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The Devolved Nations

Over the past 25 years, education has undergone significant transformation through devolution, a process that has led to an increasing divergence from English models of governance, curriculum priorities, and structure. This trend has been particularly pronounced over the last decade, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of how each devolved administration operates for all stakeholders in the … Continued

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The future of Furniture BSEN 1729 Standard 2013

This document contains the editorial of the future of the Furniture BSEN 2729 Standard – The new BSEN 1729 Standard is the only current and valid standard for classroom furniture, including tables, desks and chairs for use in UK schools. 

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The Future of Tablets and Apps in Schools 2012

C3 Education undertook an internally-commissioned project to review the projected provision and use of tablets and apps in English maintained schools.

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The Herts for Learning Early Years National Debate

Following the huge success of their national early years conference in March, the Herts for Learning Early Years team have...
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The Independent Schools Sector report

This new research report, ‘The Independent Schools Sectors’, will be a useful and informative tool to aid members’ knowledge and understanding of the private school sector. It provides an overview of the independent schools’ sector in the UK. We examine the history of private education and the current size and shape of the market including … Continued

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The Kreston Academy Benchmark Report 2023

The Academy sector has reported surpluses for the year ended 31 August 2022, but not as high as last year’s record highs. The average surplus for an academy this year is £203,000. This is a slight increase from £185,000 last year, but lower than £467,000 in 2020. The average surplus varies depending on the size … Continued

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The Learning Village makes the Teach Secondary 2020 shortlist

The Learning Village secondary-level programme – The Islands – has been shortlisted in the Teach Secondary awards 2020. This follows...
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The Link Live, speech and language online conference for schools, is back!

Join hundreds of SENCos, teachers and TAs at The Link Live – SLCN: A Whole School Approach. Date: Friday 11th...
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The refreshed National Plan for Music in English schools

In 2011 the Government commissioned an independent review of musical education in England chaired by, the now Chief Executive of the Arts Council England, Darren Henley. The review identified inequalities in provision between both the regions and socio-economic groups. Key recommendations included: All schools to provide children with a broad music education. Giving all children … Continued

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The School Year September 2013

This document provides a brief summary of the proposition of the right to change the pattern of school terms and holidays to be extended to maintained schools in England from September 2015, who will have the freedom to allocate the minimum 190 days of term time as they see fit. 

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