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John Tomsett accused of ‘abusing position of trust that is sacrosanct’

Headteacher John Tomsett has been accused of crossing a line and abusing a “position of trust that is sacrosanct”…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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DfE launches consultation on content of reformed PE qualifications

The Department for Education has launched a consultation on the subject content of the reformed physical education (PE) GCSE,…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Teach First reveals new returner teachers focus in defence of Twitter ad campaign

Teach First has revealed it will launch a new push to get qualified teachers back into the classroom amid…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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DfE wins first ever prosecution against Illegal school in landmark court case

The first ever unregistered school has been prosecuted in a landmark case that paves the way for further prosecutions…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Music education hubs struggle to attract older pupils

The number of pupils receiving whole-class ensemble teaching through music education hubs has risen by a fifth since 2013,…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Alleged illegal school boss claims he was following DfE guidance

The director of a west London learning centre accused of running an illegal school has claimed he was following…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker


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Schools ‘incentivised’ to off-roll SEND pupils mid-year to keep high needs cash

Schools with resource units for special educational needs pupils are incentivised to off-roll youngsters halfway through the year because…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
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Another studio school to close – meaning nearly half have wound up

A studio school in Bath that has struggled financially as a result of severely low student numbers is likely…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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OECD: Target extra resources at schools serving disadvantaged areas

Policy makers must target extra resources towards schools supporting large numbers of disadvantaged pupils, according to a new report….

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Co-op academies boss Frank Norris to retire in June 2019

One of the country’s fastest-growing academy trusts is seeking a new chief executive after its current boss announced his…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Headteacher admits sexual relationship with former pupil, but denies unprofessional conduct

Leading headteacher John Tomsett has admitted having a sexual relationship with a former pupil, but denied unprofessional conduct. A…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Duo in court as landmark ‘illegal school’ case begins

A learning centre for home-educated children taught pupils for more than 18 hours a week and set homework each…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker