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Education Journal No.88 (2005-7)
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A Broader Vocational Curriculum Mike Cox, executive manager, Vocational Learning Support Programme at LSDA, observes that, despite the Government's failure to embrace the core of the Tomlinson recommendations, many schools have been broadening their curriculum and offering vocational courses. Letter from Scotia Scotland editor John Dobie looks at the inspection of education authorities by Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education five years after the Standards in Scotland's Schools etc: Act 2000 reintroduced such HMI inspections. Studying in Wales Welsh education continues to evolve differently from that in England. Wales editor Professor Ken Reid looks at higher education following the Rees Review. The introduction of maximum deferred flexible fees will give Welsh students a real advantage but at a price. The full implications remain unclear, both in Wales and for the UK. Media Watch Ruth Kelly in trouble over A-levels. And Creationism - what is happening at The Times? Literacy Short reports on literacy cover research on the effects of different kinds of environmental noise on children's cognition; synthetic phonics; reading comprehension assessment from New Zealand; and the national reading campaign. General section Conferences Demitri Coryton reports from Kidbrooke School's jubilee conference on comprehensive education. Michael Marshall writes about QCA's English 21 forum. Opinion Elizabeth Reid, chief executive of the Specialist Schools Trust, comments on the benefits to school students of global links. John Izbicki warns of the dangers of going on holiday and is highly sceptical about ID cards. Fun Test your aptitude to work in an academy with our questionnaire. Book Reviews Richard Beale reviews A Little Overmatter by Nicholas Bagnall, who once edited the NUT's paper The Teacher. Student Ann-Marie Argyropulo-Palmer reviews a student finance guide by Sean Coughlan. Obituary The Rt Hon Lord Carlisle of Bucklow QC, former Secretary of State for Education. Reference section Document reviews The documents reviewed this month are the Youth Matters Green Paper, Developing Writing through Reading, Talking and Listening from Scottish HMI and Baroness Warnock's pamphlet, Special Educational Needs: a new look, for the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain. Document Digest Reports Digest Reports from LEAs on school transport (from Bridgend), school workforce (Blackburn with Darwen), raising the achievement of mobile pupils (Lambeth), pupil mobility (Lambeth) and special needs (Northumberland). Research section Research Digest Research notes Research editor Michael Marshall looks at evidence-based practice in educational research. Truancy: Who is Helping Whom? Professor Ken Reid finds that research into truancy has revealed that those with major responsibility for dealing with truancy and school absenteeism feel that existing legal sanctions are not working effectively, whilst they bemoan their own lack of professional standing, initial and professional development opportunities. Injuries in Children Michael Marshall looks at a health research report on injuries to children. Short Research Reports This month's brief reports on research projects covers inclusion in primary schools, exploiting the potential for internet use in teaching strategies, racism and sex and relationship education. Parliamentary section Special Educational Needs Just before the summer recess the House of Lords held a major debate on special educational needs. Parliamentary editor Nick Kent reports on the debate, which had significant contributions from Lord Baker and Baronesses Warnock and Shephard. Phoenix New York, Chicago, London, the Tiger Tiger bar and Hampshire. |