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Revealed: DfE’s lead behaviour schools must have 45%-plus EBacc rate, and 3 MATs are also wanted

The Department for Education has revealed new lead schools to help others tackle unruly behaviour must be ‘outstanding’ and…

James Carr
James Carr
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Heads’ ‘impossible situation’: Spielman criticises cuts recommended by Agnew’s advisers

Government advisers told schools to carry out cash-saving actions such as reducing curriculum breadth, which has now been slammed…

James Carr
James Carr
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Coronavirus: Ofqual tells schools to ensure ‘contingency plans’ for exams up-to-date

Exams regulator Ofqual is in talks with exam boards over whether there are any risks to the summer exam…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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1 in 4 parents with SEND children unhappy with school support, Ofsted reveals

A quarter of parents with SEND children don’t think they are offered enough support at school, according to the…

James Carr
James Carr
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Williamson calls for silent corridors and banned mobiles ‘to be the norm’

Education secretary Gavin Williamson wants the school culture created by behaviour policies such as silent corridors and banning mobile…

James Carr
James Carr
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Investigation: Gagging orders demanded in controversial rebrokers 

Academy trusts looking to take over scandal-hit schools have been asked to sign “gagging orders”, an investigation by Schools…

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John Dickens


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DfE eyes universal infant free school meals in cuts drive

The government’s universal infant free school meals programme is one of a number being considered for the axe in…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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DfE reveals new behaviour taskforce

The government has unveiled its new taskforce to help schools tackle unruly behaviour. The six advisers (see list below)…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Seldon: AI can replace Ofsted inspectors within a decade

Artificial intelligence could make Ofsted inspectors redundant within the next decade, according to the founder of an institute looking…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Williamson appoints adviser whose recent report slammed Ofsted

A policy expert who recently co-authored a critical report claiming Ofsted was overstepping its brief has been appointed as…

James Carr
James Carr
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Zero-tolerance schools should be ‘unreservedly celebrated’, says MP

A teacher-turned-MP said schools with zero-tolerance behaviour policies should be “unreservedly celebrated” for ensuring staff aren’t “treated as punch…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Couple convicted of operating illegal setting banned from running schools

A couple who were the first people convicted of running an illegal education setting have been banned from running…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker