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Free School round-up

Durham free school backs down on plans to appeal against closure Durham Free School will not be seeking a judicial...

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Commission members announced

School reform minister Nick Gibb last month announced a teacher-led commission on “assessment without levels” to highlight best practice...

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Nuffield pilot promises one school a ‘head of wellbeing’

What’s better in a school – a free fitness facility or an employee dedicated to “wellbeing”? In the case...

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Local authorities must act when children’s centres fail, says minister

Childcare minister Sam Gyimah says the government will not step in when children’s centres underperform as it does when...

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49 New Free Schools: But where are they located?

The prime minister has announced the approval of a further 49 free schools, the last batch before the general...

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Features

Henry Stewart, co-founder, Local Schools Network

There’s a lot of laughter during my time with Henry Stewart. It starts when he changes his bright orange...

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Politics

Read it now and read it loud

Pupils at a Northampton academy recently took part in Read Aloud, an annual celebration to mark the achievements of...

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Politics

Edition 21: Professor Maggie Atkinson, Dave Lee-Allen and Rupert Maule

  Professor Maggie Atkinson is the new chair of the London cultural education organisation, A New Direction. Dr Atkinson,...

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Politics

Bonus ball for Rugby World Cup

Schools across England and Wales have the chance to be part of the opening ceremonies when this year’s Rugby...

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