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Williamson asks STRB to advise on ‘flatter’ teacher pay progression

The body in charge of teacher pay has been asked to advise the government on how a new “flatter”…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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McDonnell backs plan to abolish private schools

A campaign by Labour activists to abolish private schools has been endorsed by John McDonnell as a move to…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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1 in 4 teachers work over 60 hours a week – but that’s not why they’re leaving

A quarter of teachers work more than 60 hours per week, according to a new study, which warns government…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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‘No exclusions from London schools’ vows Lib Dem mayoral candidate

No child will be permanently excluded from mainstream schools in London if the Liberal Democrats win next year’s mayoral…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Ministers to consider post-results university admissions

The government will consider whether pupils should apply to university after receiving their A-level results, after the education secretary…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Academy rebrokerage process needs reform, says departing trust boss

The government must reform its academy transfer approval process to allow both sides more time to work out if…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker


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Lilac Sky investigation report STILL not published

The Department for Education has failed to meet its own pledge to publish a long-awaited investigation report into a…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Academy trust in £122k severance pay deal despite ‘significant’ challenges

An academy trust in Norfolk paid out a severance package of £122,000 to one employee in a year in…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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New free school bids round leaves AP out in the cold

The government’s latest free school wave does not allow applications for new alternative provision, despite a major pledge from…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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NASUWT faces fresh challenge over legitimacy of national officials

The NASUWT teachers’ union is facing a fresh challenge over claims that its former president and other officials held…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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DfE urged to investigate whether grammar’s satellite site is a new school

Ministers are under pressure to investigate a grammar school that has now stopped sending  pupils to its satellite site…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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ITT providers must guarantee trainees have ‘fundamental English and maths skills’

Initial teacher training providers will have to assess and offer assurance for the “fundamental English and mathematics” skills of…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross