Educational policy and E Guide - Resources and Review

OFSTED is a non
ministerial government department, whose remit is to improve standards of achievement and quality of education through regular independent inspection, public reporting and informed independent advice. The full text of annual, school and nursery inspection reports are available online.
 
A peer
reviewed international journal on quality systems for education. Deals with research, theory and analysis concerning the restructuring of public education from primary to post secondary level.
 
Promotes the exchange and the production of reliable and comparable information on education systems and on national policies in the field of education in Europe. Includes Eurybase which provides detailed information about education policy and practice in EU countries.
 
Peer reviewed journal which publishes research, reviews and scholarly writings on all aspects of education policy. It seeks to illuminate educational practice at all levels: primary, secondary and tertiary and in many nations.
 
Briefing paper aiming to provide those involved in the Scottish Parliament with information and expertise on matters of educational policy.
 
Summary version of the Government's consultation paper on the National Grid for Learning. A foreword by the Prime Minister is followed by a discussion about the design of the National Grid, features which will bring new opportunities to teachers and learners, and how it will be integrated within the existing system. A timetable for development, targets, and responses to the consultation are outlined. The full text version is available in PDF format.
 
UK government policy and guidance documents for early years development and childcare. Features the text of the 1998 Green Paper, 'Meeting the Childcare Challenge', a summary of responses to the paper, advice on employing nannies, and guidance on partnerships and cooperation between childcare sectors.
 
The purpose of the Center is to collect and report statistics and information showing the condition and progress of education in the United States and other nations in order to promote and accelerate the improvement of American education.
 
Set of annotated links to online courses, course descriptions, tutorials, assignments, tests and other materials used in the teaching of education.
 
This newsletter contains listings of research projects and publications and news from educational research across Scotland. Topics for features include educational policy, educational review, and learning in later life.
 
This international journal of educational studies presents up
to-date information with analyses of significant problems and trends throughout the world. It especially considers the implications of comparative studies for the formation and implementation of policies.
 
Information about the trust and other initiatives such as the Reading is Fundamental project. Includes selected articles from the journal Literacy Today, and a database of books, articles and statistics.
 
Final report of the Independent Committee of Inquiry into Student Finance, established under Andrew Cubie by the Scottish Executive to explore and make recommendations on the future of student finance in Scotland. Presented as a PDF file.
 
School and college performance tables from the Department for Education and Employment. Includes secondary tables, data on GCE A/AS Level passes, and absence tables for primary and secondary schools. Information is given from 1994 onwards.
 
UK Group which exists to promote and support Open College Networks in acting regionally to develop and widen access to high
quality and flexible education, training and learning, particularly for learners who have benefited least from formal provision. Includes the NOCN online newsletter, background information on the NOCN, and a listings of OCNs around the UK.
 
Online journal intended to stimulate informed and competent scientific, philosophical and theoretical debate in the field of academic politics.
 
The complete revised national curriculum for 5 to 16 year olds for all the required subjects in England. Published in January 1995.
 
Official information from the DfES, the UK Government department responsible for education and employment policy. Offers information for parents, schools, job seekers and employers, and resources for training and equal opportunities. Also includes all DfES press releases.
 
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