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Secondary schools to be offered mental health training

09/01/2017 - 10:16

Theresa May is expected to announce that secondary schools in Britain will be offered training on how to identify and help children who are suffering mental health issues.

New computer hardware deal could help schools save thousands

09/01/2017 - 10:06

A new deal developed by the DfE and Crown Commercial Services (CCS) could help schools save thousands on new tablets, laptops or desktop devices.

Sharp drop in teacher training applications for shortage subjects

06/01/2017 - 10:48

There has been a sharp drop in teacher training applications for shortage subjects, according to new data released by UCAS.

Children’s commissioner calls for ‘digital citizenship’ in schools

05/01/2017 - 11:02

Children’s commissioner Anne Longfield has called for a digital citizenship programme in every school, warning that children are being ‘left to fend for themselves in the digital world’.

Calls for government to ensure anonymity of ‘Trojan Horse’ whistleblowers

05/01/2017 - 11:00

The government is being urged to ensure that the identities of whistleblowers involved in the ‘Trojan Horse’ scandal are not revealed.

Voting begins for next ASCL general secretary

04/01/2017 - 10:38

Voting papers have been sent out to Association of School and College Leaders’ (ASCL) members for the election of its next general secretary.

Over 1,000 Scottish schools have no outdoor sports facilities

04/01/2017 - 10:36

A total of 1,040 schools in Scotland have been recorded as having no outdoor sports facilities, according to figures from SportScotland.

JAMs to be hit hardest by school funding cuts, unions warn

03/01/2017 - 11:09

School funding cuts will be worse than expected and children from ‘just about managing’ families (JAMs) will be hit hardest, according to NUT and the ATL.

Funding cuts threaten school improvement, councils warn

03/01/2017 - 11:07

Council budget cuts are putting school improvement work at risk, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

Over 120 people honoured for their contributions to education and children’s services

03/01/2017 - 10:58

The New Year 2017 Honours list has recognised over 120 people for their contribution to education or children’s services.

Wilshaw criticises ‘awful’ Birmingham schools

23/12/2016 - 10:58

Outgoing Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has fiercely criticised Birmingham’s ‘awful’ schools and ‘failing’ children’s services.

Supreme Court to allow final challenge over term time holiday ruling

22/12/2016 - 11:41

The legal battle between Isle of White Council and a father who was fined for taking his child out of school during term time will be decided in the Supreme Court.