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A peek inside Lucy Powell’s (very full) in-tray

18h | Politics
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Bridget Phillipson: did she deliver for schools?

18h | Politics

New SEND requirement for teacher training grant as another is cut

6h | Teacher training and development
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Don’t be ‘over-ambitious’ with year 8 reading test, says expert

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Mystery as DfE misses summer accounts deadline

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Promised SEND training courses set to start in autumn 2027

18h | Inclusion

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Revealed: RISE adviser expansion planned for new school year

18h | School improvement
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Schools and trusts must know every looked-after child’s story, strengths and needs

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A young person’s future should not depend on where they grow up

John Barneby

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Bridget Phillipson: did she deliver for schools?

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The Island Challenge: Tackling poor outcomes on the Isle of Wight

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Warwick Sharp, CEO, GLF Schools

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The schools on a journey to become more inclusive

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Bricklaying, hairdressing and zoo trips: How to solve the NEET crisis

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Carole Bennett, chief executive officer, HFL Education
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Will local government reorganisation improve SEND?
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Early intervention and joined-up support can close disadvantage gap

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Don’t be ‘over-ambitious’ with year 8 reading test, says expert

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Mystery as DfE misses summer accounts deadline

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How to help special needs pupils feel part of the mainstream

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A young person’s future should not depend on where they grow up

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Schools and trusts must know every looked-after child’s story, strengths and needs
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Bridget Phillipson: did she deliver for schools?
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Why high-quality provision for the most able pupils is crucial
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Mind the certainty trap and always remain curious
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