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Schools

Barran ‘worries’ teachers ‘don’t believe’ pledge to cut workload

Academies minister said she hears that 'teachers don't feel appreciated'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
SEND

Council criticised over ‘turn the tap off’ EHCP referrals plan

Norfolk council has acknowledged the phrasing was 'unhelpful' as campaigners fear it will ration support

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

How robots are helping anxious pupils go back to school

Schools are now using the AV1 devices as part of their attendance strategy

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Ministers extend mental health support as waiting list swells

The DfE is looking to extend a mental health support package for headteachers beyond March after a waiting list...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Tutoring

DfE to reopen tutoring spend return form after ‘difficulties’

One head said the process was 'taking up an unacceptable and disproportionate amount of time'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
RAAC

Calls for teacher grades for RAAC schools fall on deaf ears

Bishop Wilkinson academy trust chief said he does not want pupils to 'be disadvantaged' by RAAC disruption

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
SEND

I’m on your side, new children’s minister promises parents

Seventh children's minister overseeing SEND reforms pledges to treat parents as 'key stakeholders'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Attendance

Attendance: Ministers plan local absence ‘action alliances’

DfE also meeting health leaders to discuss better data-sharing between departments

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Samantha Booth
SEND

Three more councils slammed over ‘systematic SEND failings’

Oxfordshire, Oldham and Plymouth received the lowest rating in inspections of their SEND services this summer

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth