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League tables changes ‘toxic’ for poor white schools
Exam league tables are stigmatising white working-class schools, head teachers say.
bbc
Published: 25 May 2018
DfE to scrap attainment targets for SEND pupils
<img alt="DfE to scrap attainment targets for SEND pupils " src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/b85b6913-2e1b-4d35-8d91-038f2c77da3c/3/NickGibb-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The introduction of "pre-key stage standards" from September aims to make it easier for children with SEND to make the transition onto the national curriculum. Pupils working below the national curriculum,... </p>
cypn
Published: 25 May 2018
Brightlingsea parents consider removing children from school
One parent said his daughter had experienced "nothing but trouble" since joining the school.
bbc
Published: 25 May 2018
Brightlingsea parents consider removing children from school
One parent said his daughter had experienced "nothing but trouble" since joining the school.
bbc
Published: 25 May 2018
Poor white schools 'destroyed' by rankings
Exam league tables are stigmatising white working-class schools, head teachers say.
bbc
Published: 25 May 2018
Early years providers 'face £500m childcare funding shortfall'
<img alt="Early years providers &#39;face £500m childcare funding shortfall&#39;" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/4c54741c-e715-452a-8a89-30532e8c08a4/1/meninchildcaredavidstephens-320x198.JPG" /> <p> Independent research by Ceeda, billed as the first significant analysis of childcare and funding costs since the extension of free childcare last September, found a shortfall for a range of initiatives,... </p>
cypn
Published: 25 May 2018
News story: New standards to support pupils to reach their potential
Extra support for schools with pupils working below the national curriculum has been announced to help all children reach their potential.
d_f_e
Published: 24 May 2018
BASW urges technology overhaul to free up time for children's social workers
<img alt="BASW urges technology overhaul to free up time for children&#39;s social workers" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/18e3da44-1a98-4c39-a7d3-af3d036195ae/4/TechnologyRawpixelcomAdobeStock109280132-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The organisation said social workers currently spend 80 per cent of their time on paperwork, and only 20 per cent with families, but hopes a range of "practical solutions" it has identified can help to... </p>
cypn
Published: 24 May 2018
SEN reforms: Sharp increase in number of children refused support
<img alt="SEN reforms: Sharp increase in number of children refused support" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/b46c7bb3-b00a-49c9-88f3-8119fab2bcc0/1/schoolluciecarlier180712-320x198.jpg" /> <p> In 2015 a total of 1,090 of the 29,015 children assessed by councils (3.76 per cent) were denied an education, health and care (EHC) plan after being deemed not to require one. Latest Department for... </p>
cypn
Published: 24 May 2018