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Education committee chair seeks answers over national funding formula consultation “delay”

The government has admitted it is not yet in a position to release details of its first consultation on...

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Pupils’ Brexit letter triggers voting age debate

School pupils at last week’s Festival of Education have condemned the vote to leave the EU with a passionate...

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State school pupils will “struggle” to access top universities after government A-level reform

State schools will “struggle” to get to grips with university admission changes driven by the government’s A-level reforms –...

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White paper is a ‘goner’, says policy expert

Major reforms such as forced academisation face being kyboshed in the wake of Brexit, Whitehall experts have told Schools...

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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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