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England moves into top five in international rankings for reading

Schools minister Nick Gibb said the Government’s reforms and the dedication of primary school teachers were behind the country’s success.

The Independent UK

Minister to look at concerns over Sats paper following complaints

Nick Gibb said he does not want the exams which are taken by 10 and 11-year-olds in England to be ‘too hard’.

The Independent UK

Half of senior leaders say school trips and outings have had to be cut – poll

More schools are cutting back on staff, IT equipment, sports and extracurricular activities this year, the survey suggested.

The Independent UK

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Coursework ‘will deliver less trustworthy grades than exams’ in age of ChatGPT

Detecting whether a student’s work is their own has now become ‘a virtually impossible task’ for teachers and exam boards, think tank says.

The Independent UK

School and college leaders to hold national strike ballot for first time

The Association of School and College Leaders said the decision to hold a ballot was made due to funding, pay and conditions.

The Independent UK

Teachers who help exam pupils for part of strike day should be fully paid – NEU

The National Education Union has issued guidance to ‘minimise disruption to Year 11 and 13 exam preparation’ during strikes next week.

The Independent UK

UK prime minister seeks to reverse 'anti-math' culture

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he wants to reverse an anti-math mindset and require the subject for students until they are 18

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Kerrang! Living Loud: an essential insider account of how 'The Rock Bible' shaped the global rock landscape

Nick Ruskell's Kerrang! Living Loud: Four Decades On The Frontline Of Rock, Metal, Punk and Alternative Music is an eye-opening account of the magazine's storied history, featuring tributes from Metallica, Guns N' Roses and more

Louder

Rishi Sunak’s maths plan explained as prime minister hits out at UK ‘mindset it’s ok to bad’

Prime Minister and former chancellor vows to tackle ‘anti-maths mindset’

The Independent UK

Sunak condemns ‘anti-maths mindset’ as he announces review into teaching plan

Enhancing numeracy in England by teaching maths to the age of 18 will help grow the economy, the PM will argue in a speech on Monday.

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Schools face five days of strikes in summer term and possible action into autumn

Delegates at the National Education Union’s annual conference have voted for the exam period to be used to begin a re-ballot of teacher members.

The Independent UK

Losing my way: how I fell out of love with my favourite band, Rush

Some fans never forgave Rush for moving past their swords n' sorcery phase: Classic Rock's Geoff Barton was one

Louder

Sex education overhaul in England based on ‘overblown’ claims, say teachers

DfE proposes age ratings for classes after Tory MP claimed children were given ‘graphic lessons on oral sex’

The Guardian - UK

Sex education classes could be given age ratings to curb 'inappropriate' lessons

The Government has called in a panel of independent experts to advise on new statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) taught in schools

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Schools struggling to recruit teaching staff – report

Vacancies in nursery, primary and secondary schools have increased to almost 40,000.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak promises guidelines for schools on issues of gender identity

Pledge comes after teachers call for clear guidance on ‘minefield’ of how to support trans pupils in England

The Independent UK

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

Some secondary schools are not informing parents as soon as a child questions their gender, a report by Policy Exchange suggests.

The Independent UK

Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals – IFS

Families on universal credit are much more likely to be food insecure, according to researchers.

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Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Unions representing teachers and heads have urged the schools watchdog to pause inspections after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

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Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

A lack of availability of home-working for teachers may represent a threat to the attractiveness of the profession, the report suggests.

The Independent UK

Headteacher to refuse Ofsted inspectors entry after primary school leader ‘took her own life’

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin Schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

The Independent UK

Head planning to refuse Ofsted entry asks supporters not to come to school

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin Schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

The Independent UK

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

The Guardian - UK

Labour pledges to overhaul England’s school ratings with ‘report card’

Shadow education secretary to announce policy aimed at giving parents more information than Ofsted’s current system

The Independent UK

Labour pledges to introduce annual school safeguarding review as part of reforms

The party would consult on a ‘report card’ to replace the four headline grades that Ofsted awards to schools, Bridget Phillipson will say.

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