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Call for schools to inspect each other in the future

25/03/2015 - 10:49

A new peer-review system to allow schools to assess each other has been encouraged by a senior official, at the Association of School and College Leaders annual conference.

Language studies drop

18/03/2015 - 11:11

A report conducted by the CfBT Trust and the British Council has discovered that the number of students pursuing language education post GCSE was a cause for concern.

Schools Funding gap widening as poorest schools are being left behind

17/03/2015 - 10:54

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has highlighted there are big differences in the funding of schools across England with the lowest funded schools receiving £1.9 million less than the highest funded schools.

12 new schools in the North East following bank support

11/03/2015 - 10:32

A £46.3 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) has been earmarked to fund and support the creation of 12 new schools in the North East.

Hundreds of new free schools planned

10/03/2015 - 10:28

Reports have confirmed David Cameron's plans to open 49 new free schools across the country as part of a plan which would see 500 new schools open in the next five years.

Asbestos Issue worse than previously thought

09/03/2015 - 16:40

Following the BBC's coverage of asbestos exposure in schools, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) claims that the findings should come as no surprise- especially those working in the industry.

PM supports grammar school plans

23/02/2015 - 11:51

During a visit to the South East, Prime Minister David Cameron has voiced support for the expansion of grammar schools.

Extra investment to be made in rebuilding schools

11/02/2015 - 09:23

It has been announced that a extra £2 billion will made available for schools across the UK to improve buildings and design.

Small firms given more opportunities for public sector contracts

10/02/2015 - 14:13

A report by the Prime Minister's Enterprise Advisor Lord Young outlines a set of new reforms that will give smaller companies more opportunities to win government contracts.

'Coasting' schools would be turned into academies states Conservatives

05/02/2015 - 10:26

Plans have been made to convert around 3,500 ‘coasting’ schools to academy status if their Ofsted ratings do not improve.

BESA research suggests maintained schools’ budgets increase above rate of inflation

04/02/2015 - 16:50

The annual Resources in English Maintained Schools survey of 900 English maintained schools (597 primary and 303 secondary) reveals that actual budgets and budget forecasts continue to show an increase in almost all areas of expenditure.

Heads to be empowered with new professional development standards

26/01/2015 - 14:41

Headteachers have been given new standards to promote professional development.

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