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‘Palpable sense of joy’ as pupils return to schools
Independent school heads have been sharing their excitement over pupils returning to school today (8 March) after more than two…
8th March 2021
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Health & well-being
Teachers ‘would feel more comfortable’ if they had vaccine before reopening schools, says head
The head of St Margaret’s School in Hertfordshire has highlighted the importance of vaccinations for teachers as schools are set…
24th February 2021
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Independent sector responds to roadmap for reopening schools
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday (27 January) that schools in England will not be able to reopen to all…
28th January 2021
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Health & well-being
Young people take part in social and environmental action less than they would like, research shows
New research shows that children wrongly believe their peers do not share their compassionate values, which deters them from acting…
22nd January 2021
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Health & well-being
Staggered return and mass testing for secondary schools next term
The government has announced that all secondary schools and colleges in England will be able to test more of their…
18th December 2020
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Extra measures for exams bring ‘much needed relief’ to school leaders: NAHT
The general secretary of the school leaders’ union National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has said the measures announced by…
3rd December 2020
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New year, new career?
A new year has begun and for many this signifies the time for a career move. This is illustrated through…
5th January 2017
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Headteachers warn exam results are not fair to all pupils
Ofqual today released its annual statistics on the number of schools and colleges that challenged pupils’ exam grades in 2016….
19th December 2016
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The world of HMC
A week is a long time in politics and so too in the world of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC)….
18th November 2016
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Four out of five heads and teachers oppose grammar schools
Less than 48 hours after the government formally launched the Prime Minister’s new policy on grammar schools, a survey of…
16th September 2016
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