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The article reports on under-enrolled primary schools in England and how school closures affect teachers' employment possibilities. The author reports that a 20th-century decline in birth rates and shifting demographics are the cause of the decline in enrollments, and she notes similar trends in Wales and Scotland. She notes areas most affected by the trend, discusses the financial reasons for closing schools, and the use of attrition to manage staffing numbers.

The article examines education in Great Britain. The poor performance of students on national standardized General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) tests in secondary schools on the Isle of Wight is discussed as an example of an anomaly in which poor white students from primarily white communities have become the group which does worst in the GSCE, while students from urban schools with large populations of minorities and immigrants have seen improved scores.

The article focuses on a report on how the education sector may develop over the next 15 years, from the period of 2009-2023, which suggests that the demographic decline from 2012 in Great Britain could be a natural opportunity for rebalancing of the education system. According to vice-chancellors, insufficient funding remains the biggest threat to the future success of universities in Great Britain. The report stresses the need for universities to put the interests of students ahead of all other interests.

The article discusses the education report "National Pupil Projections: Future Trends in Pupil Numbers December 2010 Update" from the British Department for Education. The report presents information and statistics on the expected increase of pupil numbers beginning in 2011, including students in nursery and primary schools. It is proposed that the increasing number of pupils in Great Britain is due to a baby boom among the immigrant population.

The article discusses a report from the University and College Union of Great Britain showing that the proportion of British 15- to 19-year-olds in school fell to 26th place out of 30, compared to 19th place in 1995. Only Turkey and Mexico, it states, have lower figures. From 1995 to 2007, Britain was overtaken by the Czech Republic, Hungary and Greece.

The article offers information on the data depicting the status of enrollees released by the Department for Children, School and Families (DCSF) in Great Britain. It emphasizes the potential decreased of the number enrollees due to lack of teachers. It mentions that between 2005 and 2009, the primary schools in the country lost 130,000 pupils, which is about 3% of the number of pupils. Information on the status of pupils studying in special school is presented.

The article reports on an inquiry into British continuing education which advocates giving so-called welcome vouchers for educational services to all immigrants. Conducted by the adult education body Niace, the report states that accessing education services for immigrants is complex and intimidating and gives immigrants the impression they are not welcome. Tom Schuller, director of the inquiry, said the cost of the proposals is low when compared to the cost of not addressing educational needs.

The article reports on the study conducted by Heather Ranck of U.S. Commercial Service Education, which aims to rank variety of non-U.S. countries according to market indicators of readiness to partner in a distance learning behavior. After considering several market indicators such as English speaking population and demand for distance education, Ranck has come up with top ten countries that are most receptive to distance education partnership, including Canada, Great Britain, and Australia.

The article discusses a study by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) on the prominence of immigrants in Great Britain's adult education system. The report found that Bangladeshi and Pakistani had the least access to further education. The author feels that schools must do more than offer English classes to this population.

The article presents information in response to media reports that Great Britain's students are abandoning state schools in favor or private education. The author explains that, while enrollment in independent schools has been increasing, the 2006-2007 increase is only .2 percent, which does not support the exodus reported in newspapers such as "The Daily Telegraph." Demographic and economic factors related to the enrollment change are discussed.

The article presents quotations of students' misspoken statements together with statistics related to education in Great Britain. According to the Department for Children, Schools and Families, England had over 439,000 full-time teachers as of January 2007, and of these 2.4 percents of state school teachers were Asian and 1.7 percent were black.

The article reports on employment status for teachers in Great Britain. A surplus of teachers, as of 2007, exists due to a combination of increased interest in the field of education and decreased student enrollment. In areas of northern England teaching jobs are scarce and many teachers must move to find employment. A previous fall in birth rate has affected primary schools and is beginning to affect secondary school enrollments.

The article reports on mixed-race students in Great Britain's schools, who represent, as of 2007, the fastest growing minority in the nation. Statistics on the percentages of mixed-race students at each school level are provided, and the author notes that this group performs below average on exams. The Multiple Heritage Project was founded to raise awareness of educational mixed-race issues; its representative notes that mixed-race students want their identity represented in their lessons.

The article reports on the influence of Great Britain's academies movement on local authorities' ability to reorganize schools in a time of decreased school enrollment. The author notes that some authorities believe the only way to obtain funding for school reorganization is to include an academy in their plans, and others report that they are forced to accept academies despite decreased enrollments. Information on the relationship between decreased enrollments and class size is included. INSET: Teaching force falls by 600.

The article reports that the most likely British students to get stuck in a rut of low academic achievement are white boys and girls. According to a study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, almost 50 percent of England's low achievers are white boys and approximately 16 percent are white girls. The authors note that poor reading and writing at the primary level contributes to underachievement in later years, and low expectations could exacerbate the problem.

The article presents information pertinent to education in Great Britain, as of June 2007. Civitas, a conservative think tank, criticized the British government for promoting curricula in areas such as gender awareness, environmentalism, and anti-racism. The General Teaching Council calls for a review of exam requirements for students under the age of 16. An Institute of Education study finds that disadvantaged children begin school as much as one year behind their peers from the middle class.

The article presents quotations of students' misspoken statements together with statistics pertaining to education in Great Britain. According to Department for Education and Skills (DfES) records, as of January 2007, 10.3 percent of all students in Great Britain are classified as gifted and talented. The percentages of students of Chinese and Pakistani origin living in England who are classified as gifted and talented are 18.6 and 7.0 respectively.

The article reports on the risks of working in Great Britain's poorest schools, as of April 2007. Government figures indicate that teachers in state schools in the poorest areas are considerably more likely than other teachers to be physically assaulted by students. An Association of Teachers and Lecturers representative notes that if physical assaults are at high levels, then other forms of bad behavior are likely. Teachers' groups suggest more social workers and educational psychologists.

The article presents statistics from the field of education in Great Britain, together with quotations of misspoken statements by British students and teachers. According to the Department for Education and Skills, as of January 2006 1.7 percent of teachers in England's maintained schools were Black; as of the same date, 4.4 percent of students in England's maintained schools were Black.

The article presents statistics and amusing quotations from the field of education in Great Britain. According to the Department for Education and Skills, as of January 2006 almost 84 percent of students in England were white, and almost 95 percent of teachers in England were white. Three quotations, either misspoken or easily misinterpreted, from students and teachers are included.

The article explains proposed changes to the census information used to determine funding for primary schools in Great Britain. The government is proposing in March 2007 to begin using census information gathered in September for budget decisions made in April, as information gathered in January is not normally complete in time for the April meetings. Some concern is expressed over how this will affect a trend for students starting school before age 5.

The article examines demographic aspects of British student performance studies. The Department for Education and Skills carried out an equalities review and determined that when factors such as poverty and mother's education are included in reviews of students' academic achievement, the influence of race becomes diminishes. Professor Edward Melhuish, who participated in the review, says government funds should target deprivation regardless of race.

The article reports an increase in British private school enrollment at the nursery and primary level, a trend throughout the ten years leading up to 2007 and which is expected to continue for at least ten more beyond. The analysis from the Independent Schools Council shows that greater economic prosperity in southern parts of England is driving private school enrollments in and around London, while private school enrollment in northern areas has decreased during the same ten year span.

The article reports that Britain's white male students from poor backgrounds are falling further behind academically than their Black and Asian peers, according to a breakdown of the 2006 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) results. The Conservative party and teachers' unions are concerned that a lack of support for these boys could boost racist groups such as the British National Party (BNP). John Bangs, of the National Union of Teachers, calls for grants for poor white students.

The article reflects on the decline in college enrollment in Great Britain and other countries. Institutions are faced with the problem of recruiting home students after they recorded enrollment decline in Germany, Australia, Europe and North America. It questions the validity of the British Higher Education Statistics Agency's data that reported an increase in college attendance. Universities and their funding councils should look at ways to address the demographic decline aside from recruiting foreign students.

Reports on the slight increase in independent schools population in Great Britain according to the Independent Schools Council (ISC). Increase in pupil numbers since 2005 according to the annual ISC census; Percentage of increase in England and Scotland since 2001; Comments from ISC general secretary Jonathan Shephard on the number of pupils enrolled in independent schools.

The article presents a comparative review of the British government's white paper "Higher Standards: Better Schools for All, the Education and Inspections Bill and the National Union of Teachers' (NUT) education statement "Bringing Down the Barriers." The intention for the publication is to stimulate debates in England and Wales about the future direction of the education service. It enabled NUT to make positive responses to the Prime Minister's pessimistic assessment of education.

The article reports on the research study on the demographics in education conducted by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education in Great Britain. The report questions current policies, particularly in the concentration of activity and money on a narrow set of government targets. The increase in the number of teenagers in schools compared to adults had affected the Learning and Skills Council budget for continuing education.

Reports that support is growing for an idea that may give the poor a better chance at securing places at the best schools. Argument presented by Phillip Collins, a top adviser to Tony Blair, that schools should be banned from giving priority to parents who happen to live nearby and, unless they are grammar schools, from using any form of selection; Suggestion that the lucky ones be decided by "random allocation" or a lottery.

Reports on the findings of "The Times Higher" regarding the status of the number of students in old and new universities in Great Britain between 1998 to 2003. Decrease of student numbers in new universities; Growth of student enrollment in old universities; List of universities affected by the falling demand like Middlesex University, Luton University and North London University.

Announces the holding of a school census in Great Britain in which the government has proposed that teachers will have to guess pupils' ethnic background if they have no means of information.

Focuses on the primary school population in Great Britain. Forecast on the primary school population statistics by the year 2008; Impact of the declining population trend on the government's policy of reducing class sizes at key stage 1; Effect of teenage pregnancies on the population.

Reports on submissions of documents on higher education to the British government. Institute of Physics' warning that the age profile of academic staff in university physics departments presents serious problems for the future of the subject; Office of Education and Industry Department's forecast that student numbers would continue to grow in Scotland despite funding cuts.

Reports on figures from the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) in England, on the relationship of poverty and quality of primary education. The poorest 10 per cent of schools in the country as more likely to fail inspections than other schools; How the OFSTED figures are based; Statistics.

Reports on British further and higher education minister Tim Boswell's forecast of enrollment rates for post graduate bursaries and studentships in the 1995 to 1996 academic year. Increase in rates as compared with the 1994 to 1995 academic year; Department for Education's awards for new and continuing postgraduate bursaries to students from England and Wales and studentships.