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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
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Grading system ‘flies in the face’ of promises pupils won’t lose out

The government has promised that no pupil will be disadvantaged by the cancellation of exams. But a new study...

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Autumn 2020 exam dates confirmed

Dates for the autumn exam series have been confirmed by the Joint Council for Qualifications. The organisation, which represents...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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No joint SEND inspections in the autumn, but Ofsted and CQC will still ‘visit’ areas

Joint area SEND inspections will not resume in the autumn term, Ofsted has announced. But the watchdog and the...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker