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Government launches peer support consultation as part of £1.5 million mental health scheme

A £1.5 million fund to support young people’s mental health and develop “peer networks” has been announced today. The...

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Russell Group chief blames schools for low numbers of disadvantaged pupils at top universities

The director general of the Russell Group has blamed schools for a drop in the proportion of disadvantaged pupils...

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Primary chaos: 12 reasons why the teaching unions want tests to be suspended

Teaching unions will gather tomorrow to discuss what action can be taken about what they are calling the “mess”...

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Government is investigating 21 ‘illegal schools’ figures show

At least 21 schools are thought to be “illegal” and are currently being investigated by the government, the Department...

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Support staff working extra hours for no extra pay, union warns

Two thirds of teaching assistants and support staff are working up to six additional hours each week to cover...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw congratulates three ‘exceptional’ headteachers under new Ofsted approach

Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw has written to three “exceptional” school leaders as part of a new initiative by...

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Government rules out making PSHE and SRE statutory

The government has refused to make personal, social and health education (PSHE) and sex and relationships education (SRE) statutory...

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Bomb threat calls cause multiple school closures

Schools across England were evacuated this morning after receiving hoax bomb threats. The calls were made to 14 schools...

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Terrorist teacher handed lifetime ban from classroom

A chemistry teacher who intended to join terrorist group ISIS in Syria has been banned from the classroom after...

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