News

Four things we learnt from government data this week

From child sexual exploitation rates to exam malpractice - Schools Week breaks down everything you need to know...

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SEND

Committee chair criticises DfE response to SEND report

Helen Hayes says government must provide a 'much more detailed response' in the new year

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Exams

Ofqual: On-screen exams could be introduced by 2030

Ofqual says exam boards can submit proposals for two on-screen specifications for lower entry subjects

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Free school meals

London mayor still weighing up the cost of a free lunch

City Hall yet to work out what it will save on its own scheme from the government's expansion of...

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Behaviour

DfE reveals how new behaviour and attendance hubs will work

Details shared for 'regional' and 'enhanced' support pathways as part of newly merged hubs

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News

AP settings ‘do not know their pupils well’, warns children’s commissioner

Report finds one third of alternative provision schools can only estimate the number of pupils on their rolls

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Child poverty

Councils to notify schools of homeless pupils under new duty

Child poverty strategy aims for a 'more joined up approach' to support pupils in temporary accommodation

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News

Leaders still facing problems with AI attendance reports

Department for Education says 'no model is perfect' as heads flag concerns with similar school groupings

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News

Trust to pilot pupils’ ideas to solve KS3 engagement crisis 

Lift Schools aims to tackle 'cliff edge' drop of engagement as pupils reach secondary age

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