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Ministers likely to consider ‘soft progression’ of excluded pupils, says ex-minister

The government is likely to consider holding schools accountable for the “soft progression” of excluded pupils and not just...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Everything hinges on the spending review, and 3 other things we learned at education questions

Education ministers took questions from MPs for the last time before summer recess. Damian Hinds, the education secretary, and...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Phonics check 2019 pass mark announced

The Department for Education has confirmed the pass mark for the phonics screening check will remain at 32 this...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Akala: Schools need ‘universal code’ on exclusions

Schools should have to follow a “universal code” on what constitutes grounds for the expulsion of pupils so all...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker

Making Every Maths Lesson Count

Are you considering mathematics teaching as a career; training to teach mathematics; a newly qualified teacher of mathematics; a...

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Second police probe launched after another alleged social media exam leak

Police are investigating another potential leak of an exam paper. According to the Guardian, officers are looking into potential...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

How you can dampen the effects of publication bias

Too much research literature is skewed towards positive representations, says Baz Ramaiah Imagine that you’re planning a holiday. A...

Freddie Whittaker
BAZ RAMAIAH
Opinion

Recognising success boosts students’ confidence

Students are more likely to commit to a task if they are confident that they can complete it successfully....

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HARRY FLETCHER-WOOD
Opinion

It’s easy. You too can be a graduate school

A ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority will allow many more organisations to use the title “graduate school”, explains...

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