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Ex-NSN director’s government appointment ‘blocked’ by Downing Street

Luke Tryl, the ex-director of the New Schools Network and a former adviser at the Department for Education, has...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

New rules on exam readers could become a headache for schools

A change in the rules on reading assistance in exams for pupils with special needs could cause a jump...

Freddie Whittaker
BARNEY ANGLISS
Opinion

Six ‘quick wins’ for Gavin Williamson

With an election looming, the new education secretary will need some quick announcements up his sleeve that will actually...

Freddie Whittaker
OLLIE LANE
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DfE urged to give more time for KS2 reading test after word count soars

The government is facing calls to allow pupils more time to sit key stage 2 reading tests after the...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

The children’s commissioner is wrong about children in care and school Ofsted grades

Exclusively sending vulnerable children to ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ schools is narrow-minded, unattainable and not in the best interest of the...

Freddie Whittaker
John Cosgrove

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Autism

When I first read the title, I wondered whether this little green book would be patronising and offer a...

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National Citizen Service cuts ties with largest provider

The National Citizen Service has announced it will ditch its largest provider of summer school programmes from next year,...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

Dear Gavin Williamson, it’s time to invest in teachers’ development

The new education secretary must prioritise targeted investment in teachers and school leaders, argues Melanie Renowden. At Ambition Institute,...

Freddie Whittaker
MELANIE RENOWDEN
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Luke Tryl to leave New Schools Network for government role

Luke Tryl, the director of the New Schools Network, is leaving the charity to return to government. Schools Week...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker