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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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Epidermolysis bullosa sufferer Sohana Collins honoured in Pride of Britain awards

The courage of a pupil from the City of London School for Girls was honoured last week at the…

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Literacy platform goes live in 100 countries

A literacy initiative started by a group of teachers in Yorkshire has gone global after receiving plaudits from teachers…

Billy Camden

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Billy Camden

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Pupils with a soft touch

A year 11 pupil from a Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust (GDFT) school has sent a touching message of support with a…

Nicky Phillips

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Nicky Phillips

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Lucy Harrison, Sally Taylor, Kristal Brookes and Sarah Kerr-Dineen

Lucy Harrison takes over from founding headteacher Mick Quigley as the leader of the Archer Academy, a free school…

Nicky Phillips

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Nicky Phillips

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Jonathan shines in annual awards

A 17-year-old student who has battled the odds to further his education was among a host of winners at…

Nicky Phillips

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Nicky Phillips

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Governors deserve gongs too

A guide to support people who want to nominate school governors for national honours has been created. Produced by…

Nicky Phillips

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Nicky Phillips

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