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School leaders back compulsory sex education as bill heads for second reading

More than nine in ten school leaders agree that sex and relationships education (SRE) should start in primary school...

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Price does not impact exam choice as report shows schools switch to Pearson

Pearson is increasing its hold on the market in choice by schools for qualifications, a report by Ofqual released...

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Design of primary classrooms can boost pupil progress by 16 per cent

Learning progress in primary school pupils can be boosted by up to 16 per cent in a single year...

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Durand Education Trust to be investigated by the Charity Commission

Durand Education Trust (DET) is facing new scrutiny after the Charity Commission announced today it is to open a...

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David Cameron “strongly” backs grammar school expansions

The prime minister has given his strongest backing yet for the expansion of grammar schools. Speaking at an event...

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Ofsted warns that 2,500 children are still getting inadequate education in Blackpool

Attempts to tackle underperformance in Blackpool schools have been criticised with more than 2,500 children now getting an inadequate...

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MPs call for compulsory sex and relationship education in all schools

Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in all schools, says a report published today by the education select...

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Nick Clegg unveils government plan to better teacher workload balance

The government has put together a six-point action plan to help tackle “excessive” teacher workload, it has announced today....

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Unions criticise government’s “woefully inadequate” response to Workload Challenge

Unions have criticised the government’s plans to address teachers’ heavy workloads, claiming it has shown “contempt” for teachers and...

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