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Seldon: AI can replace Ofsted inspectors within a decade

Artificial intelligence could make Ofsted inspectors redundant within the next decade, according to the founder of an institute looking...

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DfE reveals new behaviour taskforce

The government has unveiled its new taskforce to help schools tackle unruly behaviour. The six advisers (see list below)...

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Zero-tolerance schools should be ‘unreservedly celebrated’, says MP

A teacher-turned-MP said schools with zero-tolerance behaviour policies should be “unreservedly celebrated” for ensuring staff aren’t “treated as punch...

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Academy trust closes schools over coronavirus because it has ‘pupils of Italian origin’

An academy trust is closing all three of its academies over the coronavirus scare “because its schools have some...

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DfE claims trial shows baseline IS accurate, and confirms September roll-out

The government has confirmed its new reception baseline assessment will be rolled out as planned this September, despite a...

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Longest-serving RSC Vicky Beer to retire

The government is advertising for three new regional schools commissioners – including to replace the current longest-serving regional commissioner....

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Review of national leaders of education: The 6 recommendations

The national leaders of education advisory group has published its review on reforming the system. The group wants the...

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DfE to strengthen school safeguarding lead roles to help vulnerable pupils

The government plans to look at how it can strengthen the role of designated safeguarding leads in schools to...

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Ofqual orders exam boards to publish qualification costs

Exam boards will be required to publish the costs of qualifications on their websites to “create a more level...

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