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IPPR report calls for UTC changes

Ailing university technical colleges should be converted into 16-19 colleges, with all studio schools joining multi-academy trusts to stave...

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DRET appoints new CEO, with sponsor David Ross installed as chair

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has appointed a new chief executive, with the trust’s sponsor taking on the...

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UKIP pledges to open new grammar school ‘in every town’

UKIP has pledged to open a grammar school “in every town” after launching its general election 2017 manifesto today....

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Teach First criticised for PwC job deferral partnership

Ministers have been called on to allow school teacher training providers access to the same pool of graduates targeted...

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Investigation: How apprenticeship levy costs are affecting supply teachers

One of the country’s leading umbrella companies for supply teachers denies it is passing on the costs of the...

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Inspiration Trust to change turnaround approach with ‘knowledge-led’ curriculum

Inspiration Trust, the academy chain run by Dame Rachel de Souza, is planning to develop its own “knowledge-led” curriculum...

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Government to step in over supply teacher costs

The government is planning to step in and establish a national pool of ‘trusted’ supply teacher agencies in a...

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Russell Hobby appointed Teach First chief executive

Russell Hobby has been appointed as chief executive of the teacher training charity Teach First. Hobby, currently general secretary...

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Surge in unauthorised term-time holidays after Platt court ruling

The number of children taken out of school without permission for a family holiday rose by a fifth after...

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