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Schools need official guidance on pupils’ social media safety

An international anti-bullying charity has demanded better guidance for schools on keeping children safe on social media. Sue Jones,...

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Robert Halfon proposes bill to expand Social Mobility Commission powers

A new law that would give greater powers and resources to the Social Mobility Commission will be proposed by...

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Diocese blocks secular trust takeover bid

A secular multi-academy trust has been blocked by a local diocese from taking over two Church of England primary...

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PE apprenticeships solve Kent schools’ levy woes

Primary schools in Kent have found an effective way to make the most of the apprenticeship levy by taking...

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Amanda Spielman’s Ofsted moves away from ‘male-dominated’ culture

Ofsted’s next inspection framework will promote a more “collaborative” approach to leadership, in a move away from the “male-dominated”...

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DfE sets up ‘online safety working group’ to advise schools

Schools will get guidance and support on how to keep their pupils safe online from a new online safety working...

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Minister: It’s ‘not impossible’ for schools to meet apprentice hiring targets

It is “not impossible” for schools to meet apprentice recruitment targets, but they may need extra help, the skills...

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Catholic academy trust tackled weaknesses ‘at a brisk pace’

Ofsted inspectors have praised improvements at the Romero Catholic Multi Academy Company after visiting all eight of its schools. Seven...

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LocatED’s urgent quest for London real estate

The Department for Education’s property arm has made an “urgent” plea for new sites in London as official figures...

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