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David Matthews
All articles by David Matthews
Cost of education puts off a third of UK youngsters
14 December 2012
In the news - John Budden
7 May 2010
A different route to school
A sizeable chunk of career changers enter independent schools without teaching qualifications. The practice is not without its critics, but as David Matthews finds, many heads regard it as a blessing
12 February 2010
Sporting heroes get struggling pupils back on track
The Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust, the lead charity for this year’s TES Schools Awards, draws on the skills of former athletes to improve the life chances of young people. David Matthews reports
22 January 2010
School shares tragedy of quake horror
Fate of one group of Haitian pupils and teachers emerges amid chaotic aftermath of disaster
22 January 2010
Ofsted: drum up a love of learning and get creative
As the former poet laureate laments a ‘tick-box’ culture in schools, the watchdog’s new report prizes innovation
15 January 2010