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Foster families across the country charged for ‘free’ school transport

Foster families around the country are being forced to pay for what should be free school transport – but...

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Pension-age teachers can continue working but with added support, concludes review

A second report into the implications of teachers retiring later is expected to find that older teachers are capable...

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Nottingham’s charter to cap teacher overtime needs ‘national leader’

Nottingham council’s pioneering approach to capping overtime for teachers has won plaudits across the sector – but the number...

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DfE tightens grip on curriculum with new policy jobs

The government appears to be tightening its grip on what is taught in schools, and is advertising three senior...

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Some multi academy trusts move to synchronise exam boards

Academy trusts across the country are making all of their schools use the same exam board in a move...

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Council demands sport facilities from two academies to lift UTC restrictions

A council wants two schools to open their sports facilities up for public use at the end of the...

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Old UTC lease prevents children from using new school building

An academy trust is negotiating with its local council after it discovered the lease it recently acquired for a...

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UK’s biggest free school bans mixed ability teaching

The biggest free school campus in the country has opened its doors for the first time and is cutting...

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