That’s the silver lining on the grey cloud of data contained in the 2016 PISA report. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a global education benchmark conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Every three years, 15-year-olds throughout the OECD and partner countries are tested on their skills and knowledge […]
Penny wise: Why a good school is about more than money
Penny wise: Why a good school is about more than money
What do you think of when you hear the words “good school”? The first images that spring to mind might be of tidy grounds; well-maintained buildings; exuberant but courteous students; enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers; and an overall air of diligence and positivity. Most of us would agree that good schools are happy schools where staff and […]