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LITERACY AND NUMERACY STRATEGIES-WHY DO SOME QUESTION THEIR SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS?
NATIONAL STRATEGIES- UNLOVED BY THE TORIES? Comment A recent report by Policy Exchange, David Cameron’s favoured think tank, claims in short, that the majority of the progress towards the Government’s...
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CAREERS ADVICE-WHATS THE FUTURE?
CAREERS ADVICE- THE FUTURE Government announcement still awaited-Tories have different plans Comment Few doubt the importance of independent, high quality careers education, information advice and...
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THE PUPIL PREMIUM-IS IT WORKABLE?
SCHOOL FUNDING AND THE PUPIL PREMIUM Can a Pupil Premium work? Comment Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats (and Alan Milburn) are keen in principle on the idea of a pupil premium, with funding...
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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE-WHAT ABOUT A NEW APPROACH?
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE- WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT HITS THE CLASSROOM East Sussex pilots might hold valuable lessons for school discipline Comment Pupil behaviour is cited consistently by staff, parents and...
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMME -SUPPORT TO BE MAINLY SCHOOL BASED
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMME SCALED BACK Responsibility- devolving to schools. But are they up to it? Comment Most agree that our most gifted and talented pupils deserve special support in their...
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ARE TEACHERS TRAINED TO SUPPORT PUPILS WELL-BEING
ARE TEACHERS TRAINED ENOUGH TO SUPPORT DISAFFECTED AND MARGINALISED PUPILS? Comment It is widely accepted that what happens outside the school gates impacts on the development of children and their...
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SETTING UP STATE SCHOOLS-OBSTACLES THREATEN FREE SCHOOLS
TOO MANY PRACTICAL BARRIERS TO SETTING UP STATE SCHOOLS Think tank recommends measures for removing obstacles and supports the profit motive Comment A Policy Exchange/New Schools Network Report...
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CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-CPD KEY TO GOOD TEACHING?
WHATS BEING DONE TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM TEACHING? Real Focus on the importance of teachers Continuous Professional Development Comment It is a given that the quality of teaching affects pupil attainment...
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EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM-EVIDENCE FROM ABROAD
EARLY YEARS On going debate on Early Years curriculum generates more heat than light But New report helps identify what works abroad-six programmes showing significant impact Comment There is...
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CHANGE AT THE TOP OF CFBT EDUCATION TRUST-NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE IN NOVEMBER
Not for Profit Education Service provider recruits Steve Munby as its new Chief Executive Neil McIntosh hands over in November Comment International education consultancy CfBT Education Trust has...
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NEW REPORT LOOKS AT SMALL SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIPS AND THEIR EFFECT ON OUTCOMES
Partnership grows out of partnership And Partnerships are improving outcomes in Lincolnshire CfBT Education Trust has just published a research report ‘Partnership working in small rural primary...
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