How to become an academy
Switching to academy status may seem daunting to some, especially small, schools. Those who were first in the queue offer some advice on how to make it as painless as possible
Schools at the sharp end of knife crime education
Young children in inner-city areas may have to face knife crime in their neighbourhood. Does it help them to tackle the issue head-on at school?
Every school should have a wonder room
Chris Arnot visits Nottingham University Samworth Academy's cabinet of curiosities - a museum-like room packed with exhibits and puzzles that stimulate pupils' imaginations and generate a sense of wonder
Not so much deregulation of HE, more dismantling of the foundations
David Willetts says he aims to deregulate higher education. But though there may be increased market competition, there will still be plenty of regulation and control, says Roger Brown
New allegations have been passed to ministers claiming that the country's biggest FE college and major provider of prisoner education has received public money which it is not entitled to, reports Andrew Mourant
• Campaigners say new rules forcing asylum seekers to pay higher student fees with no access to grants or loans are 'deeply regressive' and equate to a bar on asymlum seekers attending university, reports Harriet Swain
• Fashion students at Edinburgh College of Art will be made to use size 18 mannikins under a government backed scheme to encourage designers to design for real women and not just size 0 models, the Independent is reporting.
Lynne Featherstone, the minister for equalities, who spearheads the government's body-confidence campaign, said: "Too many people feel pressured to focus their energies on how they look. I want to shine a light on initiatives that celebrate a range of body images as diverse as the society we live in."
The paper says many more colleges around the country are expected to follow suit.
• Questions are being asked in Sweden about the profits made by private companies operating Free Schools, according to a report in The Local.
• A philosophy academic is teaching primary school children to argue and to think for themselves. For the past three years Dr Andrew Fisher – an academic in the department of philosophy at The University of Nottingham – has run philosophy clubs in primary schools in the Bilborough area of the city. Fisher and the children explain the benefits of the scheme in this video.
Nearly every family in the UK is descended from migrants. Find out more on the Guardian Teacher Network this week
Also, following on from the Guardian's terrifying exclusive on Monday about record greenhouse gas emissions the network has produced a specially written set of activities for KS2 and KS3 pupils including geography activities that will help explain global warming and rising CO2
Reading for Pleasure
This half-day conference for primary school teachers will help you inspire students to read with pleasure and maintain the reading habit. Andy Stanton, author of the Mr Gum series, will be joined by Julia Eccleshare, Guardian children's books editor, and reading development experts.
Time: 1 July, 9.15-12.45. Cost: £48, including refreshments and resources
Insight into Journalism: investigative and features journalism
This seminar, part of our popular Insight into Journalism series, gives secondary school teachers and college tutors the chance to spend a day at the Guardian. You'll meet specialist journalists from the investigations team, find out from writers what makes a good features article and learn about commissioning, editing and interview techniques.
Time: 8 July, 9.15-4.30. Cost: £72, including lunch and resources
Making the most of media opportunities to enhance your school's profile
Whether it's sharing good news or handling a crisis, headteachers and school management teams need to be able to handle the media in all of its forms. This one-day seminar in association with the NAHT is essential for new and aspiring heads as well as established school leaders who wish to update their knowledge. It includes a session on social media, 13 June, Birmingham and 20 September, London
Distinctiveness and branding in higher education
Higher education institutions will struggle in the marketplace unless they stand out from competitors and make sense to stakeholders. The Guardian's half-day seminar in partnership with the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education will explore what it takes to develop and maintain a distinctive brand that attracts students, staff and funders. Participants will hear from experts, examine case studies and have the opportunity to network with peers, 28 June, London
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