Monthly Archives: February 2012

Friday 24 February 2012

English GCSE examinations to be made tougher

GCSEs in four key subjects are to be made tougher. Exams watchdog Ofqual wants changes to English literature, maths, history and geography GCSEs to ensure students cover the full breadth of the subjects.  Education Secretary Michael Gove has suggested some … Read more

Wednesday 1 February 2012

February Education News

Surging birth rates put pressure on primary school places. More than 450,000 additional primary school places will be needed in England by 2015 as schools face pressure from rising birth rates, new government figures have revealed. The pressure on schools … Read more