MEDIA ALERT: Education News from ITN Productions

Education News from ITN Productions provides specialist debate and insight into the independent schools sector. New programming is now available to view at http://www.educationnews.itn.co.uk and, subject to approval, it is for you to use to enhance and compliment your own education content.

Education News from ITN Productions provides specialist debate and insight into the independent schools sector. New programming is now available to view at http://www.educationnews.itn.co.uk and, subject to approval, it is for you to use to enhance and compliment your own education content.

Available content:

University access: New evidence shows most UK universities are NOT discriminating against pupils from fee-paying schools. Richard Harman, the newly inagurated HMC Chairman and Headmaster of Uppingham School demonstrates consistent enrolment into universities from independent schools. Click to view.

Chairman's address: The pursuit of academic success and a culture of bureaucratic box ticking in education policy have resulted in a state sector which neglects to care for the child, says HMC Chairman Dr. Tim Hands. Click to view.

National curriculum:  As the English national curriculum undergoes controversial reform, Epsom College demonstrates an education philosophy that brings astounding breadth to the range of subjects covered by pupils. Click to view.

Driving up standards: As school inspections come under review and criticism, the Independent Schools Inspectorate highlights the rigorous ways it boosts educational standards. Click to view.

Girls Vs Boys: As the debate continues about single sex education, Kent College recognises that girls won't do well academically without a sense of purpose. Click to view.

Hyper-innovation: As technological advances rapidly change the way we work and live, Kingston Grammar School has found a solution for education that is future-proof. Click to view.

Creating societal change: Pupils at Wesley College in Australia work to create opportunities for the most vulnerable in society - including Aboriginal communities. Click to view.

Social mobility: The independent schools sector is sometimes criticised as being a barrier to social mobility but HMC's Dr Tim Hands demonstrates the opposite. Click to view.

For embed codes for Education News by ITN Productions, or for embed codes for individual videos to enhance and drive debate in your websites, please contact: Derek Dyson, Executive Producer, ITN Productions: [email protected]

Education News from ITN Productions provides unrivalled insight and thought leadership in education at all levels from Primary School to MBAs. Its aim is to reinforce the UK as a world leader in education and is created in partnership with industry-leading organisations who work to drive up standards and develop new educational philosophies. Click here for more info.

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