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Rise in appeals against ‘tougher’ Key Stage 2 SATs tests

The number of appeals against the marking of this year’s “tougher” SATs tests has risen – with one in...

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Primary experts call for reception year review

The government has been called on to launch an official review of the reception year after primary experts found...

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Landmark judicial review over school commissioner sixth form decision settled out of court

A landmark judicial review that was set to shine a light on decisions made behind closed doors by regional...

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DfE starts search for new Ofsted chair

The government has launched its search for a new Ofsted chair after David Hoare resigned following a backlash over...

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Justine Greening shelves Education for All bill

Justine Greening has announced today she will shelve plans to force all schools in “unviable or underperforming” council areas...

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DfE ordered to publish suppressed infant free school meals report

The Department for Education has been told it must publish a suppressed report that found small schools are struggling...

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Justine Greening: Strong case to keep teacher pay rises capped at 1 per cent

The education secretary wants teachers’ pay rises to be capped at an average of 1 per cent next year,...

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A third of academy trusts paid businesses linked to their staff, and 7 other school finance findings

The education select committee has quizzed senior civil servants as part of their latest hearing into academy finances. Schools...

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25 free schools delayed each year

Nearly 25 free schools have delayed opening every year for the past three years, show figures released to Schools...

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John Dickens