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Firms with little evidence of apprenticeship success feature in trainer list The post Signs of weakness among units’ ‘strong’ providers first appeared on FE Week.
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Halls, who is head of early years, and Davidson, headmaster, at Dulwich Prep, want the Government to make supporting parents a more prominent part of teaching standards as they believe little is done to support a trainee teacher to understand the varying needs of parents.
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Read SummaryFirms with little evidence of apprenticeship success feature in trainer list The post Signs of weakness among units’ ‘strong’ providers first appeared on FE Week.
Read SummaryHalls, who is head of early years, and Davidson, headmaster, at Dulwich Prep, want the Government to make supporting parents a more prominent part of teaching standards as they believe little is done to support a trainee teacher to understand the varying needs of parents.
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Following the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry, Ofsted has replaced its single-word judgement system to reduce pressure on school leaders. The new framework provides separate sub-judgements whilst maintaining rigorous accountability for standards.
Nursery World is hosting a webinar for early years providers looking to grow their settings and create inclusive environments. The session, sponsored by YPO, will focus on practical strategies for expansion whilst ensuring all children's needs are met.
Dr June O'Sullivan of the London Early Years Foundation argues that early years support must prioritise children's SEND needs over parental employment status. The BRIDGE Project demonstrates how targeted provision can transform outcomes for vulnerable children and families when funding follows actual need.
New analysis of Ofsted's report cards indicates that early years settings and schools serving deprived communities or higher proportions of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more likely to receive lower inspection gradings under the current framework.
The Children’s Commissioner for England has welcomed the passing of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, which introduces significant reforms across safeguarding, schools, and children’s services. The legislation represents a milestone in efforts to ensure every child grows up safe, happy, and healthy, reflecting feedback gathered from over a million children.
When Gothenburg introduced an algorithm to manage school admissions in 2020, the promise was efficiency and neutrality. Instead, families faced chaos and unaccountable decisions that disrupted children's education. The case raises urgent questions for UK local authorities regarding algorithmic transparency and accountability in admissions processes.
England’s higher education regulator must rebuild trust with troubled sector after series of blunders under previous leadershipIn its brief and unhappy life, England’s Office for Students has been offered a series of challenges it has largely failed to meet. This week the latest and most embarrassin...
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
A university has successfully overturned a record-breaking fine issued by the Office for Students over its trans and non-binary inclusion policies. The ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate between freedom of speech obligations and equality duties within higher education institutions.
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discreetly in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless When the wealthy Paduan banker Enrico Scrovegni commissioned the building of his eponymous chapel in the 14th century, he made sure...
Sheffield Hallam University has announced plans to close its on-campus nursery after reporting a £600,000 deficit and declining demand for places. The proposed closure highlights growing financial pressures on early years provision within higher education settings.
Simple strategies from speech and language therapists can transform how children with communication needs engage with learning and daily life. These practical, evidence-based approaches help families and professionals create supportive environments where every child can express themselves confidently.