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Ofsted pledges 'rebalanced' deal for schools in tough areas
Inspectors to focus on good teaching and a broad curriculum alongside results, says Ofsted.
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Published: 16 January 2019
'Snow day' becomes 'e-learning day'
Winter weather at least meant a day off school. But now technology is threatening to keep pupils studying.
bbc
Published: 16 January 2019
Ofsted inspections to focus on 'quality of education' over performance data
<img alt="Ofsted inspections to focus on &#39;quality of education&#39; over performance data" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/ad8426aa-ed1c-4041-9bbc-4787f79a449e/4/amandaspeilman-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The education watchdog has published proposals to change the way it inspects early years settings, schools and further education and skills providers. This includes introducing a "quality of education"... </p>
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Published: 15 January 2019
Birkenhead school's meal threat angers parents
Parents who owe money for school dinners have been told their children will be given toast or bread.
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Published: 15 January 2019
PSHE Anti Crime workshops available to Slough Schools
This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Young Peoples Service, Giovanni Ferri, on behalf of The Westgate School and Priory School, for the attention of all Schools in Slough.
Published: 15 January 2019
Vinspired environmental work set to carry on after charity collapse
<img alt="Vinspired environmental work set to carry on after charity collapse" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/5457ce7c-a8cf-4d6b-a9e0-23359fbed095/2/volunteerphoto451-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Among work handled by Vinspired, which closed its doors last November, is youth engagement for Our Bright Future - a £33m partnership led by the Wildlife Trusts to involve young people in environmental... </p>
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Published: 15 January 2019
Monthly care applications reach three-year low
<img alt="Monthly care applications reach three-year low" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/92e1466b-1b94-43e7-8574-a5a5b3da124b/1/picturemorguefile-320x198.png" /> <p> Figures from the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) show there were 975 applications made in December last year. This is the first month since September 2015, when 985... </p>
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Published: 15 January 2019
University switches off social media to help student well-being
A university is switching off its social media channels to promote a healthier online culture.
bbc
Published: 15 January 2019
Labour calls for 'radical overhaul' in apprenticeships
<img alt="Labour calls for &#39;radical overhaul&#39; in apprenticeships" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/d632b172-e2c2-42ff-a20e-1c446639e075/2/ApprenticeMonkeyBusinessAdobeStock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Speaking during a parliamentary debate on apprenticeships, Judith Cummins said schools should work closely with local businesses and colleges to help young people access vocational skills for future employment.... </p>
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Published: 15 January 2019