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May
New Ofsted inspection framework launched
Ofsted launched its new inspection framework this week, heralding a raft of changes to the accountability system including a move away from a data-focused approach to
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May
NE schools sign up to Baseline Assessment pilot - survey
Almost 62% of schools responding to a Schools North East survey confirmed they have signed up to take part in the new Reception Baseline Assessment pilot. Of the 152 respondents,
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May
Education Links w/c 13/5/19
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/walbottle-campus-newcastle-ofsted-report-16269590 – Chronicle Live, Ofsted inspectors hear ‘racist and homophobic’
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May
Two North East Schools make Edtech 50 Schools list
Two North East Schools have been chosen as part of the Edtech 50 Schools, a campaign run by The Education Foundation. The campaign aimed to find schools who are using technology
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May
DfE announces free meals and activities for 50,000 children over 2019 summer holidays
Over £9 million in funding will be available for schemes to provide free meals and activities for up to 50,000 disadvantaged children over the 2019 summer holidays. Activities
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May
Quarter of teachers have witnessed off-rolling according to Ofsted
A poll of 1000 teachers across England showed that a quarter had witnessed off-rolling, and two thirds believed the practice was increasing. The teachers survey believed the
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