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DfE doubles advanced maths premium to £1,200

The government has doubled the amount of money on offer to schools that encourage more pupils to study maths...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Sir David Carter ‘clarifies’ comments on Janet Renou’s Whitehaven visits

The national schools commissioner has written to MPs to “clarify” his comments about visits made by top officials to...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Schools must be consulted on local safeguarding arrangements

Local councils, health services and police forces will have to involve schools in their safeguarding work from now on,...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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How are schools implementing flexible working?

Schools are letting teachers take their planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time at home, banning work in the staff...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Catholics pray for free schools miracle

Catholic school leaders are cautious about a new drive to lift the cap on faith-based admissions, after some took...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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New Cambridge Assessment CEO backs out for ‘personal reasons’

The new chief executive of the Cambridge Assessment Group has withdrawn from the role before he even started, citing...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Government confirms 638% hike in small private school inspection fees

The government will press ahead with plans to hike the basic amount some small private schools pay for Ofsted...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Ofsted: Hijab row school got ‘ineffective’ support from council

The school at the centre of a row over its decision to ban younger pupils from wearing the hijab remains...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Kathy Kirkham returns to Bright Tribe

Kathy Kirkham has returned to the troubled Bright Tribe trust as a director, almost exactly a year after she...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker