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Lesson observations ‘make no difference to pupils’ results’
Teachers were expected to become more effective by watching their colleagues’ lessons but after two years, no impact was seen. A new study has found that a structured lesson
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Nov
Call for Government to invest more in technical skills
A leading North East college has called on the Government to put greater focus on technical, vocational education to ensure local businesses get the skilled workers they need.
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Nov
School leaders pessimistic on school funding – despite new money from Government
Almost half of school leaders think the quality of education in England will decline during the next four years due to funding shortfalls. Nine in 10 school leaders expect their
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Nov
SEND pupils 'pushed out' of mainstream schools, new data shows
Data published by the National Association of Special Educational Needs has revealed that more pupils with statements of special educational needs or education health and care
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Nov
Government investigated 524 cases of SATs maladministration in 2016
Investigations into maladministration of key stage 1 test leaped by more than 50 per cent last year, while 65 sets of KS2 exam results were either annulled or amended. In its
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Nov
Politics should replace religious studies in schools, youth poll findings
The founder of a political youth platform says religion should be taught as part of history but not as a ‘standalone subject’. In a survey commissioned by political youth
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