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Schools minister and Ofqual Chief Regulator questioned on exam standards in 2021
Schools minister Nick Gibb and Chief Regulator at Ofqual Dame Glenys Stacey took questions on exams in 2021 from the Education Select Committee on Tuesday. Both were questioned by
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Dec
Local business donates to school food banks
Northumberland based PR and design agency Fusion PR has donated to support schools in the region who are providing food for their students and local communities. With the
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Dec
North East school leaders respond to exams announcement
Last week a major announcement revealed measures to postpone Ofsted, suspend school league tables and make adjustments to exams and testing. After weeks of speculation over what
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Dec
Relief as DfE announces measures for 2021 exams and tests and Ofsted
After months of uncertainty the Department for Education has finally released measures for 2021 exams in England, providing direction for staff and students. The measures include
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Dec
Closing the North East Disadvantage Gap
Schools North East and the North East Child Poverty Commission held a virtual panel this week to discuss the disadvantage gap in our region and the impact that the Covid pandemic
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Dec
The importance of place highlighted in inquiry into left behind white pupils
The Education Select Committee continued its inquiry into left behind white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds on Tuesday taking evidence from a range of organisations. As in
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