Education Media - EdCentral - Results from #320

DfE unable to show whether £270m Multiply programme improved maths

An evaluation of Rishi Sunak’s £270 million Multiply programme found it successfully engaged thousands of adults who were anxious about maths – but was unable to determine whether their numeracy skills improved.

University finally regains teacher training accreditation

Greenwich-accredited courses to resume in September after DfE backtracks on decisions made in ‘market review’.

UCU in ‘difficult position’ over 2 per cent pay offer response

Members at union’s congress debate whether to hold another national ballot despite failure to reach threshold last year.

Aberdeen could cut 111 jobs as it seeks £10 million in savings

‘Decisive action’ is needed to address structural deficit despite recent cost-saving measures, says principal.

‘Indefinite’ strike called at Goldsmiths after marking pay docked

Union tells staff to walk out after academics taking part in boycott told they will lose full pay.

Academics ‘need clarity’ on navigating disagreements

Open University scholars call for more self-governance on free speech issues, warning conflicts often ‘improperly’ dealt with.

In a competitive, ranking-dominated world, can the UK sector centre quality in international education?

Wonkhe and IDP Education are exploring what the HE sector needs to do now to secure the success of the government’s International Education Strategy. Rachel MacSween and Debbie McVitty parse out the question of "quality".

Opting out- The failure of not investing in young people and the limits of research led growth

Research makes economies stronger and a stronger economy is the only way out of the quagmire of political inertia that has left a generation of young people chronically unemployed. Universities must do something but James Coe argues they must be clear in what they can and...

International offices are being asked to manage risks they cannot see

Lily Wednesday argues that so long as policy intent contradicts operational reality, international offices need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Universities must renew their civic mission if they are to stay relevant

People don't care about GDP. They care about their lives, their families, and their everyday getting better. Sarah Chaytor and John Tomaney tell a new story about the potential for universities to repair a fraying social fabric and in doing so secure their own futures.

It’s not just the curriculum that tells students of colour this place wasn’t built for them

The data on degree outcomes gets the headlines, but Wonkhe's new Community and Policy Officer Sharanya Sivarajah argues that belonging is also shaped by who's behind the desk in the services designed to support them.

The global window on higher education.

School insurance claims set to hit £180 million

Experts and unions warn the increase in school insurance claims is a ‘concerning’ sign of the deteriorating condition and resilience of school buildings.

Movers and shakers: Palladian, Teach First, Concordia

This week’s movers and shakers include a Countdown contestant and a soon-to-be academy chief executive who plays more than 20 instruments.

Councils’ bids to overturn special school cancellations rejected

Six councils’ pleas to ministers to overturn the cancellations of government-funded special free school projects have been rejected.

Council SEND reform plans could dodge public scrutiny

Crucial council plans detailing SEND services reform could be submitted to government without public scrutiny, with school leaders warning of a “lack of meaningful engagement”.