The Observer view on the teaching shortage

The government urgently needs to do more to address this growing problem

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/aug/30/observer-view-on-teaching-shortage

Six basic steps to becoming a brilliant form tutor

Being a great form teacher is so much more than turning up every morning to take a register. Here’s how to make the most of the role

http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/aug/26/six-basic-steps-brilliant-form-tutor

Without drastic action, heads will have to employ unqualified staff – or drop subjects

A former chief adviser to the government explains how years of shortsighted education policies have created the current teacher shortage

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/aug/29/teacher-trainee-shortage-crisis-prof-john-howson-uk

Four British institutions ranked in top six of world’s universities

Cambridge University and Imperial College ranked joint second, with Oxford and UCL claiming joint fifth place in QS rankings

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/sep/16/cambridge-imperial-oxford-ucl-in-top-five-worlds-universities

Guardian University Guide 2016: the subject tables

Fine schools whose pupils fail to pass GCSE maths and English, says thinktank

Policy Exchange says levy should be used to help pay for subsequent exam resits at further education colleges

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/aug/25/fine-schools-pupils-fail-gcse-maths-english-policy-exchange

University league tables 2016

Find a course at a UK university

http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2015/may/25/university-league-tables-2016

GCSE results day: hard work pays off for pupils at Birmingham academy

For teachers at Perry Beeches the Academy, the success of students who have overcome disadvantage and adversity is particularly rewarding

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/aug/20/gcse-results-day-pupils-birmingham-academy-perry-beeches

The year abroad 2.0: how technology is changing foreign study

Technology can help combat loneliness – but won’t solve all the problems you encounter

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/jul/28/the-year-abroad-20-how-technology-is-changing-foreign-study

Top 10 podcasts to help you learn a language

From videos in Japanese to news in German, language blogger Lindsay Dow recommends her favourite podcasts to keep you motivated and inspired while improving your skills

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/feb/09/top-podcasts-learning-language-german-japanese