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Nov
Spielman outlines "major risks" to education
HMCI Amanda Spielman has set out six “major risks” to the quality of education in a letter to Parliament’s Education Select Committee. Despite calling for more
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Nov
Fiscal Phil puts potholes before pupils in "little things" Budget
The Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined his spending plans in the Budget on Monday but had little to offer schools. The key points for educators are: School equipment and
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Nov
Sunderland school leader appointed to Social Mobility Commission
A North East school leader has been appointed to the Government’s Social Mobility Commission by Education Secretary Damian Hinds. Sammy Wright, vice principal of Southmoor
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Nov
Parental donations to school funds rising
The average monthly voluntary donation parents are making to school funds rose by £2.45 over the past year from £8.90 to £11.35, according to a survey carried out by
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Oct
Crass comments reveal the Chancellor's school funding blind spot
Following today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond that there is to be £400 million funding for schools to ‘buy the little extras they
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Oct
#FundOurFuture Campaign: tell us about funding in your school
Schools North East will shortly be launching the #FundOurFuture campaign which will fight on behalf of schools for greater funding. The campaign aims to mobilise schools, parents
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