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Mar
RSC's role unclear and relationship with Ofsted a bit tense, says Sir Michael Wilshaw
Sir Michael Wilshaw says the role of Regional Schools Commissioners is “not clear” and their relationship with the schools inspectorate is “a bit tense”.
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Mar
Teaching profession needs to be talked up amid recruitment crisis concerns
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector has called for the teaching profession to be “talked up” in order to ensure it comes across as a great career path to follow. During
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Feb
The Education and Adoption Bill has passed through Parliament - here's what it means for schools
The Education and Adoption Bill completed its passage through Parliament on the night of 23 February. This includes new measures that allow swifter intervention where a school is
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Feb
On PSHE and the Department for 'Entanglement'
The latest wheeze from Nicky Morgan’s Department for Entanglement – it is ever thus known down our way – is to refuse to give PSHE statutory status. An odd decision, one
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Feb
North East schools 'particularly encouraged' to take part in EEF trial
Read Write Inc. Phonics and Fresh Start Read Write Inc. Phonics is a comprehensive literacy programme for children learning to read in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and for
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Feb
Primary School STEM Competition launching next month
All Primary Schools in North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland are invited to participate in a STEM Competition. Targeting 10 and 11 year olds, this unique, exciting and
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