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Unrealistic goals and standards make teachers stressed

2 September 2010—Teachers who want to be happier should not try to please everyone and should have a greater say in setting targets, a new survey has revealed. Figures released from the University of Kent, in association with Teacher Support Network, show that teachers with career aspirations and a goal to learn were happier than those facing unrealistic expectations. Continue Reading

GCSE Results 2010

24 August 2010—It is another record year for GCSE results, but there could still be bad news for some students. The lack of university places could cause a domino effect forcing many lower achieving students out of further education altogether, warns the University and College Union (UCU). Continue Reading

A Level results 2010

19 August 2010—Despite students collecting record A level results today, many will be left fighting for university places thanks to an unprecedented shortage of degree courses. Some warn that clearing places could be down by as much as 50 per cent on previous years. Continue Reading

Teachers subjected to abuse in the classroom

17 August 2010—Teachers from different parts of the UK are being subjected to a shocking level of sexual abuse ranging from groping and leering to sexual comments and threats of rape. Continue Reading

1,700 allegations made against school staff last year

10 August 2010—1,700 allegations of inappropriate conduct were made against school staff in the UK last year, according to new figures released this week. Yet, only 143 of those staff accused were actually dismissed or resigned.
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Survey discovers most misspelt word in the English language

9 August 2010—A new survey has discovered that ‘separate’ is the most misspelt word in the English language, the Telegraph reports. The word topped the list thanks to people commonly mistaking the first ‘a’ for an ‘e’. Continue Reading

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