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Hinds: ‘We must re-put the case for school autonomy’

Conservatives must make the case for continuing school autonomy, which is being “called seriously into question” in political debate,…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Lawyers call for government to close sixth form exclusions loophole

A legal loophole means sixth forms can get away with pushing out low-attaining pupils halfway through their A-levels –…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
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Government faces legal challenge over SEND funding cuts

The government is facing a legal challenge over its SEND funding cuts, as councils around the country are also…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
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Government textbook quality mark ‘could ease workload’

A “national quality mark” for textbooks could reduce workload and confusion for teachers, says a leading assessment expert. The…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
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Labour related-party transaction ban won’t apply to charities

Labour’s proposed ban on related-party transactions will apply only to linked commercial companies, Schools Week has learned. The party…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Hinds defends extension of trainee teacher bursaries to more 2:2 graduates

The education secretary Damian Hinds has defended a move to relax the eligibility criteria for government teacher training bursaries,…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker


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Academy trust rapped over boss’ £23,000 ex-gratia fee

A government investigation has uncovered a swathe of financial and governance failings at a single academy trust – including…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Headteachers march on Downing Street – but get flak for being too polite

Headteachers staged a calm but determined march to Downing Street this morning, devoid of loud chanting but turning up…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
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Government teacher vacancy website extended to London and south-central England

The government’s Teaching Jobs Vacancy Service is being rolled out in north-west London and south-central England, as part of…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Frank Field Education Trust to sponsor first school

An academy trust set up by veteran Labour politician Frank Field and Tory donor David Ross has announced it…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Investigation: Supersized academy trusts are on the rise

A surge in brand-new academy trusts that open with at least five schools is propping up the number of…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Investigation: Failing schools left in takeover limbo

Complex legal issues are still thwarting the potentially transformative takeovers of failing schools, including one “orphan school” that has…

John Dickens
John Dickens