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What do teachers and pupils REALLY think about A-levels and GCSEs? 7 findings from latest government figures

The exams regulator Ofqual today released its annual survey on the perception of A-levels and GCSEs. Lots of people...

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Ofsted letter to inspectors: ‘Clamp down on gaming’

Ofsted has formally written to inspectors urging them to look out for schools entering pupils for qualifications to boost...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw: I rate my time in office as “Ofsted outstanding”

Sir Michael Wilshaw has graded his time at the helm of the education watchdog as “Ofsted outstanding”. Speaking to...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw: Sorry if I’ve caused offence

Outspoken Sir Michael Wilshaw is set to issue a mea culpa later today in a keynote speech at the...

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Teaching Leaders and The Future Leaders Trust charities to merge

Two education charities that provide training courses to develop future school leaders have announced today they will merge into...

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Founder of flagship free school and two staff treated public money “as their own” in alleged £150,000 fraud

The principal, financial director and teacher at a flagship free school defrauded the government out of £150,000 and treated...

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One in five schools lack adequate behaviour policy despite “alarming” number of attacks on staff

More than half of teaching assistants have experienced physical violence at school in the past year, with new figures...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw: Ban schools that fail brightest pupils from opening academy trust

Schools that fail to meet the needs of their brightest pupils should be banned from setting up an academy...

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Government set for landmark high court challenge over free school site

A landmark planning battle over a free school site is again heading for the high court after two councils...

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