Schools concentrated mainly on
raising standards of pupils' literacy, numeracy and attitudes to learning.
TEACHERS jeered Education Secretary David Blunkett yesterday as he praised them for their work in
raising standards in schools.
First, it demonstrates a willingness to play by international rules while
raising standards. Second, it makes us accountable and predictable during our engagements.
Every country needs people committed to tackling social injustices,
raising standards of public behaviour and holding out the hope of a better future.
Too often though I found I was simply reacting to the next deadline, task or concern, rather than being proactive and focusing on my core purpose of
raising standards.
Capita's National
Raising Standards in Secondary English Conference is ideally timed to coincide with the implementation of the new Secondary English curriculum and broadened focus on literacy across the syllabus.
EACH young person in North Wales has just one shot at their education and all of us, parents, teachers, school governors and politicians, have a responsibility in
raising standards.
Such training is a key factor in
raising standards. Private agencies do not have to provide training opportunities.
It was given on the basis that the close involvement of the college with the Caldwell school will benefit the education of present and future pupils and contribute to
raising standards and attainment.
"Our approach has always been to work very closely with all our schools and we are pleased that the Secretary of State recognises the important role of local authorities in
raising standards," he said.
Caroline Gruen, Head of Learning, considers the challenges of
raising standards in education and how this national programme represents a huge opportunity for Kirklees to rise above them.