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Plans to force school into academy set to still go ahead - despite backlash

Parents, staff, and Union oppose Byron Court Primary School academisation. DfE pushes for academy status despite community resistance. [ more ]

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'Pause the academisation process' - Councillor's plea for future of primary school

Byron Court Primary School in North Wembley was ordered to become an academy despite opposition from various stakeholders. [ more ]

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'This does not halt our campaign' - Council says hands tied over academy plans

Byron Court Primary School ordered to become an academy after dropping from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'.

Campaigners fighting against academisation, claiming it takes choice away from parents and children. [ more ]

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Union threatens strike if 'inadquate' school is forced to become academy

Byron Court Primary School in North Wembley may join the Harris Federation due to a low Ofsted rating.

The school faces government pressure despite parental opposition and concerns from teachers. [ more ]

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2 months ago

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Over 800 back campaign to stop 'inadequate' school being 'forced' to become academy

Parents are opposing Byron Court Primary School's move to join Harris Federation due to concerns about academisation impact on education and staff.

The Department for Education ordered Byron Court to become an academy following an 'inadequate' rating due to leadership and bullying issues. [ more ]

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The Croydon schools with above and below average progress

The Department for Education has released data ranking secondary schools in Croydon based on the progress made by pupils.

The data includes a score for each school, indicating above-average or below-average progress. [ more ]

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New data reveals Camden secondary schools with best and worst progress

The Department for Education released data on the progress of secondary schools in the Camden borough in 2022-23.

The schools above average in Camden include Camden School for Girls and Parliament Hill School. [ more ]

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Sutton school performance ratings revealed by Department for Education

The Department for Education has published updated information on school performance, including a score indicating student progress.

The scores show which schools in Sutton have above average progress compared to the national average. [ more ]

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Sutton school performance ratings revealed by Department for Education

The Department for Education has published updated information on school performance, including a score indicating student progress.

The scores show which schools in Sutton have above average progress compared to the national average. [ more ]

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Best and worst primary schools in Greenwich as application deadline looms

The deadline for primary school applications is January 15th.

The Department for Education has compiled a list of primary schools in Greenwich and their ratings. [ more ]

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Best and worst primary schools in Greenwich as application deadline looms

The deadline for primary school applications is January 15th.

The Department for Education has compiled a list of primary schools in Greenwich and their ratings. [ more ]

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Best and worst primary schools in Greenwich as application deadline looms

The deadline for primary school applications is January 15th.

The Department for Education has compiled a list of primary schools in Greenwich and their ratings. [ more ]

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3 days ago

New special school will deliver 'life changing' service for children

Harrow Council to Build First New Special School in 20 Years [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

1m to fix Raac problems at school hit by crumbling concrete

Almost 1 million awarded to fix crumbling concrete at Hornsey School for Girls. [ more ]

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3 months ago

The nine schools in Kent where RAAC has been identified

Nine schools in Kent have identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)

The Department for Education (DfE) plans to address RAAC challenges

234 education settings in England have been identified as having RAAC in their buildings [ more ]

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3 months ago

The three south east London schools where RAAC has been found

Three schools in south east London have identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in their buildings.

The Department for Education (DfE) has published details on how it will permanently remove RAAC from affected schools and colleges across the country. [ more ]

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5 months ago

DfE's lack of information on schools concrete crisis shocking', says MPs

MPs criticize lack of detail on crumbling concrete crisis in schools.

700,000 pupils are learning in schools that need major rebuilding or refurbishment.

Department for Education lacks basic information on concrete crisis in schools. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

GCSE maths and science pupils in England to get Covid exam aids this summer

The Department for Education has asked exams regulator Ofqual to provide exam aids for GCSE maths and science exams this summer.

Teaching unions welcome the move, but some believe it has come too late as schools are already well into teaching the curriculum.

The proposal is being consulted on, with exams expected to return to normal in 2025. [ more ]

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Best and worst primary schools in Greenwich as application deadline looms

The deadline for primary school applications is January 15th.

The Department for Education has compiled a list of primary schools in Greenwich and their ratings. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

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Sutton school performance ratings revealed by Department for Education

The Department for Education has published updated information on school performance, including a score indicating student progress.

The scores show which schools in Sutton have above average progress compared to the national average. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk