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Teaching apprenticeship rumoured to launch this week

A teaching apprenticeship for graduates is due to be announced this week, Schools Week understands, but it will only be...

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Alix Robertson
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Defence secretary announces more state school cadet units

The defence secretary has announced that 31 new cadet units will open in state schools – but Schools Week...

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Alix Robertson
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Matrix Academy Trust ordered to review governance after ESFA investigation

The Matrix Academy Trust has been ordered to review its governance arrangements and financial management after a government review...

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Alix Robertson
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How Schools Week complained about a job advert and uncovered a strange situation

A misleading job advert targeting prospective teaching assistants has been removed by the company responsible after pressure from Schools...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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New National Institute of Education set up to help schools use apprenticeship levy

A new National Institute of Education is being set up to run courses specifically aimed at helping schools to...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Six organisations win a slice of £75m Teaching & Leadership Fund

The first six organisations to receive their share of a £75 million teaching fund have been named, almost two...

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Alix Robertson
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Nearly 5,000 prospective teachers fail QTS tests 3 times

Almost 5,000 prospective teachers failed the compulsory numeracy and literary skills test three times in 2015-16, shutting them out...

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Alix Robertson
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Only 1 in 4 pupils meets expected standard in science tests

Less than one in four primary pupils reached the expected standard in science last year, according to figures buried...

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Alix Robertson
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Costs exclude poorer pupils from residential school trips

Teachers in the most disadvantaged areas do not believe their pupils can afford the residential trips offered by their...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson