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It’s official: University of Cambridge to introduce admission tests

The University of Cambridge has told schools today it will introduce a “common format” admissions test. Pupils applying to...

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Music and drama could become ‘preserve of elite’, new union boss claims

A new union boss has claimed music and drama could be squeezed out of school timetables because of the...

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DfE reveals £3m spend on academy takeover fees

The department for education spent more than £3 million to transfer 23 academies to new trusts – with the...

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Primary school accountability information released by DfE

The Department for Education has today published more information about its new accountability measures for primary schools, due to...

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Brian Lightman steps down as ASCL general secretary

Brian Lightman has stepped down as general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), it has...

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Pupils missing out on top universities because of poor advice at school, report claims

Pupils from poorer families are more likely to miss out on a university place because teachers and tutors’ ideas...

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Government urged to open free schools in segregated communities

The government has been urged to allow free schools to open in areas where there is a “social need”...

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Schools could be judged Ofsted inadequate if face veils hinder teaching

Schools could be judged inadequate by the education watchdog if they do not ban pupils or staff from wearing...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw: Headteachers have a duty to train their own replacements

Sir Michael Wilshaw has told headteachers it is their duty to stave off a recruitment crisis by training their...

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