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Fewer pupils starting primary school this year as more get first choice
Fewer children are expected to start primary school in most areas in England this year, but a higher proportion are...
Sending parents ‘nudge’ letters can boost attendance – report
Sending parents “nudge” letters about their child’s poor school attendance can help reduce absenteeism, a new report...
‘Striking’ lack of data on England’s missing children – report
There is no accurate data on how many children there are in England, a report from the Children’s Commissioner has...
Pupils who fail GCSE English and maths ‘may be blocked’ from student loans
Pupils could be blocked from taking out student loans if they fail maths and English GCSEs, under Government plans...
Banning gendered language in schools ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’
Banning gendered language in schools is “completely unnecessary”, the Government had said. The news follows reports in...
How parents can encourage daughters into STEM
When you think of women in science, some key names might come to mind, such as Marie Curie, Mae Jemison or Sarah...
Schools should be ranked on exclusion rates as well as GCSE scores, say experts
Multi-academy trusts and other groups of schools should be measured on whether they exclude or off-roll vulnerable...
Plans for exams to go ahead as normal, says NI education minister
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister has said she hopes that exams will go ahead as normal later this year. Michelle...
Children and young teenagers keep Covid infection levels high
Covid among children and teenagers is keeping infection levels high, while many people with Omicron say they have been...
Nearly one in eight schools have high levels of CO2 according to air monitors
New data released by the Government shows that nearly one in eight schools and colleges have levels of carbon dioxide...
Headteachers call for advanced material on 2022 exams ‘as soon as possible’
Headteachers have called on the Government to review adaptations to GCSEs and A levels in 2022 in light of the...