Category : Education Policy


AI to set school attendance targets for truancy

The government will use AI to set individual attendance targets for all schools as persistent absence remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels. Education unions criticise the approach as 'wrong way to go'.

Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum

Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.

Ofsted launches new school report card system

Ofsted introduces its most significant reform in decades, replacing single-word judgements with detailed report cards. Learn how this change aims to support schools and parents.

Education Experts Demand Radical Curriculum Reform

Leading education figures argue the Francis review doesn't go far enough in transforming England's curriculum. Discover why they call for replacing GCSEs and prioritising creative, cooperative learning.

Beyond the Ballot Box: Democratising UK Schools

New research reveals a worrying 'democracy deficit' in UK schools, with students feeling excluded from decisions that shape their education. Discover how giving young people a genuine voice could transform classrooms.

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