Yesterday, the schools inspectorate cautioned that children are receiving "uninteresting and uninspired" lessons. Ofsted’s chief inspector, Christine Gilbert, conveyed her concern about the low expectations of teachers and their inadequate knowledge of the subject leading to disordered lessons. In Ofsted’s …
Empty Classrooms Expose Flaws In Private Colleges Boom
LSST, a private college in North London, is currently offering government-funded places to individuals who lack the necessary skills. These candidates are sourced from Eastern European nations and even recruited off the streets. According to sources, lecturers have found themselves …
I Could Have Got A Better Degree’: Readers On Working While Studying At University
As tuition fees and living expenses continue to rise, many students are seeking paid employment to make ends meet. We asked for students to share their experiences of balancing university with paid work and received a range of responses.
One …
OK, If You’re So Clever…
Andrew Nierman, although not a household name, holds the title of World’s Smartest Person. He was awarded the honor earlier this year by the International High IQ Society after completing the Haselbauer-Dickheiser Test for Exceptional Intelligence. Nierman answered 22 out …
Lego Professor Of Play: Apply Now For The Most Coveted Job In Education
The University of Cambridge is accepting applications for the coveted role of Lego Professor of Play, Development and Learning. The new, permanent position will head the University’s newly established Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning (Pedal). …
Dozens Of Jamaican Teachers Hired To Work In British Schools
Geoff Brown, once a headteacher, will be housed at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica with fellow tourists seeking refuge from the scorching heat. Despite this, he is not there as a leisure traveler but as the managing director of …
To Die Like A King: New Study Says It’s Most Dangerous Job In History
The high risk of being a monarch has been a well-known fact since Shakespeare’s time. However, a recent study conducted by a Cambridge professor has provided the first statistical analysis to support this claim. Manuel Eisner, a criminology specialist, examined …
Pisa Programme Not About Short-term Fixes
The letter authored by Dr. Heinz-Dieter Meyer and other scholars, published on theguardian.com on May 6th, contains several false claims about the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Pisa program. Contrary to their assertions, there is no evidence to indicate …
Cover-up
In earlier times, doctors and scientists were held in high regard for their altruistic efforts to cure illnesses, prevent diseases, and create a safer, healthier future for humanity. However, in recent years, instances of incompetence and negligence have caused widespread …
Julie Goodwin Courage Obituary
Julie Goodwin Courage, my dear friend who has passed away at the age of 44 due to ovarian cancer, will always be remembered as an exceptional teacher and an inspirational figure in her personal life. She taught new media at …