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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
News story: HMCI responds to National Audit Office report
Amanda Spielman, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, responds to the National Audit Office (NAO) report, 'Ofsted's inspections of schools'.
ofsted
Published: 24 May 2018
Disabled boy sues theme park over lack of suitable toilet
A severely disabled boy, 11, says Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall is discriminating against him.
bbc
Published: 24 May 2018
Daily roundup 24 May: Troubled Families, live-streaming, and forced marriage
<img alt="Daily roundup 24 May: Troubled Families, live-streaming, and forced marriage" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/00b642f9-3d80-43ab-9e34-72872c89aa62/2/25b6299f9d538122eeccc56a76fb1be4jpg-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Former Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith had "issues" with the government's flagship Troubled Families programme, he has told MPs. The BBC reports that Duncan Smith said he thought it was "a... </p>
cypn
Published: 24 May 2018
'Relax A-level grades for some medical students'
Entry requirements for medical degrees should be lowered for those from the worst UK schools.
bbc
Published: 24 May 2018
Free school transport lost for 20,000 rural pupils
More than 20,000 children in rural England have lost access to free school transport, say local authorities.
bbc
Published: 24 May 2018
Ofsted admits some 'outstanding schools aren't that good'
"Outstanding" schools may not be as good as their rating suggests, says Ofsted.
bbc
Published: 24 May 2018