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NEU urges government to start closing schools as new coronavirus guidance ‘increases anxiety’

The country’s largest education union wants the government to close some schools after claims new government guidance on containing...

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Exclusive: Ofsted pauses all inspection activity

All routine Ofsted inspections will now be put on hold, Schools Week can reveal. The watchdog has halted inspections following...

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DfE: Decision to allow pregnant teachers to work from home up to heads

The Department for Education said tonight that school staff who are pregnant should be talking with their school about...

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John Dickens
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Coronavirus: Schools to stay open despite calls for social distancing

Schools look set to stay open for the time being despite the government upping its coronavirus fightback, including urging...

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John Dickens
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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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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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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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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