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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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Cabot academies fill the stage

Schools across South Gloucestershire put on a Christmas spectacular when they joined forces for their annual concert. Hosted by…

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Teacher duo aims to top off ‘amazing’ year

Two teachers from York are taking on Band Aid and letting themselves dream of a Christmas No 1. Robin…

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Sign and become a world record holder

Schools across the country are being challenged to become world record breakers as they raise money for deaf children….

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Special school drafts in former soldiers

A special school is reaping the rewards of being put through their paces by former soldiers. Ernest Cookson School…

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Ark academies take to the boards

Students from 12 Ark schools have traded their ballpoint pens for quills over the past few months as they’ve…

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Pyjama day raises funds for Ebola fight

Pupils at a primary school in Cheltenham swapped their uniforms for pyjamas to raise £356 to help to fight…

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