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Consultation: minimum service levels in schools

4 December 2023

The government has launched a consultation on setting minimum service levels in schools in the event of future industrial action by teachers. This is known as the Strikes (Minimum Service…

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Become a maths ‘problem-solving’ school

2 December 2023

NRICH, a trusted provider of free problem-solving resources and teacher support, is launching the Problem-solving Schools programme. NRICH’s core mission is to develop confident, resilient problem-solvers who value and enjoy working…

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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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Government appoints new panel to promote cultural education

5 July 2023

A panel which will oversee the development of a new plan to improve cultural education for young people has been brought together by the government. The panel is made up…

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What’s happening in AI right now, and what does it mean for education?

31 May 2023

Watch a Tips for teachers video with Peps McCrea as part of his Evidenced informed teaching conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3DQnv-Fw5o

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SCHOOL SUMS: What does going to school really cost families?

21 May 2023

Researchers have found that going to school in the UK costs families of primary school children at least £864.87 a year, or £18.69 a week. This is before childcare costs…

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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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Primary Education Voices: podcasts

13 May 2023

This podcast is a wonderful chance to get to know fellow Primary Education teachers better, learn about great ideas and resources and develop the great discussions shared with fellow practitioners.…

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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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Coronation generation: poster design challenge

14 April 2023

Award-winning educational charity, Ideas Foundation, are inviting schools and colleges across the UK to take part in a poster design challenge to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Submitted…

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New inquiry into teacher recruitment, training, and retention

26 March 2023

The Education Committee has launched a new inquiry into teacher recruitment, training and retention in state-funded English schools. Inquiry: Teacher recruitment, training and retention Education Committee Schools face huge teacher…

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Meet the ministers: DfE confirms briefs of new team

17 November 2022

The Department for Education has confirmed the briefs of its new ministers, almost two weeks after the reshuffle that saw Nick Gibb, Robert Halfon and Gillian Keegan return to the team. As…

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