Blog Ofsted school inspections aren’t consistent, research shows – freelance and male inspectors are more lenient
Ofsted school inspections aren’t consistent, research shows – freelance and male inspectors are more lenient

Ofsted, England’s schools inspectorate, has been under significant scrutiny for the stress and menta...

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Blog How patterns of conversation could help identify early signs of autism in children
How patterns of conversation could help identify early signs of autism in children

Autistic children – and adults – often communicate differently to neurotypical people. Key character...

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Blog The teenagers struggling with school life and the special way they are being helped
The teenagers struggling with school life and the special way they are being helped

Sitting at a table a group of teenagers are chatting quietly. A few years ago the seven students at ...

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Blog Should you give your child a ‘dumb’ phone? They aren’t the answer to fears over kids’ social media use
Should you give your child a ‘dumb’ phone? They aren’t the answer to fears over kids’ social media use

Parents concerned about the possible dangers smartphone use might have for their children are turnin...

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Blog The huge problem schools face trying to teach more subjects in Welsh
The huge problem schools face trying to teach more subjects in Welsh

Headteachers say a dire shortage of Welsh-speaking teachers means they cannot meet Welsh Government ...

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Blog Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE – here’s how that could change
Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE – here’s how that could change

The UK government has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disa...

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Blog Ofsted report cards could give parents the information they actually want about schools
Ofsted report cards could give parents the information they actually want about schools

A number of changes are taking place at Ofsted, which inspects early years providers, schools, colle...

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Blog Decolonising the curriculum hasn’t closed the gap between Black and white students – here’s what might
Decolonising the curriculum hasn’t closed the gap between Black and white students – here’s what might

Students at UK universities are less likely to get a top degree – a first or 2:1 – if they are from ...

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Blog Teacher rang in sick when he was really going to court charged with an offence
Teacher rang in sick when he was really going to court charged with an offence

A teacher, who was head of behaviour and safeguarding at a large secondary school, went off sick rat...

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Blog Crucial topics are missing from teens’ education on sex and reproductive health in England
Crucial topics are missing from teens’ education on sex and reproductive health in England

Comprehensive sex and reproductive health education aims to promote positive attitudes toward sex an...

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