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High-quality CPD helps pupils more than performance-related pay, report claims

High-quality programmes of professional development for teachers are more effective at boosting pupils’ attainment than performance-related pay or lengthening...

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Ofqual to proceed with extra regulation of tech awards

The exams regulator will proceed with plans for greater regulation of technical award qualifications for 14 to 16-year-olds, amid...

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James Carr
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Who is Baroness Berridge? 8 facts about the new academies minister

The Department for Education has confirmed that Baroness Berridge will be the new minister for the school system. While...

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James Carr
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Ofsted slams ‘untenable tension’ in wake of school strikes

A school in which disgruntled staff staged a series of strikes has been put in special measures after Ofsted...

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James Carr
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Teaching’s ‘Oscars Night’: Get your nominations in

Schools from across the country are being urged to enter their star staff for a prestigious set of awards...

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James Carr
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Figures show rise in teacher mental health sick days

Massage treatments, 24/7 helplines and walking groups are among the services schools are providing to help teachers’ mental wellbeing....

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James Carr
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Ofsted: ‘Mass entry to BTECs is not always gaming’

Ofsted has moved to quash fears among schools that enrolling a high percentage of pupils in certain BTEC qualifications...

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James Carr
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Baroness Berridge appointed as education minister

Baroness Berridge has been appointed parliamentary under secretary of state at the Department for Education. The Conservative peer was...

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Catholic trust’s ‘inoperable’ ban on 11-plus tests lifted

A ban which prevented a Catholic academy trust’s 19 primary schools from hosting 11-plus exams has been lifted after...

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James Carr