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Secondary school places: How to appeal a school admissions decision
Children starting secondary school in England and Wales in September 2023 have been offered school places.
Reading and prior knowledge: what the research says
We should consider what the research tells us about the influence of prior knowledge on reading, but we need to exercise caution about lifting and shifting...
Thousands more specialist school places to be created for SEND children in England – as government aims to end postcode lottery
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced its long-awaited improvement plan to provide high-quality, early support for SEND children in England.
Books by female authors studied by just 2% of GCSE pupils, finds study
Only 2% of GCSE students study a book written by a female author, according to research by campaigners who are urging exam boards to diversify their...
Gen Z girls want better tools for learning about personal finance and investing
A new survey from Fidelity finds that most teen girls want to learn about money early. Those who do would likely pay their wisdom forward.
Labour says government has created ‘perfect storm’ in England’s teaching workforce
Labour analysis shows recruitment down by third outside London compared with 2019
DfE plans update to school restraint guidance
The government will update its guidance for schools on the physical restraint of pupils and other “reasonable force” for the first time in a decade, according...
Rising costs force most schools to cut spending, finds DfE survey
According to school leaders and teachers surveyed by the DfE, 91 per cent of schools cut spending on at least one area between November 2021 and...
Lincolnshire pupils’ exam results changed after ‘administrative’ error found
An "administrative error" has been identified in this year's 11 Plus results. According to a letter seen by Lincolnshire Live, a "small number" of students' scores have been increased...
The golden age of the grammar schools
Some lucky parents have already solved their school and university problems. They have managed to insert their young into state grammar schools. If all goes according...