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Statement: Festival of Education 2020 cancelled

Due to the uncertainty around the coronavirus outbreak, this year’s Festival of Education will be cancelled. A full statement...

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John Dickens
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New specialist NPQ to focus on pupil wellbeing

A new specialist qualification for “often overlooked” experienced teachers will focus on behaviour management and pupil wellbeing, Gavin Williamson...

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John Dickens
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CEO pay 2019: Fewer than 1 in 5 reduce salaries despite government warning

We analysed over 250 academy trust accounts for Schools Week’s annual CEO pay league table investigation – here’s what...

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John Dickens
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Ofsted amends report of Harris school at centre of framework row after admitting inspection error

Ofsted has amended the report of a school run by one of its most high-profile critics after inspectors wrongly...

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John Dickens
Features

Profile: Professor James Tooley

James Tooley’s vision of no-frills private schools is now a reality in England. How afraid should the state sector...

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John Dickens
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SEN pupils ‘not well’ served by in-year admissions

One in ten councils believe pupils with special educational needs are being let down when they try to move...

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John Dickens
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‘No-frills’ private school founder eyes seven more north east sites

The man behind a “no frills” private school is looking for sites to open another seven in the north-east,...

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John Dickens
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Education unions reject proposed representation reforms

Government plans to allow employees to bring lawyers or other non-union representatives into disciplinary meetings will see “simple disputes...

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John Dickens
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Coronavirus: Ofqual tells schools to ensure ‘contingency plans’ for exams up-to-date

Exams regulator Ofqual is in talks with exam boards over whether there are any risks to the summer exam...

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John Dickens