Being four can be such a testing time

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The UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority believes that baseline assessment of four- and five-year-olds entering primary school will allow parents to gain a clear insight into the progress being made by their child and by the school as a whole. This approach will allow an individual school's performance to be judged on the basis of the quality of its pupil intake, and this should therefore balance out the disadvantages faced by schools in poor inner city areas. It will also create a stronger link between parents and reception class teachers.

Elementary Schools, Public, Standards, United Kingdom, Social policy, Elementary schools

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Schools on the Net: a success story, virtually

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United Kingdom schools are increasingly using the Internet through a partnership with the private sector. BT and ICL are two companies involved in this project and have already helped schools in Bristol, England, with another project planned for Merseyside, England. The Bristol Education On Line Network (Beon) project involves a 4 million pounds sterling investment. The schools have to find their own funding after April 1998, and they have seen major improvements in their students' performance.

Telegraph & other communications, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Public Schools, Usage, Internet, Internet services, Curricula, Schools, British

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See what you want to see. Ask what you want to ask

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The first stage in choosing an independent school for your child is to attend the school's official open day. You should look at the general standard of tidiness, how the pupils behave and how they interact with the staff. You should ask many questions, including details of class size and assessment. Attention should also be given to resources such as music and art rooms. It is also important to visit the school at a time other than the official open day.

Secondary Schools, Private, Management, Private schools

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