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Policy
DfE appoints Dame Annie Hudson to lead Social Work England review
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that Dame Annie Hudson will lead its newly-launched independent review of Social Work…
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Schools
Bright Stars acquires two nurseries in Bournemouth and Poole
Bright Stars Nurseries has acquired two established nurseries in Bournemouth and Poole for an undisclosed amount, expanding its portfolio to…
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Schools
NAO warns of rising costs in home to school transport
Local authorities in England have seen spending on home to school transport rise by 70% in real terms since 2015,…
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Teaching
Govt proposes 6.5% teacher pay rise spread over three years
The government has recommended a 6.5% pay increase for teachers, spread over the next three years, in its latest submission…
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Policy
UK order laid to support new Scottish education reforms
The secretary of state for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, has laid an order before parliament to update UK legislation following the…
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Exams
AQA acquires Realise Training to boost vocational education offer
Exam board AQA has officially acquired Realise Training Group in a move aimed at expanding its work in apprenticeships and…
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Schools
DfE sets timeline for RAAC removal from all schools and colleges
All schools and colleges in England are to be free from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) under new timelines announced…
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Schools
Construction begins on new Islwyn High School facilities
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed that construction work is due to begin this week at Islwyn High School in…
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Workforce
UNISON confirmed as lead union for school support staff
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has reaffirmed that UNISON, the GMB and Unite remain the only unions recognised to recruit…
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Workforce
Glasgow City Council confirms resignation of education director
Glasgow City Council has revealed that its executive director of education, Douglas Hutchison, has resigned with immediate effect following concerns…
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