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Coronavirus: Schools could be forced to take extra pupils under government contingency plans

The government could close schools and order others to take extra pupils from elsewhere under new coronavirus contingency plans...

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Academy trusts lengthen October half term to tackle coastal schools’ absence problems

Two academy trusts have agreed to extend the length of the October half term break in eight of their...

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Coronavirus: Schools need guidance after rise in racist abuse, says union

A teaching union has written to Gavin Williamson to demand guidance for schools on how to tackle racist incidents...

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Freddie Whittaker
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School closures could be considered to ‘delay’ spread of Coronavirus

Schools could be closed across the UK in order to slow the spread of Coronavirus, according to a government...

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Ofsted plans to withhold inspection reports until complaints are resolved

Ofsted will withhold publication of inspection reports until it has resolved complaints about them under a new redress system...

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Freddie Whittaker
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DfE sets up Coronavirus helpline as education secretary advises schools to stay open

Ministers have launched a helpline for school staff and leaders to help manage the spread of Coronavirus. The Department...

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DfE edits job ad that warned applicants wouldn’t be paid for 2 months

The Department for Education has amended a job advert which warned applicants for ministerial private office roles they would...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Ofqual warning over social media exam leaks

Headteachers should remind their pupils not to be “distracted” by claims of exam paper leaks on social media, the...

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DfE eyes universal infant free school meals in cuts drive

The government’s universal infant free school meals programme is one of a number being considered for the axe in...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker