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NAHT members back call for national system of data sharing for free school meals

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) will call for a national system of data sharing on free school…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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NAHT launches mentoring programme for new headteachers

New headteachers will be able to take advantage of the wealth of experience from current and former heads in…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
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Legal challenges could surge if schools aren’t consulted on change, Hobby warns

Schools could increasingly turn to the legal system to reject disruptive changes if they are not “appropriately” consulted, NAHT…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Doctors to enter the classroom to inspire primary school pupils

The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) and the Medical Schools Council (MSC) have joined forces in an attempt to…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
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Hunt urges return to a ‘national system of levels’

A “national system of levels” could be introduced under a future Labour government, Tristram Hunt has said. During his…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Parents have ‘duty’ to play with their children, says Tristram Hunt

Parents have a duty to play with and talk to their children, Tristram Hunt has said after warning that school…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford


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Two academies get £7m to go back to the wall

Two academies have been given millions of pounds to build walls back into their open-plan classrooms after claims they…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Sikh school places allocated against parents’ wishes

More than 20 children have been given places at Sikh-ethos schools against their wishes – with campaigners claiming their…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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How schools are becoming ‘mini-welfare states’

– NAHT FAMILY SURVEY SHOWS SCHOOLS STEPPING IN AS MORE CHILDREN TURN UP DIRTY, HUNGRY AND COLD A dozen…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Phonics checks could come earlier for ‘advanced’ pupils

Phonics checks could be brought forward for brighter pupils under a future Conservative-led government, Nicky Morgan has said. A…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Tribal loses £6.3m as Ofsted withdraws contract

An education support services company contracted to provide inspectors for Ofsted school visits has posted losses of more than…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Watchdog checks out safety faults in 300 schools

– Investigations include asbestos and dangerous gates – No legal requirement to tell parents of failings The health and…

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips