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Jan
Researchers analyse Ofsted's "stuck" schools
In Ofsted’s 2018 annual report the inspectorate identified 190 “stuck” secondary schools, defined as those rated less than good in every inspection since September 2005.
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Jan
Ofsted and Department for Education staff redeployed for Brexit planning
Civil servants from Ofsted have been redeployed to help prepare for a no-deal Brexit with more staff set to follow, it has been reported this week. Schools Week has reported that
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Jan
Ofsted publishes consultation on 2019 framework
Ofsted has this week launched a 12-week consultation on its 2019 framework, publishing a full range of documentation, including a very early draft of the inspection handbook, to
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Jan
Department for Education fears over Brexit delay to teacher recruitment strategy
Senior Department for Education figures are concerned that one of their most important education reform packages could be lost forever, it has been reported this week. The
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Jan
Students take mobile phones into exams as they feel 'anxious' without them, Exam Officers say
Students do not take mobile phones into exams because they want to cheat, Exam Officers have said, but because they “feel anxious” when separated from their
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Jan
Department for Education launches consultation on plans to fund schools’ £830m pension contribution hike
The Government has launched a consultation this week on plans to provide extra funding to cover the estimated £830 million rise in pension contributions for state schools –
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