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Dr Becky Allen to lead new Centre for Education Improvement Science

The UCL Institute of Education (IoE) has appointed Dr Becky Allen, the current head of Education Datalab, as the...

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The pushy parents and unmanageable workloads at private schools

Private school teachers have spoken of their “unmanageable workloads” and “exhausted” colleagues, with a third reporting that they are...

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‘Confusion’ over grammar school expansion plans

A London MP is “confused” after a grammar school denied multiple reports in the press that it had plans...

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Isle of Wight to consult on shorter summer holidays

The Isle of Wight will launch a major consultation into shortening school summer holidays, a move that has been...

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College of Teaching signs pledge to use evidence-based practice

The Chartered College of Teaching has joined with medical and policing colleges to commit to using evidence-based practice. The...

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Unions demand 5% pay rise for teachers ahead of autumn budget

Leading education union figures have joined forces to demand a 5 per cent pay rise for teachers from 2018,...

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Study takes pictures of packed lunches to tackle obesity

A study into using so-called “nudge theory” to encourage parents to pack healthier lunches for primary school students will...

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New academies minister: MAT sweet spot is 12 to 20 schools

The new academies minister has encouraged academy trusts to team up and expand, and said they should aim to...

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Ofsted to review school knife crime after London mayor complaint

Ofsted is to review its approach to knife crime in schools following an intervention from the mayor of London....

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