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Planned free schools in doubt as Government launches review
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said some of the funding could have been ‘put to better use’ to improve deteriorating schools.
No more money available for local government pay, says Robison
Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.
Number of children ‘severely absent’ from school in England rises – figures
Around 158,000 pupils were severely absent – missing at least half of possible school sessions – over the autumn and spring terms of 2022/23.
Majority of parents not deterred by fines for term-time family holidays – survey
The Government should review the marketing and pricing of ‘rip-off’ family holidays, according to Parentkind charity.
Children in England waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy diagnoses – data
The Children’s Commissioner said the findings were ‘a stark reminder of the daily fight children and their families face seeking support’.
Calls for Paul Givan to explain why scheme to ‘reduce educational disadvantage’ includes £5k prep school in his constituency
Around 400 primary and post-primary schools will benefit from the £20 million RAISE programme
€9 million phone pouches plan for schools branded ‘pet project’
The Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free initiative was announced in this week’s budget.
Majority of school staff have seen pupils arriving in dirty uniforms – poll
A campaign has been launched which calls on the government to address urgently the issue of hygiene poverty.
Fewer pupils out of school at start of academic year as absence fines rise
Minimum penalty notices for parents who take their child on holiday in term-time without permission have increased to £80 this year.
Extra childcare places in new school-based nurseries available from next year
The Education Secretary said early years education and childcare were her ‘first priority’ as she set out the Government’s plans.