Education Partnership North East
But schools minister seeks to reassure parents of a 'real dialogue'
Evaluators highlighted implementation challenges with the £22m programme's first year in 1,669 schools
OBR official says it was 'reasonable' to illustrate the potential impact on the schools budget
The watchdog's chief inspector also warns social media and smartphones are also partly responsible for disruptive behaviour
North Tyneside, Bracknell Forest and – for the third year in a row – Kent all 'gained approval to...
Former adviser says Treasury is 'trying to force the pace' of reforms
More reception pupils achieve 'good level of development' this year, but improvement rate below what's required to hit 75%...
Spending watchdog warns 'no savings have been identified' to offset pressure on government coffers of end to council budgeting...
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council demands 'urgent action' ahead of budget - including using high needs cash to cover...
