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Who is Theodore Agnew? 7 facts about the new academies minister

It has been confirmed that Sir Theodore Agnew, chair of the Inspiration Trust academy chain, will replace Lord Nash...

Freddie Whittaker
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Theodore Agnew touted as new academies minister

Sir Theodore Agnew, a prominent Conservative donor who founded the Inspiration Trust academy chain, is rumoured to be Lord...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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30-hour free childcare plan would widen school readiness gap

The government’s plan to give working parents access to up to 30 hours of free childcare every week risks...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Labour will pay teachers ‘properly’, says Angela Rayner

Labour will pay teachers “properly” if elected to power, according to the shadow education secretary. Following the government’s focus...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Angela Rayner: Full text of Labour Conference 2017 speech

Conference, last year I said it was a surprise, but a great privilege, to stand before you as Shadow...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Draft charter outlines ‘principles’ of Labour’s National Education Service

The Labour Party has explained more about its proposed National Education Service, in a draft charter that all schools...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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New academy trust pledges not to hire unqualified teachers

A new sixth form-led academy chain has announced it will only hire qualified or trainee teachers in a bid...

Freddie Whittaker
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Labour planning to bring PFI contracts ‘back in house’

Labour would return existing PFI contracts to government control, its shadow chancellor announced today, though some have warned that...

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Pupil arrested after school welfare officer stabbed

A woman is being treated in hospital after she was stabbed at a school in Scunthorpe. The 61-year-old, a...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker