For the first time in more than 20 years, a national walk-out by teachers went ahead in April; the largest teaching union, the National Union of Teachers called for strike action by all its members in England and Wales on 24 April, in protest at this year's pay offer from the Government.
The vast majority of the general public (91%) agree that they would be willing to pay something towards their own learning as an adult, and that taking an FE course is a good way to spend their money (75%).
Since March 2003, Ipsos has conducted research on behalf of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to assess perceptions of the A level and GCSE exam system.
The survey found overall support for GCSE coursework, particularly among teachers of typically coursework-instensive subjects such as English, Music and Geography. Benefits cited by teachers include "helping students to gain experience build some skills in the subject" (29%) and "encouraging independent learning" (25%). Other perceived benefits relate to a student-friendly assessment method, for example being "less stressful than exams" (23%).
Findings from an Ipsos survey on behalf the British Red Cross show that the vast majority of the British public support the teaching of first aid in schools to children aged 11 and over (93%).
The UNITE International Student Report is a spin-off from the original UNITE Student Experience Report that Ipsos has been running for six years. This industry leading study offers an interesting perspective into the hearts and minds of international students, and offers an insight into how both home and international students see their university experience.
An Ipsos survey investigating students' attitudes to mainstream computer games has revealed that three in five 11-16 year-olds would like to use computer games to learn in school. The research, which surveyed over 2,300 11-16 year-old students in England and Wales, explores students' opinion and use of games and the findings could help to determine how computer games may be integrated into the school curriculum.
Ipsos's research conducted on behalf of Parentline Plus reveals what people think are some of the main factors parents and children consider when choosing a secondary school and the main concerns for parents once their children start secondary school.
Since 2003, MORI has conducted research on behalf of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to assess perceptions of the A level and GCSE exam system.
