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12
Oct

55,800+ children denied access to CAMHS services - EPI report

A new report from the Education Policy Institute shows that the number of children referred to mental health services in England has risen by more than a quarter in the last five

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12
Oct

National Audit Office concerned about lack of data on mental health spending

NAO mental health report The National Audit Office has warned that the lack of school spending data on mental health means planning support for pupils is not possible. The

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12
Oct

Media coverage of the Schools North East Summit 

Following the announcement by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman yesterday at the Schools North East Summit, many regional and national media picked up on the story

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12
Oct

DfE warned by UK statistics watchdog on funding claims

The UK Statistics Authority has written to the DfE stating that the Department’s claims about school funding were “presented in such a way as to misrepresent changes”. In a

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12
Oct

DfE announces £24m Opportunity North East programme

The Government has announced a £24m programme, Opportunity North East, to improve outcomes for children in the North East. Schools North East Director Mike Parker was invited to

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12
Oct

"North East at centre of national education debate", leaders say

EDUCATION in the North East is at the centre of policy discussions at the heart of Government like never before, according to national leaders. Delegates at the Summit were told

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