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DfE has ‘no plans’ to scrap national schools commissioner role

The government has announced it has “no plans” to scrap the role of the national schools commissioner, putting to...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Academy’s new start delayed by deficit discussions

An academy run by the doomed Education Fellowship Trust has still not been transferred to its new sponsor, 20...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Delete pupil nationality data or face legal action, campaigners warn ministers

The Department for Education faces being reported to the Information Commissioner if it does not agree to delete data...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Ofsted identifies 420 possible illegal schools

The number of possible illegal schools identified by Ofsted has risen to 420, up from 359 in March. However,...

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Freddie Whittaker
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‘No evidence’ EU migration harms educational outcomes or school choice

There is “no evidence” that migration to the UK from Europe reduces the educational outcomes of non-migrant children or...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Labour: We’ll make schools ‘accountable’ for off-rolled pupils

The Labour Party will tackle the “national scandal” of off-rolling, an illegal practice that “lets down thousands of young...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Academy trusts: More than just one bad apple?

A Panorama investigation this week accused the Bright Tribe academy trust of making repeated false claims for building and...

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Freddie Whittaker
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£13m cash pot to entice ‘career changers’ into the classroom

A new multi-million pound government scheme will seek to bring more “career changers” into the classroom. The Department for...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Labour MP joins millionaire Tory donor to open new free school

Veteran Labour politician Frank Field and high-profile Tory donor David Ross have been granted permission to jointly open a...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker