Education news uk

Here are some recent education news stories from the UK:

Academy Schools

• The UK's education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has announced plans to give more autonomy to academy schools, allowing them to make their own decisions on curriculum and staffing. (Source: BBC News)
• A report by the National Foundation for Educational Research has found that academy schools are not consistently outperforming maintained schools, despite claims by some that they are more effective. (Source: The Guardian)

Exams and Assessment

• The UK's exams regulator, Ofqual, has announced plans to introduce a new grading system for GCSEs and A-levels, which will replace the current A*-G system with a 9-1 system. (Source: The Telegraph)
• A report by the Education Policy Institute has found that the current exam system is not accurately measuring student performance, and that the grading system is too complex. (Source: The Times)

Teacher Recruitment and Retention

• The UK's National Education Union has warned that the country is facing a teacher recruitment crisis, with many schools struggling to find qualified staff. (Source: The Independent)
• A report by the Education and Employers Taskforce has found that teachers are leaving the profession due to workload and stress, and that more needs to be done to support teacher well-being. (Source: TES)

Funding and Budget

• The UK's education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has announced a new funding formula for schools, which will see some schools receiving more funding than others. (Source: The Guardian)
• A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that schools in the UK are facing a funding crisis, with many schools struggling to make ends meet. (Source: The Times)

Other Education News

• The UK's Office for Students has launched an investigation into the University of Cambridge's handling of a sexual harassment case, following allegations of a cover-up. (Source: The Guardian)
• A report by the National Children's Bureau has found that many children in the UK are not receiving the support they need to overcome disadvantage, and that more needs to be done to address poverty and inequality. (Source: The Independent)