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Rise in self-harming pupils, exclusions concern and heads ‘firefighting’ – Ofsted’s latest ‘visits’ analysis

Ofsted has released its second deep-dive into the pilot ‘visits’ it has been performing since September, in lieu of…

James Carr
James Carr
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Heads back university admissions shake-up as UCAS sets out ‘radical options’

Heads have backed plans to shake up the university admissions process so that pupils apply for places after receiving…

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
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Academy trusts to face tougher financial checks

Academy trusts can expect tougher checks on their finances as auditors sharpen up following high-profile auditing scandals – and…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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7 proposals to solve the 2021 exams conundrum

New benchmarking assessments should be used to provide “contingency grades” if summer exams cannot take place for most pupils,…

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
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National reference test future ‘not in doubt’, says Ofqual

The exams regulator has restated its commitment to running a national reference test, despite delaying a decision over the…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Rashford nets another U-turn as ministers pledge ‘winter grants’ and extend holiday hunger scheme

A programme that provides free activities and food during the summer holidays will be extended nationwide and cover both…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker


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Private suppliers tout ‘rapid’ Covid tests to schools for £450 a box

Headteachers are being urged to check the legality of Covid tests from private suppliers after new “rapid” antigen tests…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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One in five schools shun May’s mental health scheme

One in five secondary schools did not take part in a flagship government-funded scheme to train staff as mental…

James Carr
James Carr
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ONS data on covid infection in schools: what you need to know

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest Covid-19 infections survey. These are the key findings for…

James Carr
James Carr
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Settling Durand dispute could hit ‘services for vulnerable children’

A London council has told of the “keenly felt human cost” of having to meet a seven-figure compensation demand…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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SEND pupils told schools ‘can’t accommodate them’, claims Spielman

Schools have been telling parents they can’t accommodate pupils with special educational needs and disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic,…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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NTP providers issued funding threat over speaking out amid conflict of interest and cap concerns

Approving tutoring providers have been warned any future funding could be jeopardised if they speak about the scheme publicly…

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter