Schools

Sing it loud: The children raising the roof of the Royal Opera House

Thursday, 12 March 2009

The Royal Opera House is inviting 200 schoolchildren on to its stage this weekend. It's all part of a groundbreaking plan to get pupils singing again.

Passed/Failed: 'I was bullied in the playground'

Thursday, 12 March 2009

An education in the life of Elaine Storkey, religious broadcaster

Education Quandary: 'I want to apply for the headship of a school, but I am worried that I might not be able to stand up to government interference'

Thursday, 12 March 2009

Successful schools adopt a cross-curriculum approach when discussing LGBT issues

Thursday, 12 March 2009

Stonewall, the organisation that campaigns for equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. But perhaps celebration doesn't really capture the mood: the lobbying group, which was founded in 1989 to campaign against Section 28, finds that six years after the repeal of that legislation it is just as busy as it was under Margaret Thatcher.

Rowenna Davis: Turning schools into prisons isn't the answer

Thursday, 5 March 2009

The first thing I noticed when I went back to visit my old state school in north London was the new electronic gated fence. A permanent police officer had been stationed on-site and shiny new CCTV cameras shifted their glassy eyes across the playground. A blaring siren signalled the beginning of the day.

Mother's courage: How a mum won the battle for her disabled son's schooling

Thursday, 5 March 2009

First she won her fight for specialist primary schooling for her severely disabled son. Now Saera Carter has triumphed again by securing a secondary centre for him and others.

Education Quandary: 'My teaching mentor at school is always criticising me and talking to me as if I'm an idiot. What can I do?'

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Schools searching for fresh ideas will find rich pickings at the Education Show

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Three weeks from now, thousands of teachers will flock to the annual Education Show eager to see new products and resources. And this year they'll have the chance to get a bit more physical – by trying out their cycling skills in the new Every Child Matters zone.

Is the Government right to be concerned about home-schooling?

Thursday, 26 February 2009

The NSPCC is backing a national Government investigation into home-schooling, leaving many devoted parents feeling they're in the firing line. Hilary Wilce speaks to some of the mothers and organisations involved

Education Quandary: 'I'm not a cricket fan and wonder whether it can really be used to raise standards. Or is this idea just another education gimmick?'

Thursday, 26 February 2009