Education

Open Access Government highlights the latest education news in the UK. Analysis of schools, colleges, universities, further and higher education and teaching is also available.

We have articles on special needs in education and the growing understanding of child mental health. Articles are also available concerning university fees and policy changes within higher education. Popular topics such as Women’s place in STEM subjects and the growth and importance of the digital transformation in education.

You will also be able to find articles on teachers experiences and the increase in apprenticeships across the UK within this category.

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How can managed IT services help your education staff do more with less?

With tight budgets and constant underfunding, managed IT services offer a practical solution for public schools, helping them manage technology efficiently.
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How can we support pupils with the transition back to school?

Transitioning back to school after the holidays presents challenges for both pupils and teachers, but with thoughtful strategies and support, it can be a positive experience.
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A-level and T-level Results: 2024 marks changes across UK

Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are receiving their A-level, T-level, and other Level 3 results today.
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Revolutionising modern teaching with AI

As the use of AI rapidly increases educators must understand the many real advantages it can bring, how it can be used practically within the education sector and how to support both teachers and students during this integration.
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Rebuilding parental engagement to solve the post-pandemic school attendance crisis

Research has found that schools have seen a decrease in school attendance over the past two years. One of the most significant factors cited is deteriorating partnerships between schools and parents.
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Achieving affordable child care in Canada

Three years after Canada announced a historic investment to revolutionize child care, Open Access Government discusses the government’s progress in enabling affordable child care nationwide.
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Understanding the impact of sexual assault on university students in the US

Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the US, the profound effects on university students, and how cases of assault can be reduced.
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How can we navigate the 30-hour funding policy in education

In the world of early years education, a significant challenge stands ahead of us in terms of the 30-hour funding policy and its wide-ranging impact on the sector.
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Is your child ready for school? Montessori-based tips on school readiness

Is your child ready for school? This article explores the gap between parent and teacher perceptions of school readiness, offering Montessori-based tips to prepare your child for a smooth transition.
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AI-empowered higher education: Challenges and opportunities

The rise of Generative AI is transforming everything, including education. This article explores the challenges and opportunities of this digital revolution, proposing solutions for policymakers, educators, and students to navigate the future of AI-empowered higher education .
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Potential misdiagnosis of ADHD and ASD in younger school children

A recent study led by experts at the University of Nottingham suggests that signs of age-related immaturity in children may be mistakenly attributed to conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Policy priorities for education in Saskatchewan, Canada

Clint Repski, Deputy Minister of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, outlines the policy priorities for education in Saskatchewan, with a particular focus on literacy and funding.
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Navajo Nation education policy

Open Access Government focuses on the crucial education policy priorities for the future of the Navajo Nation.
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There’s no time like the present: Career planning strategies for researchers

Preparing researchers for a range of post-programmed trajectories has become common practice in universities and their faculties and schools, but why is career planning so important?
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Putting the ‘personal’ in personal tutoring

Student success means ensuring every student is given the opportunity to become the best student – and individual – they can be. Here, Dr David Grey Dr Rachel Maxwell discuss why a personal tutoring system without students at its heart is not fit for purpose.
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Understanding our memory: Practical implications to personalise learning experiences

A study from Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh deepens our understanding of memory processes and gives us insights into improving learning strategies in various fields.
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Improving literacy and math in the US

Open Access Government examines how literacy and math in the US can be improved under the Biden-Harris Administration.
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Assessing the UK’s education and skills: What’s Behind the NEET Numbers?

The latest NEET statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) report paints a disconcerting picture of UK Education and Skills in 2023 for young people. For those aged 16 to 24, over 1 in 10 are NEET (not engaged in education, employment, or training).
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Working skill sets: Is an urgent overhaul of education needed?

In December, the House of Lords called for an urgent overhaul of education, especially at the secondary level, arguing the current focus is now almost entirely academically focused, at the expense of a broader range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
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Addressing language barriers in UK schools

Jess O'Dwyer, general manager for Europe at Pocketalk, explains how tech can address language barriers and transform a child's learning with English as an additional language.

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