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Nine things we learned from Ofsted’s 2019-20 annual report and accounts

The education watchdog Ofsted has published its corporate annual report and accounts, which give an update on the inspectorate’s...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Proportion of schools open more widely falls as end of term nears

The proportion of schools open more widely to pupils in selected year groups has begun to fall as the...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Almost all pupils were set work during partial closures, but half of year 11s and 13s missed out

Almost all pupils were given some remote learning tasks by their teachers during partial school closures, but year 11...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Councils scramble for places as school-building falls behind

Covid-19 has left pressured councils scrambling to complete building projects on time, a Schools Week investigation has found. The...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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MATs to take charge in ‘left-behind’ areas

The government will shift its focus to expanding “good” multi-academy trusts over the next 12 months to raise standards...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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How performing arts schools are adapting to coronavirus rules

It’s one of the most famous Shakespearean plays, known for the heart-wrenching romance of two star-crossed lovers.  But any...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Council says it will back schools if they stagger return of year groups

Lancashire County Council has promised to back schools if they choose to stagger the return of year groups this...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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Autumn catch up must not make pupils feel ‘penalised’

Children who have fallen behind during the coronavirus crisis must not be made to feel they are being “penalised”...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
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DfE spends £££s spinning Covid response

The government has spent tens of thousands of pounds in an attempt to present its response to the impact...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker