Archive: City Academies

Gove shrugs off academy outrage

Only 153 schools have applied for academy status

Michael Gove has been forced to defend rushing legislation revolutionising the schools system through parliament after the government admitted only 153 schools had applied to become academies.

Gove determined to push through academy plans

First fully-selective academy to promote performing arts

Free school benefits questioned

Free school benefits questioned

Swedish model may not be as attractive as previously thought

Research undermining the value of 'free schools' backed by the new coalition government has brought Michael Gove's policy into question.

Gove determined to push through academy plans

Standards will rise because of shift, Gove says

Education secretary Michael Gove has reiterated his determination to push through his academy programme.

Reshuffle casts doubts on school reform

Lord Adonis, now being sent to transport

The decision to move Lord Adonis from his education brief over to transport had prompted concerns about how the direction of school reform.

Budget 'boost to failing schools'

Darling to release more cash for schools?

Despite a projected tight round of public spending, the chancellor is expected to make extra money available to tackle failing schools.

Best schools urged to mentor underachievers

Govt wants good schools to sponsor academies

The government wants the most successful schools to help those that are failing, claiming such partnerships can produce "huge leaps" in results at the least successful schools.

First fully-selective academy to promote performing arts

Birmingham to get own version of BRIT school

England is to get its first fully selective academy, catering for performing arts students.

Cameron tries to claim co-op movement for Tories

Cameron calls for parents to run schools

David Cameron has encouraged parents to set up their own schools, claiming this would raise standards.

Universities to partner schools in participation drive

Denham announces uni-school partnership push

The government today encouraged more universities to work with schools in a bid to widen participation in higher education.

MPs warn against rushed school building

Hidden costs of PFI emerging

The government should be cautious about relying on private money to fund new school building projects, a committee of MPs has warned.

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