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Looking at teacher recruitment and retention in a new light

6 July 2023

Making teaching an attractive career matters, most obviously to schools and their immediate communities, but also to those preparing the next generation of teachers, to researchers trying to throw light…

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Free webinar: Keeping your dream teaching team

3 July 2023

Anyone working in education knows the challenges of staff retention. In this webinar, Nic (from GEC) will focus on staff well-being and belonging – and the importance of theoretically putting…

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Three takeaways from the evidence on improving teacher recruitment and retention

23 June 2023

A new inquiry by the Education Select Committee is investigating the current state of teacher recruitment and retention, the main factors causing difficulties, and the impact on students. In response…

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Relationships, sex and health education review

10 June 2023

The Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has announced the formation of an independent expert advisory panel who will advise on the review of the relationships, sex and health education curriculum. This is…

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Government to match schools’ tutoring costs in 2023/24 – new guidance released

1 June 2023

The Department for Education has announced that half of tutoring costs will be funded through the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) next year, doubling the government’s previous commitment to fund a…

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Primaries form academy trusts as council support dwindles

20 May 2023

Shrinking council support has prompted primary schools to band together and launch academy trusts, as experts warn local authorities are reaching a “tipping point”.  A consultant who works on conversions…

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Re-defining standards in English primary education

14 May 2023

To date, standards in primary schools have been measured through two instruments; SATs scores and Ofsted inspection outcomes. Both measures have been critiqued by some in the sector who argue that they have a negative impact on teacher…

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Rethinking the curriculum – Teaching for creativity and creative thinking

8 May 2023

This free webinar series launches an extensive project for the Chartered College, Rethinking Curriculum. The project aims to support and equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and skills to…

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Top 10 tips for… sustainable school food

5 May 2023

Last year’s School report research (Pearson, 2022), two-thirds of the headteachers surveyed said they were taking steps to be more sustainable and eco-friendly by 2024. If we know that what we eat…

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Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost

3 May 2023

Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year. The additional cash is part…

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Challenge for all: 40 benchmarks for schools

30 April 2023

Free live webinar; open to all schools3.45-5.00pm, Thursday 4 May To mark NACE’s 40th anniversary, this free live webinar will launch 40 benchmarks for schools which highlight effective provision for…

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The Education Committee launches recruitment and retention enquiry

19 April 2023

The Education Committee is set to investigate the driving factors behind chronic teacher shortages as part of a new inquiry launched April 2023. A new inquiry into teacher recruitment, training…

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