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MPs to hold inquiry into school mental health support plans

The government’s proposals for additional mental health support for school pupils are to be scrutinised in an inquiry by...

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Labour demands free school meals for all pupils on universal credit

Free school meals should be provided to all pupils from households claiming universal credit, Labour has said, as a...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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AQA to review staff training after grade change debacle

The exam board AQA has announced plans to review its training for staff who review exam marks, following an...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Access to the best secondary schools ‘hasn’t improved since 2010’

Access to high-performing secondary schools has not improved since 2010, and has become more geographically unequal, according to a...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Majority of Bright Tribe’s £1m ‘northern hub’ funding spent on senior staff

The Bright Tribe academy trust has already spent “the majority” of a £1 million grant to help to encourage...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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52% rise in GCSE grade changes happened because exam boards ‘didn’t follow rules’

The sharp rise in the number of GCSE grades that were changed at marking review this year came about...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Teachers weigh in on the new sex education curriculum

Teachers are being asked for their views on what should be included in the new sex and relationships education...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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QTS consultation: Government considering sabbatical fund for teachers

The Department for Education has published its long-awaited consultation on plans to reform teacher training and development, including proposals...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Greening: £23m fund for bright pupils who ‘could do with extra help’

A £23 million fund to trial new teaching practices is being targeted at the brightest pupils because they “could...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker