Comprehensives see surge in private school pupils applying to do A-levels in their sixth forms  Jessica Shepherd The Guardian, Tuesday 12 April 2011 A growing number of teenagers from private schools are applying to attend top comprehensives for their A-levels, it has emerged. Headteachers from leading state schools have told… read full article »

Comment | Published in The TES on 15 April, 2011 | By: John d’Abbro When I was first asked to be headteacher of Jamie’s Dream School for Channel 4, I assumed it was one of my friends ringing me up to play a prank As the series has ably demonstrated,… read full article »

With the various bank holidays coming up over the next few weeks, be aware that deadlines are liable to be moved from their usual spots. The TES in particular will be affected, so be sure to check with us if you need confirmation about that, or any other publication. Most… read full article »

News | Published in The TES on 1 April, 2011 | By: Irena Barker Two-thirds of primary and early-years staff suffer, but very few report their injuries Lilliputian children’s furniture, extra-low sinks and sitting on the floor with pupils are leading to serious health problems among staff in primary and… read full article »