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Lenehan: Pupils labelled ‘early’ when needs could be poverty-driven

Government SEND adviser worried the current system doesn't understand poverty and deprivation The post Lenehan: Pupils labelled ‘early’ when needs could be poverty-driven first appeared on Schools Week.

Church of England shelves consultation on multi-academy trust inspections

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A tale of two trusts: More academy chains £1m+ in the red, but others improve

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Supply staff agency fee caps: What schools need to know

New framework will help tackle ‘exorbitant’ supplier fees charged by some agencies The post Supply staff agency fee caps: What schools need to know first appeared on Schools

Ofsted: More inclusive schools more likely to be graded down, analysis suggests

Analysis of more than 650 Ofsted reports renews concern around use of ‘crude’ national averages The post Ofsted: More inclusive schools more likely to be graded down, analysis

‘Postcode lottery’ for absence fines remains despite standardisation

Education Policy Institute research finds rates of fines being issued are ‘geographically unequal’ The post ‘Postcode lottery’ for absence fines remains despite standardisation first appeared on Schools Week.

Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’

Using sets for maths also did not 'significantly harm' the attainment of students from poorer backgrounds, finds study The post Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability

Areas disused or not fit for purpose in 50% of schools, poll suggests

Almost all leaders say they do not receive enough buildings cash, according to new survey The post Areas disused or not fit for purpose in 50% of schools,

Occupational therapists warn they can’t give children required support

Polling comes as the government plans to launch its 'experts at hand' service as part of SEND reforms The post Occupational therapists warn they can’t give children required

Ministers mull future of £380m SEND budgets transfer policy

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