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Majority of schools in England closed to some pupils amid teachers’ strike

Secondary schools were more likely to have closed their doors to some cohorts of pupils than primary schools, according to figures by the DfE.

The Independent UK

Learning loss for disadvantaged pupils ‘greater’ than peers, says watchdog

Lost learning, if left unaddressed, may lead to “significant lost earnings” for those affected, the National Audit Office has warned.

The Independent UK

'I've been a teacher for 26 years... this is why we have to strike'

Teachers across the UK are going on strike on Wednesday, February 1

Manchester Evening News

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Firefighters and teachers to walk out over pay as public sector strikes spread

Walkout at schools on Wednesday after talks fail while Fire Brigades Union latest to announce action

Evening Standard

Education Secretary ‘squandered opportunity’ to avoid teacher strikes – union

Teachers will join train drivers, civil servants, university lecturers, bus drivers and security guards who are walking out on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Former education ministers attack plan to reduce vocational qualifications

Coalition fears DfE may break pledges that only small percentage of qualifications will be replaced by T-levels

The Guardian - UK

‘Tell us which schools could collapse’: Labour will force ministers to reveal data

Teachers and parents voice fury over risk to life in England’s crumbling classrooms as DfE keeps survey details from public scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

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Girls' school which 'failed to teach pupils to respect others' under fire AGAIN

Ofsted team visited Beis Malka Girls School in Salford again

Manchester Evening News

Good early years teaching may boost earnings of children in England – study

Study reports one in 40 primary schools in England produce entire classes likely to earn more than their peers

The Guardian - UK

Will my child's school shut when teachers strike? All we know so far as over 12,000 teachers set to walk out in Greater Manchester

Schools are mulling over plans for how to deal with the disruption

Manchester Evening News

Agency staff and volunteers could be used to fill in for teachers on strike days

The Department for Education has urged headteachers to ‘take all reasonable steps to keep the school open for as many pupils as possible’.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland offshore windpower plan has 'ambition' to power one million homes

Offshore wind could also create 1,500 jobs, it is claimed

Belfast Live

'My daughter was bullied until she got PTSD - but school have learnt nothing'

Bullying complaint emerges after Ofsted report deeming school 'requires improvement'

Manchester Evening News

Withering Invest NI independent review calls for “profound change”

The report was carried out at the behest of former economy minister Gordon Lyons

Birmingham Post

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The Independent UK

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

The Guardian - UK

Teachers’ pay cut by £6,600 since 2010, says Institute for Fiscal Studies

IFS says pay erosion helps explain why traditionally moderate teaching unions are considering strike action

The Independent UK

Universities get extra £15m to help students with cost-of-living pressures

Tuition fees in England will be frozen for the next two years and maximum student loans for living costs will rise, the Government said.

Manchester Evening News

Anger and frustration as 'desperately needed' new special needs school is delayed

"Not only is this morally wrong, but it's costing the council a huge sum of money."

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The Guardian - UK

Students face £1,500 inflation shortfall in maintenance loans, universities warn

Russell Group says more hard-up students in England will drop out if loans fail to keep up with rising costs

The Guardian - UK

Children face multiple safeguarding risks at out-of-school settings in England

Government report prompts calls for better oversight to stop inappropriate practices at youth organisations

Chronicle Live

'Incredibly disappointed' MP meets minister over major delays to Newcastle school being built

It emerged last month that the long-awaited permanent home of the Great Park Academy will not be ready until 2025

The Guardian - UK

Risk level of school buildings collapsing in England raised to ‘very likely’

Annual report lays bare state of dilapidated education estate built during postwar shortages

The Guardian - UK

Schools in England face ‘significant squeeze’ on budgets, IFS report finds

Annual survey reveals further education and sixth form colleges could experience particular hardship

The Guardian - UK

Teacher shortage could worsen after DfE rejects dozens of training courses

Only 179 out of 240 existing teacher training courses have been accredited under DfE’s new standards from 2024

Daily Mirror

Britain's schools at breaking point with nothing left to give, headteacher warns

Headteacher Richard Slade said his school faces a minimum £154,000 deficit this financial year. He warned children's safety could be put at risk if schools are forced to make too many cuts

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