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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
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
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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Nov
Collaboration is key – takeaways from our first ‘virtual’ School Business Management Conference
The annual SBM conference is an important event in the Schools North East calendar, allowing School Business Professionals to step back from the day-to-day, connect with
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Nov
Clock ticking on primary assessment decision
Despite repeated calls for the Government to take decisive action on exams and testing this year, no plans have been announced, causing growing concern for school staff. While
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Nov
Primary school pupils ‘top the charts’ in national maths competition
Pupils at a Primary School in Ashington have quizzed their way into the Top 100 in a nationwide maths competition to find the country’s ‘Times Tables Rock Stars’. The Year 6
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