Class Sizes

When is a U-Turn Not a U-Turn?

Patrick Thompson | Posted 11.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Patrick Thompson

It is a puzzling aspect of modern politics that the more persistently a minister is entreated to change their mind on an issue, the greater the crowing if he or she does indeed perform an about face.

Heateacher To 'Super-Size' School With Huge Class Numbers

PA | Posted 04.07.2012 | UK Universities & Education

A head who experimented by "team-teaching" children in classes of more than 50 is super-sizing the rest of his school. Last year John Starling reve...

Increasing Class Sizes Should Be Avoided At All Costs

Thelma Etim | Posted 11.03.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Thelma Etim

In 2009 the Guardian newspaper published an article based on a report which warned private schools would have to increase their class sizes in the fut...

Primary Class Sizes Should Be Increased To Save Money, Urges Council Chief

PA | Posted 06.01.2012 | UK Universities & Education

The government is being urged to increase infant class size limits in order to save money. In a letter circulating among London councils, Sutton Co...