26
Jan
Free infant lunches policy doubled take-up of school meals
The introduction of free lunches for all infants has more than doubled the take-up of school meals, new research shows. However, it also says almost a third of school leaders (31
Read story25
Jan
North East Education News, w/c 22nd January 2018
http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/15887475.Primary_school_expanded_as_town__39_s_population_set_to_increase_rapidly/ – Darlington & Stockton Times,
Read story19
Jan
Big rise in teachers relying on handouts to pay rent
Teachers are also applying for grants to cover their transport costs and utility bills. Hundreds of teachers are asking for charitable handouts to keep them from homelessness,
Read story19
Jan
Flagship social mobility programme risked 'overloading' schools, DfE official reveals
The government’s flagship scheme to improve social mobility in 12 ‘cold spots’ in England risked overloading schools, a Department for Education official has
Read story19
Jan
Rocky start for Ofsted's Bold Beginnings Report
Ofsted’s Bold Beginnings report, published in November, upset many practitioners by calling the Reception Year a “false start” for many children. In recent weeks the debate
Read story19
Jan
New Education Secretary continues focus on Opportunity Areas
The new Education Secretary, Damian Hinds MP, today released a statement on the Department’s social mobility policies. The announcement shows continuity with the priorities of
Read story