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Term-time holidays a ‘small part’ of attendance woes – minister

Catherine McKinnell says she’s focused on children who regularly miss ‘significant amounts of school’

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St Peter’s C of E Primary pupils in Bristol picked up whisks and wooden spoons to compete in a…

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Young carers online community launched

Carers Trust, a UK carers’ charity, have launched a new website and online community for its young visitors. The…

Billy Camden

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Billy Camden

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Champion gymnast shares technique

Pupils at Windmill primary school in Raunds, Northamptonshire, flexed their muscles during a visit from their new Education Fellowship…

Nicky Phillips

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Nicky Phillips

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Peacemakers get Diana Award

A Nottingham academy’s playground peacemakers have been honoured with a Diana Award. The award was set up in memory…

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Nicky Phillips

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Royal visits inspire academies’ students

Two schools in England had royal visitors last week. In London, the Duchess of Cambridge was guest of honour…

Nicky Phillips

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Nicky Phillips

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A hole lot of trouble in Essex

Children arriving at Cooks Spinney primary school in Harlow, Essex, were shocked recently to find a giant hole in…

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