Sentences with phrase «numbers of pupils taking»

And there were further falls in the numbers of pupils taking modern languages, with the British Council warning that entries for French had more than halved in the past two decades.

Putting the complexities to one side, will paying schools extra for more pupils taking A-level or core maths actually increase the numbers of pupils taking maths?

There was, however, a decline in the number of pupils taking core subjects such as geography and history and modern languages, and a marked rise in the number of non - academic / vocational qualifications being taken, particularly by pupils from the poorest backgrounds or those attending schools in disadvantaged areas.

The introduction of the new English Baccalaureate (eBac) stemmed from the government's concern that there had been a «dramatic collapse» in the number of pupils taking GCSEs in traditional academic subjects including English, maths, science, foreign language and humanities.

A recent survey based on statistics published by Ofqual revealed a fivefold decline in the number of pupils taking GCSEs in arts subjects over the past year, and entrants for A Levels in arts subjects dropped by 4,300.

And Elizabeth Stafford, director of Music Education Solutions, agrees that problems with teacher recruitment and retention will grow this year: «The teacher recruitment and retention crises looks set to continue, and I anticipate a downturn in the number of pupils taking arts GCSE and A-level.»

Five years ago, ICT lacked support and interest at Rendcombe, with the number of pupils taking the subject in decline.

In addition to this, the number of pupils taking at least one arts subject has decreased from 49.6 per cent in 2015 to 47.9 per cent in 2016.

Winner: Rendcomb College Five years ago, ICT lacked support and interest at Rendcombe, with the number of pupils taking the subject in decline.

The number of pupils taking tough subjects at GCSE and Alevels, like maths and science, rose this summer as students regard them as «very good currency» to get into elite universities

The number of pupils taking science at GCSE has increased by nearly four per cent — but overall science results have fallen, data released by the Joint Council...

More than two thirds of respondents to the DfE's consultation on the English Baccalaureate are worried that schools will be unable to maintain a broad and balanced curriculum as the number of pupils taking it increases.

A closer look at the data reveals the increase is largely down to an uplift in the number of pupils taking maths.

Nick Gibb, the schools minister, today hailed an increase in the number of pupils taking these subjects, claiming it means «even more young people will have access to all the opportunities higher education provides».

And he highlighted that the number of pupils taking music; and art and design GCSE had risen between 2013 to 2014.

The number of pupils taking IGCSE English language has risen 93 % compared with last year - and there were falls in pupils taking GCSE English literature and language.

There has been a continuing reduction in the number of pupils taking GCSEs a year early, down by about a quarter compared with last year.

The number of pupils taking the international GCSE (officially known as level 1 and 2 certifications) has risen by 8 per cent, up from 457,000 to 493,000.

There was one exception to this trend away from early entries, with the number of pupils taking English literature a year early more than doubling to 48,000.

Mr Gove said there had been an alarming decline in the number of pupils taking these in recent years.

The Department for Education said the number of pupils taking languages at GCSE was increasing.

New figures published by Ofqual have now revealed the number of pupils taking the qualification has soared in recent months.

Last year the number of pupils taking a language GCSE was around half the number of those taking a maths GCSE.

There has been a 15.3 per cent drop in the number of pupils taking performing or expressive arts at A-level, an 8.8 per cent drop in music and a 6.5 per cent drop in drama.

Simon Wallis, Director of The Hepworth Wakefield, said: «In September 2017, it was announced that the number of pupils taking arts subjects at GCSE had fallen to the lowest level in a decade.

Schools are measured on the number of pupils taking GCSEs in the core subjects.

Not exact matches

According to the article, «a Government - backed report is expected to push for a halving in the number of children taking packed lunches to school in an attempt to stop pupils eating so much fatty and sugary food.»

A copy of the results from the «Big Question» on pupil behaviour is attached, along with details of a number of «refusal to teach» ballots taken by the NASUWT during 2011 on pupil indiscipline.

It could be because the number of pupils opting to use your canteen is falling or because takings drop.

The data — taken from The Key's annual State of Education report, to be released next month — reveals that 59 % of schools (which equates to 14,347 schools in England) received more applications for places this academic year than the number of pupils they could accommodate.

106 English primary schools with higher than average numbers of disadvantaged pupils took part in the trial, which was delivered to 8,600 pupils by the charity Magic Breakfast.

There will be a number of high profile activities taking place, with a mixture of political activity and engagement with school caterers, pupils and parents.

Wilshaw is expected to say that the number of 16 to 18 year - olds being taken on as apprentices is as low as it was a decade ago, and the low figures are partially a result of schools failing to push pupils down vocational routes.

Exam regulator Ofqual has said that there has been an increase in the number of pupils choosing to take «traditional» subjects, such at maths, science and English, at GCSE and A level.

According to the latest official statistics, the policy has seen a drop in the number of state school pupils taking authorised holidays in «exceptional circumstances».

According to the 2016 STF ski trip survey, the number of UK secondary schools choosing to take pupils on annual ski trips rose to 62.8 per cent, up from 43.3 per cent in 2014.

«The steep decline in the number of pupils in this country taking French, German and Spanish should concern us all.

The results found that grammar schools only take in a small number of pupils who are, or have been, eligible for free school meals.

Once family background and the nature of the peer group at school were taken into account, student achievement was unaffected by per - pupil expenditure, school size, the science lab facilities, the number of books in the library, the use of tracking by ability levels to assign students to classrooms, or other factors previously assumed to be indicators of what makes for a good school.

The amount of pupils taking a minimum of one arts GCSE in this period has increased by 7.4 per cent and the average number of pupils studying the arts has increased by 5.4 per cent.

In schools where the number of children obtaining the EBacc was above the national average in 2015 - 2016, 73.2 per cent of pupils taking up an arts subject achieved grades A * - C - compared to the national average of 71.7 per cent.

More pupils appear to be taking their maths GCSEs at a time that is right for them as early entries in maths reduced by 64.6 per cent, but the number of entries gaining a grade 9 is at 13.3 per cent, compared to 3.5 per cent overall

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There was be a number of high profile activities taking place, with a mixture of political activity and engagement with school caterers, pupils and parents.

The decision reportedly followed requests from a small number of families and so far at least one pupil has decided to take the option.

The pupils took part in a number of activities today that were designed to showcase their skills and help them continue their learning.

«It takes time (and teaching) for a pupil to realise the beauty and ingenuity of our mode of recording number.»

Taking into account the fact that the average faith school admits fewer pupils from poor backgrounds than the average non faith school, the EPI concluded that increasing the numbers of faith schools «would come at the price of increased social segregation».

Flexibility within menu cycles can help you take advantage of seasonal ingredients and special offers from suppliers, to have a creative kitchen and to reflect school activities and events on your menu to as part of your marketing to pupils to increase your lunch numbers.

The school needs to monitor the number of A-levels taken to ensure pupils are not taking on too many.»