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Lawyers call for government to close sixth form exclusions loophole

A legal loophole means sixth forms can get away with pushing out low-attaining pupils halfway through their A-levels –...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Government faces legal challenge over SEND funding cuts

The government is facing a legal challenge over its SEND funding cuts, as councils around the country are also...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Government textbook quality mark ‘could ease workload’

A “national quality mark” for textbooks could reduce workload and confusion for teachers, says a leading assessment expert. The...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Headteachers march on Downing Street – but get flak for being too polite

Headteachers staged a calm but determined march to Downing Street this morning, devoid of loud chanting but turning up...

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Jess Staufenberg
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School warns parents Brexit could push up costs of planned trip abroad

A school has warned it is unable to predict the exact cost of a trip abroad because the government...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Beleaguered Bright Tribe trust to offload its last six schools

The beleaguered Bright Tribe academy trust has confirmed that its final six schools will be re-brokered, with the trust...

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Jess Staufenberg
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DfE extends RS, history, DT and music teacher training bursaries to 2:2 graduates

Graduates with 2:2 degrees who train to become religious education, history, design technology and music teachers will receive bursaries...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Ofsted refuses to back down after NEU Twitter row

Ofsted has refused to back down after a Twitter spat where one of its top officials said it was...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Pisa tests still key measure for DfE despite Nick Gibb outburst

The government says it will continue to measure the success of its reforms on Pisa scores despite schools minister...

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Jess Staufenberg