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Parents fear ‘supersize’ primary schools, says Netmums
Education news, Headlines | February 2012
Parents are worrying that a shortage of places is creating “supersize” primary schools, according to the Netmums website.
Prince of Wales: pupils need to go play outside to develop character
Education news, Headlines | February 2012
Schools should provide more team games, outdoor activities and practical workshops to help pupils develop “character”, the Prince of Wales said yesterday.
Does outdoor play help keep the doctor away?
Education news, Headlines | February 2012
Is modern living resulting in more people becoming disconnected from green spaces and the natural world, at the expense of our health and well-being?
Moving to rhymes ‘may boost pupils’ results’
Education news, Headlines | February 2012
Researchers are to investigate whether following a set of systematic movements for 10 minutes a day in class can boost pupils’ results.
‘Outstanding’ schools to be re-examined
Education news, Headlines | February 2012
A quarter of schools rated “outstanding” are to be re-examined because their teaching did not reach the highest standard, says the new chief inspector of schools in England.