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Jan
Two-thirds of children fail phonetics reading test
The pilot scheme of a new primary school reading check indicated two thirds of pupils are likely to fail the test when it is introduced next year. Figures released from the pilot
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Jan
New standard to recognise ‘Master Teachers’
A new ‘Master Teacher Standard’ to recognise outstanding teachers should be introduced, according to an independent review commissioned by the Government. The award would be
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Jan
Head Teacher positions ‘hard to fill’
The target culture, rising workloads and cuts in pay are putting teachers off from stepping up to the role of Headship, according to new research commissioned by the NAHT. More
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Jan
Extra funding through Pupil Premium
Good news for North East schools as yesterday’s announcement of the Government plans to increase the Pupil Premium and extend the eligibility criteria will bring £31m in extra
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