School reports: time to change

Article Abstract:

Many parents in the UK are dissatisfied with the reports produced by schools. They feel that these reports are often too generalized, only giving information about the child's motivation and attitude and the work covered. Some parents believe that reports are too positive, covering up areas of weakness. Research reveals that parents want reports in which reasonable comparisons are made with other children in the class, instead of just crude scores or ratings. Only a minority of reports indicate what children need to do to improve.

Analysis, Parent-teacher relationships, Parent-teacher relations, School reports

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Turning over a new leaf

Article Abstract:

There is now strong emphasis in the UK on making reading fun for children. However, some children still fail to associate reading with fun, especially if they struggle to read and feel that books place them under pressure. Experts emphasize that parents should seek to share books with their children, rather than forcing them to merely read each word, and that schools should place more value on a more extensive range of literacy sources, such as magazines and manuals.

Government domestic functions, Children, Study and teaching, Reading

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A land of lively, varied cities

Article Abstract:

The Midlands region of the UK has a wide range of universities and higher education colleges. Cities such as Leicester, Coventry and Lincoln offer many attractions for students, including live music, cinemas and theatre. The Midlands is a relatively inexpensive region in which to live, and also has the advantage of being not too far from London, England. It is also possible to travel easily into the countryside from the Midlands.

Universities and colleges, Schools

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