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Ethnic diversity in schools reduces discrimination

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children from ethnic minorities suffer more racial discrimination in schools where white children are the majority, according to new research.

Emotional wellbeing key to boys' achievement

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Schools must support the emotional development of working class white boys to raise achievement levels, said an Ofsted report published today.

Pre-apprenticeships ignored by Bill

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Government plans to strengthen apprenticeships do not include measures to improve so-called pre-apprenticeships - despite an Ofsted report that revealed failings in provision.

Truancy rate higher in deprived areas

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children from disadvantaged families miss school more often than those from more privileged backgrounds, according to the latest truancy data.

Children's toolkit to aid consultation

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children in Stoke-on-Trent are to benefit from a child-friendly version of the School Improvement Planning Framework.

Government refuses call to overhaul testing in schools

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted and the government will not consider reform of testing in schools, despite recommendations from a cross-party group of MPs.

Chess used in bid to boost exam results

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

An alternative education scheme at a pupil referral unit (PRU) in Bradford is using chess to increase pupil confidence and improve exam results.

Kids Company to expand lunch club

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A scheme to help young Londoners prepare for the move from primary to secondary school has spawned a range of lunchtime clubs.

Balls "anger" over SATs fiasco

22 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's secretary, Ed Balls, has expressed his "frustration and anger" at the delayed SATs results fiasco.

Tories launch inquiry on exams and testing

21 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Conservative Party has launched an inquiry into testing, assessment and exams.