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11 academy trusts now have more than 30 schools and are labelled ‘system leaders’

There are now 11 ‘system leader’ academy chains in England, but almost a third of academies are still operating...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Government continues judging RSCs on academy conversion rate – despite conflict of interest concerns

The government continued judging regional schools commissioners (RSCs) on how many schools they converted into academies last year despite fears...

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Freddie Whittaker
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RSC Guide: Dominic Herrington, south-east and south London

Dominic Herrington started his tenure with a distinct advantage over his colleagues. As a Department for Education insider –...

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Freddie Whittaker
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RSC Guide: Martin Post, north-west London and south central England

Former grammar school head Martin Post oversees an area spanning parts of London, the south-east and several home counties....

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Former UKIP education spokesperson Paul Nuttall becomes party leader

Paul Nuttall, a former history lecturer who served as the UK Independence Party’s spokesperson on education for two years...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Wilshaw warns against over-reliance on data as he lists proudest Ofsted achievements

Sir Michael Wilshaw has warned against an over-reliance on data in judging schools, as he listed his proudest achievements...

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Freddie Whittaker
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GCSE resit changes cost schools £6 million

Schools and colleges have lost almost £6 million in funding this year as a result of new rules around...

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Freddie Whittaker
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New extremism advice drafted after Trump supporter Milo has school speech cancelled

A teaching union is drafting new guidance for teachers and leaders on extremism after a Kent school cancelled a...

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Ofsted to put more emphasis on preparation of pupils for employment

Schools will be more heavily judged on how they prepare pupils for the world of work after Ofsted warned...

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Freddie Whittaker