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Researchers claim that educational success among children of similar cognitive ability depends on their background
Children of similar cognitive ability have very different chances of educational success; it still depends […]
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Ofsted’s new inspection arrangements to focus on curriculum, behaviour and development
From September 2019, Ofsted will refocus inspections of schools in England, early years settings and […]
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Research for @OfstedNews finds that a quarter of teachers have seen off-rolling happen in their schools
Teachers want to see more support for parents to help them resist the practice of […]
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Break times shortened in England schools
Research undertaken by University College in London has found that school break times in England […]
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England schools to be required to report on the number of exclusions
The practice of excluding students from schools is set to be placed under scrutiny with […]
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EarthEcho Expeditions: What’s the Catch?
Teachers in England are being invited to join a professional development opportunity through EarthEcho International […]
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Free sanitary products in England’s primary schools from early 2020
Free sanitary products will be offered to girls in all primary schools in England from […]
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EdTech Strategy marks ‘new era’ for schools
Leading tech companies to work with schools and colleges to cut teacher workload, support professional development and improve student outcomes […]
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39 new special free schools to open in England
Thousands of new school places are being created for children with special educational needs or […]
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Disadvantaged boys benefit most from early school years
Boys from disadvantaged backgrounds benefit most from early schooling, helping to narrow the skills gap […]
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Deaf children in England are falling behind their classmates from primary school through to GCSE
The BBC reports that analysis by the National Deaf Children’s Society shows that deaf children […]
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New measures announced to reduce workload for teachers
Teachers in England will receive more early career support, opportunities for flexible and part-time working, […]
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New funding announced for international exchange programmes
Funding available to enhance international experiences for disadvantaged students […]
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Consultation plans from @Ofstednews promise change of emphasis in inspections
Consultation proposals on how Ofsted inspects schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to take effect from September 2019. […]
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Academic gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrows in England
Data claims to show the gap between disadvantaged pupils in England and their peers in primary school is continuing to narrow […]