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Morgan says ‘rate our success by PISA’ – but is it a swizz?

A potential shake-up of the PISA rankings caused by a shift to computerised tests could undermine the government’s assertion…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Ofqual chair Amanda Spielman to replace Glenys Stacey as interim chief regulator

Ofqual chair Amanda Spielman will act as chief regulator on an interim basis when Glenys Stacey leaves next week,…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Trojan Horse hearings: Teacher told he can return to the classroom

A teacher involved in the alleged Trojan Horse affair is the first to be told he can return to…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
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Primary writing assessment date change causing ‘havoc’ with moderation

Late changes to the date for submitting teacher assessments of primary pupils’ writing is playing havoc with moderation planning,…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Gibb ‘unapologetic’ about primary reforms

Nick Gibb has promised not to publish late teacher assessment materials in the future but has said he is…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Sir Michael Wilshaw: Teachers leaving for classrooms abroad is “brain drain” on talent

Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has called for urgent action to plug the flood of teachers leaving the…

John Dickens
John Dickens


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RSCs urged to step in on poor provision for special needs

Regional schools commissioners are being called on to take responsibility for rooting out schools providing poor special educational needs…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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EEF: Use teaching assistants for small groups, not as ‘substitute teachers’

Schools should be using teaching assistants to improve results of small groups instead of “as substitute teachers for low-attaining…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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‘Troubling’ variation in state and private school grades needs investigation, say subject experts

New figures have revealed a “troubling” difference in subject attainment between independent and state school pupils – with fee-paying…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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EXCLUSIVE: Baseline assessments could be scrapped over comparability concerns

A multi-million pound policy piloted in thousands of primary schools this year could be scrapped over concerns regarding its…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Recruitment agency slammed for ‘Teach First only’ job advert

A teacher recruitment agency has posted a “potentially discriminatory” job advert asking for Teach First only applicants. The ad,…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Education and adoption bill: 200 schools face immediate intervention

Failing schools will face immediate intervention once the government’s education and adoption bill becomes law in April, and Schools…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford