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Statistics: Permanent exclusions and suspensions 2021/22

30 August 2023

Headline facts and figures 2021/22 There were 6,495 permanent exclusions in the 2021/22 academic year. This figure is an increase from 3,900 in 2020/21, however this included a period in…

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Curriculum and subject leadership: Ofsted video

29 August 2023

Ofsted have released another video in their series to support schools in preparing for inspection. This webinar for schools focuses on how subject leaders are involved in Ofsted inspections. His Majesty's…

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Pupils in disadvantaged areas to benefit from new free schools

28 August 2023

Fifteen new free schools are to open in areas where education outcomes are poorest to drive up school standards. The government announced (22 August 2023) that 15 new free schools…

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New plan to deliver high quality PE and sport for all pupils

19 July 2023

The government has confirmed a two-year plan to boost quality and equal access to PE and sport. The School Sport and Activity Action Plan will support teachers and schools to…

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Languages had fewest deep dives in primary schools

18 July 2023

Ofsted has analysed the deep dives carried out in 2022/23. Besides reading, the most common subjects for deep dives in primary schools were: mathematics (in 97% of inspections) history (46%)…

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Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework

17 July 2023

The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its Early…

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NECTM podcast: Maths vocabulary

17 July 2023

A primary maths lead in an area of high social and economic deprivation explains how a mastery approach to teaching precise mathematical vocabulary is giving pupils in her school a…

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Ofsted subject report series: history

16 July 2023

An Ofsted subject report on the quality of history teaching in the schools inspected in England was published on 13th July 2023. This subject report evaluates the common strengths and…

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#DiverseEd Conference

16 July 2023

Join DiverseEd for a day of networking, connecting and learning from likeminded educators who are passionate about DEIB. This is the first in-person #DiverseEd conference since the one in Slough…

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Ofsted maths subject review published

15 July 2023

A new subject report into maths teaching, Coordinating mathematical success, was published by Ofsted on 13th July 2023. The full review identifies a range of points, including: Developing a mathematics curriculum…

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Podcast: Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing in schools

14 July 2023

Learn what education professionals can do to build a positive mental health culture in schools and recognise when young people are struggling. Mental health problems can impact on all aspects…

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FFT KS1 attainment data 2023

13 July 2023

Over 1,400 primary schools shared 2023 Key Stage 1 data, including teacher assessments and test scaled scores, with the FFT. Across all subjects, there was a small increase in the…

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