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Schools need support to promote the development of skills such as communication, organisation and problem-solving, says NFER study
Survey of councils suggests over half will fail to break even if a measure keeping deficits off their books...
The DfE gives us the low-down on its new regional improvement teams
But current cohorts that started last February and September will not be affected
DfE plans to change minimum apprenticeship course length to eight months, which could align teaching courses with other routes
Government's minutes claim education secretary had to ask head to 'allow me to finish my sentences', amid repeated interruptions
... but funding beyond the 2025-26 financial year depends on the government's current spending review
Most are already academies, and a third won't be eligible because of recent 'structural change'
Four out of five interventions tested in government-funded trial led to 'adverse' or 'negative' effects on some pupils
