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DfE proposes DSG rule change as town halls brace for £230m schools overspend

The government is consulting on a move that would stop councils from using their general resources to plug deficits...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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DfE extends curriculum fund pilots despite training and recruitment issues

The government is extending its curriculum fund pilots for another year, despite teething problems with training and recruitment. In...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Larger MATs more likely have ‘unexplained’ pupil moves

Pupils in large multi-academy trusts are more likely to experience an “unexplained” move than their peers in other school...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Becky Francis appointed as new EEF chief executive

Professor Becky Francis will replace Sir Kevan Collins as chief executive of the Education Endowment Foundation. Francis will leave...

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Freddie Whittaker
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NASUWT admits breaking law over Chris Keates term of office

The NASUWT teaching union has admitted breaching union law by allowing its general secretary to overstay her term of...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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School happiness fades with age, and 2 other wellbeing findings

The Department for Education has published its first “state of the nation” report on children and young people’s wellbeing....

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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‘It’s a sham’ – union accused of keeping leader in post despite law breach

NASUWT’s appointment of its former general secretary on an acting basis after she overstayed her term of office is...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Liberty: ‘Secret’ Prevent database ‘destroys’ trust between teachers and pupils

A human rights charity has warned of a potential breakdown in trust between teachers and pupils after details emerged...

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Freddie Whittaker
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SEND campaigners lose High Court case against government funding cuts

Campaigners against cuts to special educational needs and disabilities funding have lost a High Court battle after judges ruled...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker