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Ofsted: MPs call for an end to single-word grades

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 02:55
The cross-party committee says the consequences of an "inadequate" judgement should be far less severe.

The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 02:51
He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.

Class sizes at Longsands Academy in St Neots hit 90 pupils, staff claim

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 07:48
Longsands Academy head says staff wellbeing is crucial as unions ballot for industrial action.

Family moves 180 miles for special-needs nursery space

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 04:46
There will be fewer places for children with SEND, following the childcare expansion, a survey suggests

Parents taking children out of Raac schools - union

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 18:45
Parents are taking their children out of schools with dangerous concrete, a head teachers’ union says.

Ofsted: Southampton school leaders sign covenant in Ruth Perry's memory

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 07:04
Education leaders in Southampton say the covenant will support staff undergoing Ofsted inspections.

Dyson donation of £6m to Malmesbury primary given go-ahead

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 22:43
The government approves the charity donation to pay for an expansion to Malmesbury Primary School

Bath University makes students resit exam after giving answers

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 22:01
A university accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams and is making students resit.

Families won't miss out on expanded free childcare despite delays, says minister

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 19:06
Parents have been warned they may be unable to access 15 hours per week free childcare due to IT issues and delays.

Russell Scott Primary School: Pupils paddling in sewage, head teacher says

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 14:30
The head teacher of a school in need of urgent repairs says the problems are a constant "nightmare".

H&M pulls school uniform advert after being accused of sexualising children

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 14:17
Fashion giant removes an advert for school uniforms and says it is "deeply sorry" for offence caused.

Crumbling schools plagued by leaks and cold, BBC finds

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 07:09
Teachers tell Panorama that some buildings in urgent need of repair are "not fit for purpose”.

Videos show schools in urgent need of repair

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 07:07
Teachers sent BBC Panorama videos of cold classrooms, leaky roofs and cracked walls.

Ofsted: Head teachers can request pause as inspections resume

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 01:50
Lead inspectors in England were given mental health awareness training during the two-week pause.

Israel-Gaza: London school warns it may close over Palestine patch row

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 14:21
The east London primary told parents it had received serious threats, including arson, against its staff.

Ofsted sorry for its role in Ruth Perry's suicide

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 03:35
It is the first time the inspectorate has taken responsibility for the part it played in her death.

Wales weather: Schools closed as snow causes disruption

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 14:32
More than 60 schools in west and north Wales are closed on Thursday after snowfall.

Pupils in schools with unsafe concrete need exam help - report

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:06
Students in schools with unsafe Raac concrete need additional exam support, a new study says.

Government school attendance campaign criticised by parents

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 08:11
The government's school attendance initiative is labelled as "insulting" and "ableist".

Demolition of newly-built schools could cost £150m

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:40
The government is criticised over three new schools which were declared unsafe after being built.

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