Category: Provocative Education Updates

Judith Dawson, my late friend and former colleague, passed away at the age of 67 due to cancer. She was known for being an exceptional political correspondent on Sky News. However, our paths crossed when she worked as a producer …

Back when I was a student, teachers used to warn "you’ll have someone’s eye out with that," referring to unnecessarily hazardous items like pencils, erasers, and paper. However, now that mobile devices are commonplace, they are often assumed to be …

In his farewell speech as chief inspector of schools in England, Sir Michael Wilshaw has proposed revolutionary changes to education for non-university attendees due to a skills gap endangering the country’s prosperity. The inspector, who also served as a former …

Nestled in the rural areas of Derbyshire is an extraordinary school with a penchant for supporting its students while engaging the community. Despite being a small comprehensive school, it boasts impressive GCSE results and a continuous upwards trajectory. Anthony Gell …

Imperial College London sets the maximum tuition fee for full-time home students at £9,250. Details on the fees for different courses can be accessed on the official website of the college: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/students/fees-and-funding/.

Financial assistance is available to students from underrepresented …

Steve Jones, a renowned geneticist who has spent most of his career studying snails, describes his profession as life in the slow lane. While he is undoubtedly one of the top six geneticists working with mollusks, he is far better …

The government’s confusion extends beyond Brexit to other policy areas, including the future funding of English higher education. Prime Minister Theresa May formed a review into this matter in February, led by Philip Augar. While some may believe this to …