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125 schools ‘opt out’ of Christian Worship

More than 125 schools have applied over the past three years to be exempt from the legal requirement to...

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Academies have less autonomy, says trust chief

The head of England’s largest multi-academy trust has said that there is less autonomy for schools in academy trusts...

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Heads question £80,000 to spread the phonics message

Eight schools are set to get £10,000 to help spread “excellent phonics teaching” – but the Government should review...

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Pupil data ‘not compromised’ by software flaw

Schools have been reassured their pupils’ personal data was not compromised after a “serious security flaw” was found in...

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Billy Camden
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More low income pupils make it to university

– One in four children from poorer families now access higher education – Pupil premium will make a difference...

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Billy Camden
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EEF defends philosophy report

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has defended the research methodology used in its philosophy for children (P4C) report, which...

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Coasting school intervention measures could extend to 400 pupil referral units

Intervention measures for ‘coasting’ schools set out in the new education and adoption bill could be extended to around...

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Government to beef up pupil destinations rules

Whitehall education officials will take “immediate steps” to beef up rules requiring headteachers to establish and record the destination...

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Nicky Morgan avoids decision on statutory PSHE

Nicky Morgan has been accused of “sidestepping” a decision as to whether or not the government will move towards...

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Billy Camden