New futuristic academy looks ahead
The new Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough has a striking arched ceiling, multi-coloured uplighting and sweeping staircases. The headteacher insists that it's not just the architecture that is futuristic - there will be a modern approach to all aspects of school life. But, what does this involve?
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Pre-school teaching programmes have had 'little effect'
It has been reported that the government's £21 billion investment in early-years education has not had a significant effect on children starting primary school. The study looked at five-year olds entering school between 2001 and 2006. Is it too early to assess?
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A* grades praised by top university
Dr Geoff Parks, The director of admissions at Cambridge University has backed the government in the row about record A grades making it difficult for universities to select the cleverest pupils. Why is Dr Parks in favour of A* grades?
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Bright lights hamper concentration
 The British Educational Research Association is warning that brightly lit classrooms "hamper the ability of pupils to concentrate". Its white paper declares that bright lights can cause headaches for pupils. So what does the report recommend?
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Millions were spent on a school earmarked for closure
A school that had been selected for closure had more than £7.5 million spent on it in the years running up to its closure. The East Brighton College of Media Arts closed in 2005, only three years after a multi-million pound PFI refurbishment. Why was so much money spent on a school that was about to close?
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UK primary school class sizes are among the world's largest
 A new report has revealed that primary school classes in Britain are among the largest in the world. This is despite government spending levels that are relatively high in comparison to other developed nations. Which are the only countries with larger average class sizes than Britain?
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