VIDEO: Words key to school performance
New research has found children with poor language skills at the age of five are less likely to do well by the time they leave primary school.
Source: BBC Education
VIDEO: Words key to school performance
Kenyan teacher on $1m prize shortlist
A Kenyan business studies teacher who speaks out against terrorism is in the shortlist for $1m prize for the world’s best teacher.
Source: BBC Education
Kenyan teacher on m prize shortlist
Early language skills 'key to success'
Research shows poor language skills can have an impact on attainment that lasts at least until the end of primary school.
Source: BBC Education
Early language skills ‘key to success’
Warning over nursery free hours plan
Half of nurseries in England will struggle to offer extended free care for pre-schoolers, a survey by the National Day Nurseries Association suggests.
Source: BBC Education
Warning over nursery free hours plan
London maths teacher in world's top 10
A maths teacher from a London comprehensive has reached the top 10 finalists for a million-dollar global teaching prize.
Source: BBC Education
London maths teacher in world’s top 10
Investigations into 21 illegal schools
Labour accuses the government of inadequate action to close down illegal schools, after it is revealed there are 21 institutions being investigated in England.
Source: BBC Education
Investigations into 21 illegal schools
Hundreds of students hit by data breach
The University of Greenwich apologises after it published personal details about hundreds of its students.
Source: BBC Education
Hundreds of students hit by data breach
School buildings in 'deplorable' state
Teaching union leaders say not enough money is being spent to repair school buildings with leaking roofs, poor windows and cold cramped classrooms.
Source: BBC Education
School buildings in ‘deplorable’ state
Should Ofsted get a US boss?
There are suggestions that the next head of Ofsted will be from the US charter school movement
Source: BBC Education
Should Ofsted get a US boss?
Parents 'using cannabis' at school gates
Some parents have been seen “using cannabis” while dropping off and collecting their children from a primary school, a deputy head teacher reveals.
Source: BBC Education
Parents ‘using cannabis’ at school gates