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Feb
Northern education leaders hit back at Wilshaw claim of ‘miserable’ standards
Northern education leaders have hit back at claims by Sir Michael Wilshaw that academisation has failed to improve “miserable” standards in the region. The former
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Feb
Nick Gibb: Extra exams would cut risk to pupils’ mental health
Nick Gibb has said that the way to ensure that exam pressure does not take a toll on pupils’ mental health is to give them more exams. But teachers have taken to Twitter to
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Feb
North East Education News: Quick Links w/c 5th February
http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/15919599.Pupils_launch_eco_friendly_scheme/ – Darlington & Stockton Times, Richmond pupils launch eco-friendly scheme.
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Feb
Government failure on teacher numbers adds to pressure on schools
The Public Account Committee report says there is a growing sense of crisis for schools in England struggling to retain and develop teaching workforce. A variety of factors have
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Feb
Bright Tribe pays £680,000 in related-party transactions
A controversial multi-academy trust has paid more than £680,000 to firms owned or controlled by a board member who runs its sponsor company. Bright Tribe Trust, which runs 10
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Feb
Teacher trainers ordered to rethink entry standards to 'maximise recruitment'
Teacher trainer providers have been told they will be checked to see if they are rejecting suitable candidates – after a drastic drop in applications. Nick Gibb, Minister for
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