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Back in the saddle: Why the Government wants more children cycling to school

Once it was normal for children to cycle to school - but now only a tiny minority do. Andy Sharman meets the people who're steering the Government's £

Pupils, aged 7, could be asked to sign exam 'honesty codes'

Children as young as seven could be asked to sign "honesty codes" at their schools in a plan to cut down on cheating in curriculum tests and exams.

Scrap diplomas and go back to the drawing board, urges CBI

Scrap diplomas and go back to the drawing board, urges CBI.

Every primary school to have a specialist maths teacher

Every primary school to have a specialist maths teacher.

'Domestic Abuse Lessons Are Needed'

Children should learn about domestic violence, honour-based crimes and forced marriage as part of the school curriculum, MPs have said.

Schools told to improve or close

Almost one in five secondary schools in England is to be given a warning to improve exam results or face closure.

Diplomas 'could spell disaster'

Plans for an all-embracing system of Diplomas could spell disaster for England's education system, a report by a leading academic has warned.

Disadvantaged children 'losing out' to targets

Working class pupils suffer in schools due to the pressure of targets exerted on teachers, according to new research.

Teachers rewarded for hard work

June will see the commencement of a nationwide ceremony to celebrate the achievements of teachers throughout the UK.

£5m to tackle weapons 'hot spots'

A £5m fund to fight knife and gun crime "hot spots" across England and Wales has been pledged by the home secretary.