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Government defends ‘challenging’ Sats reading paper following complaints

The Department for Education said Sats are meant to be ‘challenging’ after complaints that a paper was too difficult.

The Independent UK

Nottingham City Council gets £500,000 to improve 'inadequate' children's services

A report by Ofsted found too many children were being left with 'insufficient protection'

Nottingham Post

Majority of schools in England closed to some pupils during teacher strikes

Pupils and parents faced disruption as National Education Union members walked out in a pay dispute.

The Independent UK

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Mum and dad fume after £500 fine for taking kids out of school to go to Florida - twice

Paul Benson and wife Jessica said 'you should be entitled to take a family holiday when you want without being fined'

Nottingham Post

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

It is hoped that by planting wildflowers children may learn about nature and boost the biodiversity of their school grounds.

The Independent UK

Gender identity guidance should be made ‘more inclusive’ to pupils – union

The current Government guidance is presenting ‘barriers’ for schools who want to talk about gender identity with students, headteachers were told.

The Independent UK

Don’t talk to pupils about misogynist Andrew Tate, government urges teachers in England

Advice comes despite charity’s warning that social media figure is fuelling shocking growth of misogyny in schools

The Guardian - UK

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Union to debate making gender identity guidance ‘more inclusive’ in schools

Parents have contacted schools to say they want to withdraw their children from lessons on the topic due to the guidance, an assistant head has said.

The Independent UK

Pause post-16 education shake-up or risk worsening skills shortages, warn MPs

Rushing the withdrawal of funding for applied general qualifications could narrow student choice, the Education Committee said.

The Independent UK

DfE quietly shelves plans for £100m online adult learning platform

Exclusive: Critics denounce Rishi Sunak’s push to improve adult numeracy as ‘empty rhetoric’ after centrepiece is ditched

The Guardian - UK

Parents scared to send children to school with minor colds since covid as absences soar

Some children are "struggling to leave home" with many more reporting anxiety and mental health issues, according to councils in England

Daily Mirror

Children in care being moved miles from their local area, charity warns

Become said that a lack of suitable places in the local area means more children are being moved far away when it is not in their best interests.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Ofsted inspections: not fulfilling their purpose

Editorial: There is little evidence that the current regime helps schools to improve – and plenty of evidence that a better system is needed

The Guardian - UK

Rise in school absences since Covid driven by anxiety and lack of support, say English councils

Evidence to MPs claims parents more cautious about sending children to school with minor ailments

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Teachers warn new gender guidance for English schools could put children at risk

Government accused of creating ‘atmosphere of fear’ with plan to compel schools to inform parents if pupils question gender

The Independent UK

Single-sex schools will be able to refuse transgender pupils

New guidance aims to protect school leaders from legal action from parents

Wales Online

School is bulldozed to the ground before it is finished

The new primary had been under construction but the buildings are being pulled down and temporary classrooms have been set up

The Independent UK

One in four state school teachers may quit sector in next year, survey finds

The Government report also found more than two in five school leaders work 60 hours a week or more in term time.

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The Guardian - UK

Give teachers in England a deal similar to nurses to avoid strikes, says union

Patrick Roach of NASUWT calls on education secretary Gillian Keegan to reopen pay talks

The Guardian - UK

Government treating teachers in England with contempt over pay offer, says union

NASUWT general secretary says ministers ‘not serious about compromising’ in last month’s talks

The Guardian - UK

Teachers in England and Wales facing ‘unmanageable’ workload, survey finds

National Education Union reports findings before result of vote that could trigger further strikes and school closures

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Send provision: letting children down

Editorial: Record numbers of parents are fighting councils in court to get the support they need. They shouldn’t have to resort to this

The Guardian - UK

Sex education overhaul in England based on ‘overblown’ claims, say teachers

DfE proposes age ratings for classes after Tory MP claimed children were given ‘graphic lessons on oral sex’

The Independent UK

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

The Department for Education said it would be leading the review but that it will be informed by an independent panel providing external expertise.

Belfast Live

Stormont could soon be heated by geothermal energy

The project aims to "provide low cost heating, cooling and thermal storage to help decarbonise the buildings on the Stormont Estate"

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