the "Independent" newspaper.

The article focuses on two conferences about education to be held in London, England from January to February 2006. Children's Commissioner Al Aynsley-Green is one of the main speakers of the Winter Conference hosted by ConfEd at the Victoria Park Plaza on January 27, 2006. The Children Act 2004 conference will include case studies and presentations from heads of education to be held at the Portman Hotel on February 21, 2006.

The article discusses the merits of selective education in England and how students who study in selective schools like grammar schools compare to students studying in non-selecive schools like secondary schools. Topics include the ability of grammar schools to influence the social mobility of students who study in them, the performance of students studying in high-quality non-selecive schools, and the policies of the government regarding grammar schools.

The article discusses the merits of baseline assessments of all children when they enter reception class in England. Topics include the opposition by educaion experts and teaching unions to these assessments alleging that it unfairly labels children as under achievers thereby disrupting their learning, and Great Britain's Department for Education's determination to implement these assessments for children in reception class.

The article reports that the Department of Education in England has announced programmes to improve teaching of children's early speech, language and numeracy, along with professional development. It discusses the Expert and Mentors programme, online child development training, and the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL).

The article informs that prisoners at open prisons in England are to start high-quality apprenticeships with employers following a change to the law and the Government's skills agenda. It mentions that the aim is to explore all avenues to boost the employability of ex-offenders when they leave prison.

The article offers information on various programme and measures set by the Government to help improve reading standards in primary schools in England. Topics discussed include the impact and effectiveness of the phonics screening check, the insufficient funding for school libraries, and the measures set by the government to enhance literacy and encourage reading among children. Funding to encourage and promote poetry recitation in schools is also mentioned.