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Restorative justice use in school

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Monday, August 26, 2019

A school's use of "restorative justice" to address a pupil's behaviour missed the mark, explains expert.

Pupil premium and attainment

Analysis

Monday, May 27, 2019

Expert says differential pupil premium rates could boost outcomes for some disadvantaged pupils.

Report outlines key conditions for effective school improvement

Analysis

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Recent research carried out by Isos Partnerships has assessed the changing nature of the local authority role in supporting and leading school improvement.

Academies boom hurts support services

Analysis

Monday, December 12, 2011

One of the government's flagship education reforms has resulted in 1,200 academies opening in the space of just 18 months.

Rise in home schooling prompts concerns

Analysis

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

A surge in the number of children being educated at home due to parents’ Covid fears could cause problems for children and councils.

Improving readiness for school

Analysis

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

London mayor plan boosts links between school and early years so children are prepared for learning.

Why school funding reforms will hit support for vulnerable pupils

Analysis

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Much has already been said about the new National Schools Funding Formula, but one aspect of the reform has not had quite so much attention - the new central school services block.

What progress for SLCN support?

Analysis

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Review of support for child speech, language and communication needs will assess if provision has improved.

Tackling discrimination in schools

Analysis

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Councils should insist schools record and report incidents of racism and religious hatred, youth leaders say.

How to achieve premium value

Analysis

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

It’s vital the pupil premium strikes a balance between whole-school and individual support, says expert.

Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

Analysis

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The exam results season is normally a time to celebrate the success of our young people, especially those who have overcome disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dreams.

Briefing: delayed school start

Analysis

Monday, September 23, 2019

Councils are approving more applications for summer-born children to defer their school admissions.

Exclusions review: government promises action on off-rolling

Analysis

Monday, May 27, 2019

Following Edward Timpson's review of exclusions, the government has vowed to make schools accountable for excluded pupils and close loopholes used to off-roll. But sector leaders call for action to tackle high-stakes culture.

How schools fail disadvantaged children

Analysis

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Study concludes some schools 'manage out' poorer pupils to boost exam league table results, with dire consequences for attainment.

Changing teacher views on care

Analysis

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Expert gives five key steps on how to overcome some teachers' negative perceptions of children in care.

New parliament: what issues lie ahead for the children's sector?

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

The loss of its overall majority has been politically costly for the government, but it has also caused policy upheaval and ministerial changes affecting children's services. Sector leaders consider the implications.

Ofsted: 'Too much satisfactory, too little outstanding'

Analysis

Monday, November 28, 2011

Ofsted's annual report saw improvements in services, but "coasting schools" and a lack of outstanding provision for children in care persists. Lauren Higgs reports

The good and bad of new school guidance on mental wellbeing

Analysis

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Department for Education’s new guidance for teaching mental wellbeing as part of the statutory relationships, sex and health education is a welcome sign that mental health is finally being given the same prominence as physical health in schools.

Supporting Traveller children

Analysis

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Experts warn on the impact of cuts to specialist school support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children.

Election 2017: a battle to ensure children's policies gain attention

Analysis

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Following Prime Minister Theresa May's election call, children's leaders are drawing up key policies. They say issues like school funding, free childcare and recruiting health visitors must not be drowned out by Brexit.

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Restorative justice use in school

Pupil premium and attainment

Report outlines key conditions for effective school improvement

Academies boom hurts support services

Rise in home schooling prompts concerns

Improving readiness for school

Why school funding reforms will hit support for vulnerable pupils

What progress for SLCN support?

Tackling discrimination in schools

How to achieve premium value

Apprenticeship levy hits prospects for disadvantaged young people

Briefing: delayed school start

Exclusions review: government promises action on off-rolling

How schools fail disadvantaged children

Changing teacher views on care

New parliament: what issues lie ahead for the children's sector?

Ofsted: 'Too much satisfactory, too little outstanding'

The good and bad of new school guidance on mental wellbeing

Supporting Traveller children

Election 2017: a battle to ensure children's policies gain attention

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