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mid year primary school reforms reverse election...

mid year primary school reforms reverse election...

Also in our diary: is head’s pay rise a reward for failure?; free school shelves promised sixth...


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michael rosen | dear nicky morgan: yes no testing?...

michael rosen | dear nicky morgan: yes no testing?...

The more ‘dependable primary assessments are made,the less ‘valid’ they becomeI see you’ve...


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would you say that word in a chinese takeaway? :...

would you say that word in a chinese takeaway? :...

As disfavor crime rises after the Brexit vote,primary schools are redoubling efforts to counter...


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primary testing regime needs greater scrutiny |...

primary testing regime needs greater scrutiny |...

We now know what headteachers like Amanda Hulme think (Primary grammar tests would stump Jane...


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10 things teachers want to say to parents, but...

10 things teachers want to say to parents, but...

The long school year is coming to an terminate and one primary teacher has a few things to share•...


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she attacked her teacher and children in her...

she attacked her teacher and children in her...

A headteacher writes: Even after a violent outburst,we never give up on a troubled childAs a primary...


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new primary school tests discriminate against...

new primary school tests discriminate against...

Campaigners and headteachers express alarm at ‘draconian’ assessments,which they say will...


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the primary school with 15 male teachers

the primary school with 15 male teachers

One in four primaries absorb no male teachers at all. So how did one school discontinuance up with...


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if they close small schools, villages will be...

if they close small schools, villages will be...

Rural communities in England see the academies white paper as a mortal blow. Fiona Millar meets...


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poor children need better chance of good school...

poor children need better chance of good school...

High-performing primary schools are under-selecting pupils from low-income families,claims education...


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fury after primary pupils are asked to complete...

fury after primary pupils are asked to complete...

Parents complain after London council circulates questionnaire among year 6 pupils in schools with...


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we re all casualties of this cruel arms race in...

we re all casualties of this cruel arms race in...

Too few places,too many tests, too much stress: but instead of fearing for our children’s futures,...


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how do you tackle radicalisation? with polar bears...

how do you tackle radicalisation? with polar bears...

A 98% Muslim school in Birmingham is pioneering a new way to counter extremism by starting with the...


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primary school invites in elderly people to work...

primary school invites in elderly people to work...

Downshall primary school in Essex hosts day centre where older people,some with early dementia, can...


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councils seek power to expand class sizes ahead of...

councils seek power to expand class sizes ahead of...

Local authorities will enjoy no ability under the education white paper to enlarge classes,despite...


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too much, too young for summer born children...

too much, too young for summer born children...

Parents complain there is a postcode lottery over when children must start school – and unique...


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parents to keep children out of school in key...

parents to keep children out of school in key...

A number of parents in England are taking children out of school on Tuesday in protest at...


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lancashire school bans birthday cakes

lancashire school bans birthday cakes

Headteacher blames ‘modern society’ that holds schools responsible whether a child with...


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primary schools outside london catching up with...

primary schools outside london catching up with...

League tables show improved reading,maths and writing, with drop in number of schools failing to...


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primary school tests boycott draws scattered...

primary school tests boycott draws scattered...

As few as 1000 children may enjoy been involved in protest ‘strike’,as schools minister is...


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parents defend schools hands behind back walking...

parents defend schools hands behind back walking...

Primary school headteacher who introduced ‘university walk’ praised for insight by some parents,...


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miles ahead: school that fired starting gun on...

miles ahead: school that fired starting gun on...

The ‘daily mile’ completed by primary pupils in Stirling is said to aid concentration as well as...


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children from poorer families perceived by...

children from poorer families perceived by...

Research from Institute of Education says vicious circle’ is created by gender and background...


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summer born children in danger of being left...

summer born children in danger of being left...

National curriculum should be tailored to account for needs of younger children in first year of...


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high expectations - how one primary school went...

high expectations - how one primary school went...

Evelyn Street primary in Warrington says change in fortune is down to raising aspirations both in...


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revealed: england faces shortfall of 10,000...

revealed: england faces shortfall of 10,000...

Councils say funding pressure is deepening crisis but Department for Education says free schools...


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over half a million primary school pupils taught...

over half a million primary school pupils taught...

New analysis shows schools being forced to exceed statutory limit of 30 to meet demand,with Labour...


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trojan horse primary barred muslims from easter...

trojan horse primary barred muslims from easter...

Birmingham city council withdrew legal backing for Adderley school over claims teaching...


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headteachers may launch industrial action over...

headteachers may launch industrial action over...

Education secretary Nicky Morgan heckled after telling conference unusual primary school tests were...


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primary tests would have stumped jane austen, says...

primary tests would have stumped jane austen, says...

National organization of Head Teachers says new grammar assessments for 10- and 11-year-olds in...


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after school clubs can improve poorer childrens...

after school clubs can improve poorer childrens...

Study finds pupils who take section in organised sports and physical activities are more likely to...


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more than 500,000 primary school pupils taught in...

more than 500,000 primary school pupils taught in...

modern analysis shows schools being forced to exceed statutory limit of 30 to meet demand,with...


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primary school teachers resign after facebook...

primary school teachers resign after facebook...

The online exchange,allegedly between teachers at the school, prompted anger among parentsTwo...


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sats have troubled england s children for too...

sats have troubled england s children for too...

We,as teachers, educators, or parents and grandparents,are writing out of enormous concern for the...


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schools walking rule inappropriate in 2015, says...

schools walking rule inappropriate in 2015, says...

Professor joins critics of ‘university walk’ policy at primary school that requires pupils to...


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government unveils controversial plans for testing...

government unveils controversial plans for testing...

Baseline assessments of all primary school pupils in England face widespread oppositionPlans to roll...


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parents hit out at dictatorial primary school...

parents hit out at dictatorial primary school...

School in London wants children to do ‘university walk’ in corridors,with hands clasped behind...


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headteacher whose praise for pupils went viral...

headteacher whose praise for pupils went viral...

Inspectors rate Lancashire primary school as inadequate,saying Rachel Tomlinson puts wellbeing ahead...


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wave of support for schools ban on parents wearing...

wave of support for schools ban on parents wearing...

Darlington headteacher says she has been bombarded with encouragement after writing to parents...


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pupils face new tests to ensure they know times...

pupils face new tests to ensure they know times...

On-screen checks on tables up to 12x12 will be scored instantly, the first use of such technology...


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ministers consider national tests for seven year...

ministers consider national tests for seven year...

Education secretary Nicky Morgan expected to announce review of primary school assessment in...


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government urged to scrap test after it was...

government urged to scrap test after it was...

Headteachers’ union says controversial primary tests hold been seen by unknown number of pupils...


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poor primary school pupils increasingly left...

poor primary school pupils increasingly left...

Data in England shows colorful children on free meals lose out as gap grows for high attainment in...


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dfe withdraws spelling test after it accidentally...

dfe withdraws spelling test after it accidentally...

The controversial test,due to be sat by 500000 seven-year-olds in England next month, had been...


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teachers union threatens boycott of new primary...

teachers union threatens boycott of new primary...

NUT strongly backs motions calling on government to withdraw controversial fresh series of...


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pupils allergy forces head to ban chocolate from...

pupils allergy forces head to ban chocolate from...

Alltwen primary school in Pontardawe goes chocolate free – even in the staff room – due to...


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baseline tests dropped for reception pupils

baseline tests dropped for reception pupils

Assessments to chart progress of four- and five-year-olds at state school withdrawn due to...


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