January 16, 2017 at 02:51AM The last few weeks have been all about the NHS crisis, but new figures published today reveal the stark cash situation facing schools in England. Forty nine out of 50 schools, according to research by the Association of School and College Leaders and the Secondary Heads Association, will see a […]
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January 16, 2017 at 01:48AM Schools trying to organise language exchange trips face increasing hurdles including costs, visas and “unclear” government guidance on safeguarding, according to speakers at a Westminster education forum held today in London. The “dull” content of modern foreign languages lessons, which one delegate said was “intellectually insulting” to pupils, was being
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January 15, 2017 at 01:16PM In a departure from the government’s usual firm dismissals on a lack of funding, Nick Gibb has admitted that sixth forms face “tight” resources. The schools minister was questioned in parliament this week over the funding given to schools for 16 to 19-year-olds compared with that for younger pupils and
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January 15, 2017 at 01:16PM Ministers have confirmed that funding from a tax on sugary soft drinks will continue to be ring-fenced for school sports until 2020. The government has plans to double the value of the primary PE and sports premium to £320 million from September by using some of the funds from the
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