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Cabinet Reshuffle

Well, it looks very much as if Ed Balls will remain at DCSF.  But how far will Gordon Brown go in reshuffling the junior positions?

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Posted by Editor, 05/06/09 13:17:58

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Sustainable Education
Reducing the environmental impact of schools is an issue of growing importance. At a recent conference, Heads heard at first hand how they can make a difference and turn 'sustainable thinking' into 'normal thinking'. Click here...


Difficulties of Pre-Testing
Many senior schools now require pupils to sit some form of pre-test due to an excess demand for places. Robin Badham-Thornhill, Headmaster of Summer Fields, assesses the impact on both pupils and schools. Click here...
 
The View from ISC
A former diplomat, David Lyscom has recently taken up the post as Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Council. Attain's Editor went to talk to him to find out what the future holds for ISC. Click here...
Examination Meltdown
The examination system in this country is in a complete mess and has been undermined by Government obsession with target-setting and league tables. Dr Martin Stephen, High Master of St Paul's School explains.
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Helping Your Daughter Succeed
The Girls' Schools Association commissioned a survey of parents which asked: 'How well do you know your daughter?' GSA President, Jill Berry, looks at the results and how they are being used to help other parents.
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School Uniform: Viewpoints
Attain asked the Heads of three senior (Christ's Hospital, Bedales and Headington) and two prep schools (Kensington Prep and Brockhurst School) to share their views on the importance of school uniform.
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Issue 9 - Digital EditionThe latest issue of Attain is available online free-of-charge as a Digital Edition - a fully interactive ebook version of the magazine. Read Issue 9 now.
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