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Closing the gap: New report calls for schools to publish disadvantaged pupil progress results on their websites

Schools should publish progress measures for disadvantaged pupils on their websites, a new report has claimed, after revealing stark...

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Academy trusts team up to explore founding Institute of Advanced Teaching

Teaching schools and academy chain heavyweights are exploring a unique partnership to found a new higher-education institute that would...

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Justine Greening commits to national funding formula but is quiet on more cash for schools

The new education secretary Justine Greening appears to have committed to introducing a new national fair funding formula today, although refused...

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Schools minister Nick Gibb stays in Department for Education role

Nick Gibb appears to have held on to his schools minister role, with prime minister Theresa May confirming this...

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School loses high court bid to gag Ofsted publishing ‘inadequate’ inspection report

A free school has lost a high court challenge to gag Ofsted from publishing a damning inspection report –...

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High court backs government in landmark free school site ruling

A high court judge has ruled in favour of the government in a landmark planning battle over a free...

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Top chief executives reveal what makes a successful academy trust

Chief executives of the country’s top-performing academy chains have revealed their secrets of success, which include having a strong...

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Nick Timothy leaves New Schools Network for Number 10 role

Theresa May’s leadership campaign manager Nick Timothy has been released from his director role at the New Schools Network...

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PFI costs scupper Staffordshire academy takeover – despite DfE’s £1.5m deal offer

An Ofsted-rated outstanding Staffordshire academy has pulled out of taking over a struggling school because of its costly private...

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