EDUCATION
Leading school improver knighted
BBC Education News
31/12/2008
Professor Tim Brighouse has been knighted.
New Public Benefit Guidance
Charity Commission Guidance Note
17/12/2008
Following consultation, the Charity Commission has published guidance on demonstrating public benefit for companies generally and for those concerned with: the advancement of religion; the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; and fee-charging.
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/news/pblatest.asp
EDUCATION - FURTHER EDUCATION
Queens speech - AoC commentary
AoC Press Release
04/01/2009
We will continue to raise a number of concerns - particularly relating to the inherent complexities set out in the Bill, with new responsibilities being divided between two Departments, local authorities and numerous agencies. (Martin Doel, Chief Executive of AoC).
Ucas-style system for sixth forms could be fiasco, warn colleges
The Guardian
19/12/2008
An online admissions system proposed for 16-year-olds seeking places in colleges and sixth forms could turn into another Sats-style fiasco, ministers have been warned by college heads.
EDUCATION - HIGHER EDUCATION
Conduct codes discourage any staff-student sex
Times Higher Education
18/12/2008
Some universities are asking staff to abide by conduct codes that explicitly advise against having sexual relationships with students.
Links with capital funding bolster carbon reduction plans
HEFCE Press Release
11/12/2008
Plans for cutting the higher education sectors carbon emissions are set out in a recent HEFCE report to the Secretary of State.
Survey shows that one in ten grievances go to watchdog
Times Higher Education
18/12/2008
Average number of cases that exhaust internal complaints process rises.
EDUCATION - SCHOOLS
Creaking special needs system faces overhaul
The Times Educational Supplement
19/12/2008
Two inquiries will review the statementing process and parents rights to information.
Exam board wins contract to run Sats tests next year
The Guardian
31/12/2008
The exam board Edexcel has been awarded the contract to run Sats tests in England next year.
Expulsion of pupils from academies hits neighbouring schools
The Guardian
22/12/2008
Institute of Education review for Sutton Trust criticises flagship government programme.
Pupils nod off in stuffy new-builds
The Times Educational Supplement
19/12/2008
Government plans to deliver thousands of energy-efficient schools could be threatened after recent studies showed the new buildings are making pupils drowsy and less attentive in class.
Recession threatens buildings cash
The Times Educational Supplement
02/01/2009
Schools in line to be built using private sector money under the Building Schools for the Future programme could be put on hold because of the deepening recession.
Teachers to get role model code
BBC Education News
19/12/2008
Teachers in England will have to act as role models both in and out of school under a proposed new code of conduct. The draft code has been published by the General Teaching Council for England (GTCE).
