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Nov
Ofsted investigates inspection gaps at outstanding schools
Ofsted is to examine ‘unusually long gaps’ between inspections of ‘outstanding’-rated schools, according to minutes of a board meeting. In July, Ofsted’s board
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Nov
Institute for Teaching launches to create ‘expert teachers’
A new ‘Institute of Teaching’ was launched this week in Manchester which will see teachers who want to train as teacher-educators undertake courses developed from the
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Nov
PE and Sports Premium doubles to £320 million
Funding will improve the quality of PE and sport provision in our schools, helping children to be healthy and active. The DfE is doubling the funding that primary schools receive
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Nov
Education Select Committee inquiry into alternative provision: submission from SCHOOLS NorthEast
Background Set up by schools for schools, SCHOOLS NorthEast is the first and only school-led regional network in the UK. We are the representative voice for the 1,250 schools
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Nov
Greening pledges new support for flexible working in schools
Justine Greening announced new pilot programmes to employ teachers flexibly, and coaching schemes for women working in education. Education Secretary Justine Greening brought
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Nov
Schools freed from 'scourge of Ofsted teaching style', says Nick Gibb
Schools minister claims that, thanks to government reforms, teachers are now free to pursue the most effective teaching methods. Education reforms have freed teachers from being
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