A leading children's health expert has attacked the government's strategies for tackling childhood obesity, claiming they put too much emphasis on PE lessons and not enough on the importance of daily exercise.
September 2006
In other words
And the beat goes on ...
July 2006
Heads threaten Ofsted with libel action
If headteachers refuse to 'teach to the test', are they doing a bad job? Phil Revell reports.
May 2006
Does anyone ever fail teaching training?
Not really, writes Phil Revell. New research shows that 99% of those who complete the course pass.
April 2006
Pushing pedal power
Bike riding is being promoted as an environmentally friendly and healthy way to get around town. But given the lack of cycle lanes on Britain's roads, are we riding our luck by jumping on to the saddle? Phil Revell reports.
A desperate shortage of experts on children with special needs is about to get even worse. Phil Revell reports.
More must also mean better
Phil Revell: With school reports set to become more frequent, parents must be reassured that the extra information is not just useless repetition.
New ICT qualifications branded 'too hard' or 'too soft'
Phil Revell: A new exam, to be launched by the OCR exam board later this year, is already being described as a "soft option" by ICT experts. But teachers with experience of the Dida approach described the new course as "very, very challenging".
February 2006
A world away from the backpacker trail
A gap year spent overseas can teach you the invaluable 'soft' skills so prized by university admissions tutors and potential employers - as long as you don't approach it as an extended holiday, says Phil Revell.
January 2006
Without a prayer
There's a successful, popular comprehensive school right on Ruth Kelly's doorstep - a model for the future. But local children haven't a hope of getting a place. By Phil Revell.
Back to basics
It's a time of transition for the secondary school league tables: this year GNVQs still have a big part, but soon they will be ousted as ministers put a new emphasis on English and maths at GCSE. Phil Revell reports.
Kelly misses out in popular poll
Have a safe trip...
Take a deep breath . . .
November 2005
One flash and the excitement was gone
Science is becoming boring because many schools are over-cautious about experiments. Phil Revell reports.