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Nov
Bright Tribe's Interim Chief Executive 'hugely embarrassed' by scandal
The Interim Chief Executive of the Bright Tribe multi academy trust has spoken of her “professional” embarrassment over the scandal, and apologised on behalf of the chain’s
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Nov
First official statistics on child mental health in 14 years published
The first Government child and adolescent mental health statistics for 14 years have this week been released by NHS Digital. They suggest that around 12.8% 5-19 year olds in
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Nov
Academies Minister bets champagne that schools are wasting money
A Department for Education minister has bet a bottle of champagne for any school where he cannot find waste. Academies Minister Lord Agnew invited schools to take up his
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Nov
Inclusion
This week’s Talking Head comes from Sarah Holmes-Carne, Principal at Kenton School in Newcastle. Leading a school serving a disadvantaged community is an immensely tough role.
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Nov
Education Links w/c 19th November 2018
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/no-plans-alternative-pupil-places-15446170 – Chronicle Live, ‘No plans’ for alternative pupil places near South
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Nov
Education Secretary quizzed by opposition on funding
Angela Rayner has this week raised concerns in Parliament over funding cuts to education. The Shadow Education Secretary was speaking in the House of commons on Tuesday, directing
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