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NEWS: Vulnerable students missing out on extracurriculars

19th February 2024

As reported by Shropshire Star, a study by the Education Policy Institute reveals that disadvantaged students are less likely to participate in extracurricular keep reading

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NEWS: Schools’ PFI contracts leave budgets in crisis

15th February 2024

As reported by The Standard, as charges skyrocket, headteachers are breaking the silence on the financial strain of Private Finance Initiative keep reading

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NEWS: Govt fuels EV revolution with school grants

6th February 2024

As reported by DfE, the latest initiatives supporting electric vehicle adoption have been launched, including school grants, council funding, and measures keep reading

NEWS: Childcare expansion faces technical hurdles

25th January 2024

As reported by BBC News, plans to offer 15 hours of free childcare per week to working parents from April are keep reading

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NEWS: Ofsted resumes school inspections after mental health training pause

23rd January 2024

As reported by BBC News, following a two-week hiatus for mental health awareness training, school inspections in England are set to keep reading

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NEWS: Enhanced support for SEND families announced

23rd January 2024

As reported by DfE, families with children having special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will soon receive additional support as part of keep reading

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Ofsted reforms needed for better school evaluation

3rd January 2024

As reported by Institute for Government, with new chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver taking charge amid criticism, a report advocates careful reforms, keep reading

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Record high fines for term-time holidays

19th December 2023

As reported by The Telegraph, over 356,000 penalty notices have been issued, a 24% increase since 2019, as parents face fines and prosecution keep reading

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Damian Hinds returns as schools minister

17th November 2023

As reported on CYP Now, former Education Secretary rejoins Department for Education, aiming to continue education standards Damian Hinds, MP keep reading

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89% of schools rated good or outstanding

16th November 2023

In a significant achievement, the latest Ofsted data reveals that 89% of schools achieved good or outstanding ratings last year, keep reading