News

‘Conflict’ as safety valve councils issue fewer EHCPs, review finds

Government-commissioned study reveals ‘tensions’ between families and local authorities in controversial SEND bailout scheme

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Ruth Lucas
Curriculum

Met Police stops school lessons on violence against women and girls

The force said sensitive subjects "may be better handled by specialists"

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Ruth Lucas
Smartphones

‘Transformational’: Smartphone-free schools reveal impact of bans

Leaders who banned mobile phones saw suspensions drop, fewer safeguarding incidents and happier staff

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Ruth Lucas
News

Strikes at London trust over ‘two tier’ maternity pay called off

Trust bumps up maternity pay that was already 30 per cent above national average to avert more disruption

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Ruth Lucas
Movers and Shakers

David Ross Education Trust appoints new CEO

He will take over from Stuart Burns at one of England's biggest MATs

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Ruth Lucas
News

New ‘digital divide’ emerges as private schools ‘forge ahead’ on AI

Private schools three times more likely to have school-wide AI strategy than their state counterparts, study finds

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Ruth Lucas
News

Oak releases DfE-backed resources to tackle misogyny and online safety

It comes as the DfE prepares to published its revised relationships, sex and health education guidance

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Ruth Lucas
News

The companies launching AI tutors to ‘transform the attainment gap’

Firms say move will save schools money and reach more pupils, but campaigners warn of safeguarding and data protection...

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Ruth Lucas
News

Classrooms ‘in chaos’ says minister as suspensions near 1 million

Rates of suspension and permanent exclusion have risen again, new government data shows

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Ruth Lucas