Department of Education
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Smartphones and children: are we too hung up on the dangers?
Talking Points Schools told to crack down on mobile phones but more than 90% of 11-year-olds in the UK have one
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Ofsted: an end to 'reign of fear'?
Talking Point Education regulator facing reform not replacement after coroner rules that Ofsted inspection 'contributed' to suicide of head teacher
By The Week UK Published
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The cat self-identity row gripping an East Sussex school
Talking Point Heated conversation between a teacher and pupils sparks renewed row over gender identity in the classroom
By Felicity Capon Published
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Where schools stand legally on children’s trans rights
feature Government’s chief legal adviser says schools can ‘ignore’ trans students’ pronoun preferences
By The Week Published
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‘Teaching positives of colonialism brushes dead bodies under the carpet’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Pros and cons of minimum grades for student loans
Pros and Cons The new proposals could price disadvantaged pupils out of higher education, warn education experts
By The Week Published
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A history of the Trojan Horse scandal
feature Hoax letter sparked investigation into alleged conspiracy to Islamise schools across UK
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Fiercer punishment is no solution to drug use’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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How much Covid disruption will schools face this year?
In Depth Lessons could be delayed by at least a week to allow all pupils to be fully tested
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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Gavin Williamson ‘wetting himself’ about getting sack amid A levels row
Under the Radar Boris Johnson reportedly lining up replacement for beleaguered education minister
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Let down and neglected’: the key findings of MPs’ education report
feature Commons committee claim ‘white privilege’ contributing to ‘systemic neglect’ of white working-class pupils
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Why is the government planning to cut arts education funding by 50%?
Speed Read Proposal described by critics as ‘catastrophic’ and ‘an attack on the future of UK arts’
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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The school row over Prophet Mohammed cartoons
feature West Yorkshire school closed and teacher in hiding after protests by angry parents
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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Instant Opinion: who is ‘the best prime minister we never had’?
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 2 September
By The Week Staff Published
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