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DfE ‘looking at’ resilience measure for trainee teachers

A Bradford teacher-training organisation has reduced drop-out rates by screening applicants for their resilience. The wastage rate of teacher...

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Teach First increases trainee numbers more in south than north

Teach First has made progress placing trainees in the north of England but is still struggling in some areas,...

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Jess Staufenberg
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QTS consultation: Only 50% back two-year induction period and 6 other key results

The education community is split on extending the induction period for new teachers to two years, the government’s consultation...

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Parents stay away from EEF’s family literacy programme

A programme which taught parents how to help boost their children’s literacy shows promise but also found too few...

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AI will soon beat pupils taught knowledge-based curriculum

Pupils will be unable to compete with advanced artificial intelligence systems if they are taught a knowledge-based curriculum, a leading...

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Named: The 92 academy trusts with multiple staff on £100k+

Ninety-two academy trusts with multiple staff on £100,000 to £150,000 a year have been named by the government. Data...

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Schools without professional clerk are breaking government rules

Schools are breaking government rules by failing to employ a professional clerk to advise governors on their legal duties...

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Jess Staufenberg
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Ofqual investigates examiners’ experience and background

Ofqual is surveying examiners on their background amid fears from teachers that some lack the experience to mark scripts...

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Which local authorities got flexibility on high needs funding?

In a move allowing certain local authorities greater control over special-needs funding, the education secretary has lavished Conservative-run councils...

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Jess Staufenberg