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New grants to attract student teachers towards further education

New grants are being offered to student teachers by the Welsh Government, who hopes to attract a greater number of teachers to further educational colleges. Read more

Exams have become easier over the past few years, says Ofqual

A Level and GCSE exams have become easier over the past few years, a review from the qualifications regulator Ofqual has found. Read more

Boredom is “the new stress”

Boredom “is the new stress” and affects almost everyone in the workplace, a study by the University of Central Lancashire has revealed. Read more

Colleges want FE loans scrapped or delayed

The majority of professionals in colleges want FE loans to be delayed or scrapped, a survey has revealed. Read more

If I learnt anything, it was the value of listening to and understanding the other side of the debate: conference 2012 from a student perspective

In the opening week of April 2012 I was fortunate enough to attend the ATL annual conference – a conference designed to offer debate and discussion for teachers in all areas of the education sector. Read more

Optimistic people are less likely to suffer a stroke

A positive outlook on life can help to keep your heart healthy with ‘optimistic’ people up to 50 per cent less likely to suffer a coronary or a stroke claim scientists. Read more

Lecturers should have teaching qualifications, says NUS President

The President of the National Union of Students (NUS) says lecturers should have a teaching qualification to “try and improve the quality of teaching that students receive” now that tuition fees have risen. Read more

Pressures of education “damaging lecturer and teacher health” say ATL

The pressures of education are “damaging lecturer and teacher health”, a survey by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has revealed. Read more