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AET in talks to take over new primary schools despite ‘paused’ status

The largest multi-academy trust in the country is in talks to take on new schools for the first time...

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Be wary of dropping grade boundaries in new maths GCSEs warns NCETM

Dropping the grade boundaries for the newly reformed maths GCSEs will negatively affect the perception of the subject, according...

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Alix Robertson
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MAT plans 4 free schools to tackle ‘inadequate’ alternative provision

A multi-academy trust is hoping to improve Lincolnshire’s “inadequate” alternative provision by moving pupils into four new institutions. Wellspring...

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Alix Robertson
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School leaders lack time to vet mental health services, CQC warns

The majority of primary and secondary schools offer counselling to support children’s mental wellbeing, but school leaders lack the...

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Alix Robertson
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Cost of regional schools commissioners soars to £26 million

The cost of the national and regional schools commissioners has sky-rocketed, from just £4 million when the roles were...

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Alix Robertson
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Mental health green paper will tackle risks of social media

A government green paper on children and young people’s mental health, tackling internet safety and the impact of social...

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Alix Robertson
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Funding for PE doubles to £320 million per year

The Department for Education has announced that funding for PE and sport in primary schools has doubled from £160...

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Alix Robertson
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Ofsted wipes academy convertor reports after 5 years

A state-school campaign group wants Ofsted to make reports on schools that convert into academies to become accessible “in...

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Alix Robertson
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CEOs, CFOs & COOS: How MATs struggle to recruit executives

Multi-academy trusts with more than five schools increasingly need senior finance, operating and executive officers, but school leaders lack...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson