Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren't as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will happen.

In research and development, it’s often taken for granted that teams require a certain critical mass to be successful

More than 120,000 students will be asked to stay at home for a day this week after the teachers' union rejected what the Ministry of Education says is an 'excellent' pay offer.

Leading educationist Professor John Hattie has given a more glowing assessment of the education system than the Government often gives it.

Popular primary schools could turn away pupils' little brothers and sisters, as they are hit by the start of a new baby boom.

Labour is promising bold new policies for the care and education of children to put to voters at the next election. Deputy leader Annette King says children currently "lack a champion at the highest table".

In an area where dropouts are the norm a school is making dreams of a higher education come true.

A new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.