Education news from the BBC at Wed, 16 May 2012 23:51:16 GMT

Fees rise 'didn't boost teaching'

Higher university fees have not boosted teaching time at England's universities, research suggests.more..

Gove pushes for performance pay

Teachers' pay in England and Wales could be linked to performance and set at different local levels, under proposals set out by the government.more..

Early school entry 'detrimental'

Schooling in England should not start until the age of six because having formal lessons too early can put bright children off learning, research claims.more..

Sexting threat comes from peers

A report commissioned by the NSPCC suggests that children are coming under pressure from friends to post explicit pictures.more..

Teachers' performance pay doubts

There is no clear link between performance pay for teachers and raising standards in schools, says an international survey.more..

Special needs budgets for parents

Parents in England are to be given more financial control over support for their children with special educational needs.more..

Ministers end contract with A4e

The government terminates a contract with welfare-to-work company A4e after deciding that continuing would be "too great a risk".more..

Limits on schools' biometric data

Schools in England will be banned from taking pupils' fingerprints and using face-recognition technology unless they get permission from parents.more..

Schools 'to compete' for cash pot

Schools which find the best ways to spend the pupil premium could win £10,000, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says.more..