Private School Vs State school
The private school vs state school debate is one of the oldest and most hotly argued academic questions. We take a fresh look at some of the pros and cons of each type of schooling.
View ArticlePrivate Tutors for State Schools
The news that a private tutoring company would be setting up camp in several state schools caused controversy this week. We look at the details of the story, and ask whether it is an 'unethical use of...
View ArticleShould School Discipline Be Stricter?
Following a wave of violence on British streets, politicians and campaigners have questioned school discipline, asking whether stricter rules in school would translate to better behaviour outside the...
View ArticleShould Children Leave School at 14?
Former Chief Inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead has called for the school leaving age in England to be reduced to 14, provoking a furiously heated response across the country. We examine his...
View ArticleShould We Teach RE in Schools?
Should we teach RE in schools? A recent comment by the Archbishop of Canterbury has sparked a debate on the inclusion of religious education on the National Curriculum.
View ArticleUK Schools in ‘Anti-Gay Marriage’ Scandal
A row has erupted over claims that a letter sent to over 300 Catholic state schools urged against gay marriage and may have led to some students being encouraged to sign an online petition.
View ArticleShould PE be ‘Fun’ for Girls?
A new survey reveals that the number of girls doing enough physical exercise is disturbingly low - and shows that many female pupils have pinpointed school PE lessons as the reason why.
View ArticleHow Can We Stop School Children Smoking?
Startling figures reveal the true extent of the underage smoking problem in the UK. But what is the best way to stop school children smoking, and whose responsibility is it anyway?
View ArticleA Bible in Every Classroom
A controversial new scheme aims to put a Bible in every English school, but not everybody is equally excited by the idea...
View ArticleWhy Schools MUST Introduce Body Image Lessons
In light of extremely worrying revelations from a Parliamentary report on body image, we must take action to arm children against unhealthy and unrealistic media ideals of appearence.
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