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Statutory policies for schools update
The Department of Education have released a revised version of the statutory policies for schools. The document makes clear how often each policy must be reviewed and also shows the level of approval required, where this is prescribed in … Continue reading
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Tagged DfE, education, governance, policies, statutory guidance, Statutory policies
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New Teaching Schools announced
From the DfE website Read full press release from DfE here The National College for Teaching and Leadership has confirmed the latest wave of teaching schools to be officially designated – recognising the significant role the successful schools will play … Continue reading
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Tagged DfE, education, National College for Teaching and Leadership, news, Teaching Schools
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Review of Efficiency in the Schools System
News from DfE website Schools spend a large amount of public money every year, and how they spend it matters. As part of the Budget Statement 2013, the Government announced that it would conduct a review of school efficiency. … Continue reading
The Pupil Premium: How schools are spending the funding successfully to maximise achievement
The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Coalition Government in April 2011 to provide additional support for looked after children and those from low income families. The extra funding is made available to schools to help them narrow the attainment … Continue reading
Could area-wide education boards solve the governance crisis?
This interesting article appeared in the Guardian earlier this week by Nansi Ellis, head of education, policy and research at the ATL. The article advocates the introduction of area education boards. The idea behind such boards is that they would would offer a … Continue reading
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Tagged ATL, education, Governors, recruitment, School Governor, SGOSS
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New Primary School measures will raise ambition – and standards
A new firm but fair primary school floor standard will drive up standards and help ensure children are ready for secondary school, Schools Minister David Laws announced yesterday. As well as requiring schools to get a higher proportion of pupils … Continue reading
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Tagged David Laws, DfE, education, schools, standards
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News from the DfE – The National Scholarship Fund continues for a third year
Teachers and special educational needs (SEN) support staff will be able to bid for funds from the scheme worth up to £2 million to deepen their subject knowledge and develop their skills. For the third year running, teachers can bid … Continue reading
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Tagged DfE, education, National Scholarship Fund, schools, SEN, training
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