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The 8 per cent school budget cut: what is it?

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that school per-pupil funding could fall by 8 per cent by...

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Regional schools commissioners need national guidelines, MPs told

A lack of “shared practice” for regional schools commissioners (RSCs) is leading to “inconsistencies” in the ways they are...

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Grammar expansion plans in at least 10 new areas

Comprehensive school systems are under threat as councils consider grammar expansion proposals – with some schools considering placing annexes outside their boroughs. Nicky...

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Is mutant flu increasing pupil absence rates? (Plus 4 other curiosities from the absence data)

Pupil absence increased slightly last year with rises in pupil illness to blame, according to official government statistics. Figures...

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Teacher recruitment crisis can be averted using Skype and unqualified teachers

Sir Andrew Carter, leader of the government’s teacher training review, has said schools can help avoid a recruitment “crisis”...

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British values linked to security threat, Muslim educator warns

The teaching of British values in schools is now so linked to security concerns any discussions surrounding it are...

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MPs to probe teacher supply ‘crisis’ during education committee investigation

An investigation into teacher supply has been launched by the House of Commons education committee. MPs will hold a one-off...

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Heads can decide if pupils will sit national reference tests, Ofqual confirms

Headteachers will get the final say on which pupils sit new national reference tests and schools will get two...

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Councils publish ‘unfinished’ local offers for children with SEND

Many local authorities appear to be publishing inadequate information on provision for children with special educational needs (SEND) including...

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