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Excluded pupils 'abandoned by schools' in England
There is a "Wild West" approach to the education provided for pupils who have been excluded, MPs say.
bbc
Published: 25 July 2018
Warning over suntan lotion application
People are getting less protection than they should because of slapdash application, scientists say.
bbc
Published: 25 July 2018
Making a drama out of a TB crisis
With low levels of literacy, Papua New Guinea has been using drama to deliver health messages about stopping tuberculosis.
bbc
Published: 25 July 2018
Progress on GCSE disadvantage gap stalling, study finds
<img alt="Progress on GCSE disadvantage gap stalling, study finds" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/41fcd65f-8344-47b7-95fb-db5c3d53f3d0/2/ClassMichaelJungShutterstock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found that "persistently disadvantaged" pupils, those who are entitled to free school meals for 80 per cent or more of their time at secondary school, are... </p>
cypn
Published: 25 July 2018
Excluded pupils 'abandoned by education system'
<img alt="Excluded pupils &#39;abandoned by education system&#39;" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/4cbacf11-b9ec-4eb2-a282-b0985ed3a546/2/9a4fae03b971326f1efa2a6cb04f7d02gif-320x198.gif" /> <p> A report by the education select committee said too many children are being excluded, ending up in alternative provision, which they describe as a "forgotten part of the education system". The report... </p>
cypn
Published: 25 July 2018
Classroom teachers up to 3.5% pay rise
Teachers are to receive pay rises up to 3.5% - but most will get 2% or less, says IFS.
bbc
Published: 24 July 2018
News story: Government to fund pay rise for teachers
Teachers are in line for a pay rise of up to £1,366 a year as part of the government’s pay deal for around a million public sector workers.
d_f_e
Published: 24 July 2018
DfE reports £337m cash underspend
<img alt="DfE reports £337m cash underspend" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/a0ac4aa5-7511-4c3b-b991-c01d40c2787a/1/166dd37205a1743be34eec14197d36e8gif-320x198.gif" /> <p> The DfE's annual report and accounts show that while the departmental expenditure limit (DEL) - used for public services and administration costs - was budgeted at £60.57bn, the department actually spent... </p>
cypn
Published: 24 July 2018
News story: Around one million public sector workers to get pay rise
Around one million public sector workers are set to benefit from the biggest pay rise in almost 10 years.
d_f_e
Published: 24 July 2018