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Surge in pupils with weapons sparks calls for more support – Schools Week, March 2019

Leading schools sector voices are warning that staff need more help to keep classrooms safe,…

Exclusive: Heads oppose Ofsted plan for 150 mins inspection notice – TES, January 2019

Most school leaders oppose Ofsted’s plans to arrive earlier and spend more time in schools under…

Exclusive: 84% of school leaders back Ofsted curriculum plans – TES, January 2019

Ofsted’s plans to put an increased focus on the curriculum in its new inspection regime have…

What to expect from education in 2019 – Education Business, January 2019

Imogen Rowley, lead content editor at The Key gazes ahead at 2019 and picks out…

Headteachers forced to do menial tasks at unfilled rural schools – The Guardian, October 2018

More than four in 10 rural schools in England are undersubscribed and therefore facing significant budget shortfalls,…

Soham murder inquiry chair backs Telegraph campaign as he demands Government keep children safe online – The Daily Telegraph, August 2018

The Soham murders inquiry chair has backed the Telegraph’s Duty of Care Campaign, as he demands…

Managing expectations in education – Education Technology, August 2018

With ICT provision for educational institutions becoming increasingly advanced, we investigate how managed ICT is…

Half of schools aren’t ready for GDPR data protection officer requirement – Schools Week, March 2018

Half of schools are not yet ready to meet their legal duty to appoint a…

More primary school children suffering stress from Sats, survey finds – The Guardian, May 2017

Eight out of 10 school leaders say fear of academic failure has lead to increase…

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Four out of 10 schools letting out buildings to raise money, study finds – The Guardian, March 2017

Schools facing budget cuts are setting up daycare provision and hosting weddings and fitness classes…

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Online criticism from parents wearing down teachers – BBC News, November 2016

A primary school head teacher has revealed that she ended up on anti-depressants after parents…

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What makes a brilliant board of governors? – The Guardian, September 2016

Governing boards play a vital role in schools, so they must be empowered to ask…

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‘Cash shortage for special educational needs’ support – BBC News, June 2016

Schools in England are struggling to support the 1.1 million pupils with special needs or…

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Many pupils who start primary school ‘aren’t ready for the classroom’ – TES, May 2016

New research suggests that at least 194,000 pupils could be ill-prepared for the classroom in…