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46 independent schools shut last year

At least 46 independent schools have closed in the past year. The January school census, published in July every...

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Highest teacher leaving rate in a decade – and 6 other things we learned about the school workforce

Record numbers of teachers are leaving the profession bolstering claims of a recruitment crisis, according to new figures released...

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Christine Quinn announced as new regional schools commissioner for West Midlands

A new regional school commissioner (RSC) for the West Midlands has been appointed to replace Pank Patel. Christine Quinn,...

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Reports delayed by the referendum could be published soon

A number of reports delayed by the EU referendum could soon be released by the Department for Education. The...

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Morgan “not standing for leader” after David Cameron resigns

Nicky Morgan is not putting her name into the ring for leadership of the Conservative party, Schools Week can...

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Brexit: Vote to leave the EU will delay education policies

Questions have been raised about the impact of today’s vote to leave the European Union on the government’s education...

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Schools must collect data on immigrant children from autumn

The government is to start collecting data on how many children from immigrant families are being taught in England’s...

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National Union of Teachers will take national strike action over pay and conditions

Teachers will walk out of classrooms on July 5 after nine in ten voted in favour of strike action,...

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Children getting first choice secondary school place remains stable, despite rising number of applicants

The proportion of children getting a place at their first choice secondary school has remained stable, despite the number...

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