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Apr
Confidence in GCSEs and A-levels has decreased, according to annual Ofqual survey
The exam regulator Ofqual has published the results of its annual survey on perceptions of A-levels, GCSEs and other qualifications in England this week. The survey, which was
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Apr
Northumberland County Council takes legal action against Bright Tribe
Bright Tribe was paid to convert Haydon Bridge High School in Northumberland to an academy, but abandoned it last November, blaming the school’s deficit and low pupil numbers.
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Apr
National Schools Commissioner to step down
Sir David Carter, who has been in the role since 2016, will step down at the end of this academic year. Sir David announced his retirement in a video published on the 27th April,
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Apr
'Increasing number of pupils at grammar schools won't boost attainment' says Durham University
New research by Professor Stephen Gorard and Dr Nadia Siddiqui suggests increasing the number of pupils attending grammar schools would cement social divisions- but wouldn’t
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Apr
North East Education Links w/c 23rd April
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/council-unveils-plans-save-haydon-14568503 – Chronicle Live, Council unveils plans to SAVE Haydon Bridge High School –
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Apr
Governors urged to pressure Government over funding crisis
Governors in the North East have been told to expect funding, workload and recruitment pressures in their schools at the SCHOOLS NorthEast Northern Governance Conference in
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