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DfE slammed for 48-hour ‘fire sale’ of troubled Durand academy

An academy trust was given just 48-hours to decide if it wanted to take on a troubled school, it...

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AET to give up two more schools after minister demands change

The country’s largest academy trust is to give up two more academies – despite recently being given the green...

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Private firm took 8% fee for superhead’s second salary

The firm that was paid £1.3 million to provide services to Perry Beeches Academy Trust took an 8 per...

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Academies annual accounts 2017: 9 things we’ve learned

The government has today published its annual academies report, covering the 2016-17 year. The report relates to the 2016-17...

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More than 80 academy trusts named for submitting spending data late

More than 80 academy trusts that submitted financial information late have today been named by the government as part of...

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Former Perry Beeches ‘superhead’ Liam Nolan banned from teaching

The former “superhead” of the Perry Beeches Academy Trust has been banned from teaching. Liam Nolan was found guilty...

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The four biggest issues with academies, according to Sir David Carter

Former national schools commissioner Sir David Carter tells editor John Dickens his biggest regret in government, insists he didn’t...

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Rescue schools tied to ‘toxic’ PFI contracts, Hammond told

The government will no longer use private financial initiatives (PFI) to fund future school-building projects – but is facing...

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Send annual reports to better engage with parents, Carter tells academy trusts

The former national schools commissioner has urged academy trusts to send out “annual reports” to parents, admitting their engagement...

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John Dickens