BESA showcases best of British education in China with Theresa May
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) accompanied the British Prime Minister Theresa May on last week’s flagship visit to China, showcasing the best of British education products and services. Caroline Wright, Director General of BESA, attended meetings at a Chinese university, alongside a showcase of the best of British Education Technology (EdTech) products. This event […]
Lord Adonis: ‘Poor education at the heart of social crisis’
Lord Adonis has urged Prime Minister Theresa May to appoint a ‘Minister for Good Schools’ with responsibility and funding to improve standards in poor-performing areas. The former Education Minister also said that independent schools should face a 25% tax to help fund teachers’ pay in a bid to raise £2.5 billion to help in hard-to-recruit […]
Grammar school plans scrapped
Theresa May’s plans to expand Grammar schools through England have officially been scrapped, after the policy was omitted from the Queen’s Speech. During the speech, the Queen said the Government would “look at all options” for new schools moving forward. However there was no indication to remove the current ban on selective school expansion. Also […]