Schools
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Send reforms: government's battle over special educational needs
The Explainer Current system in 'crisis' but parents fear overhaul will leave many young people behind
By The Week UK Published
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Do smartphone bans in schools work?
The Explainer Trials in UK, New Zealand, France and the US found prohibition may be only part of the solution
By The Week UK Published
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Are we excluding too many children from school?
Today's Big Question Research shows school exclusion increases violent behaviour – so should we stop it?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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School disputes: a police matter?
Talking Point Cowley Hill lodged a police complaint against parents who criticised its recruiting process for a new head
By The Week UK Published
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America's academic brain drain has begun
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As the Trump administration targets universities and teachers, educators are eying greener academic pastures elsewhere — and other nations are starting to take notice
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Has World Book Day become a 'horror show'?
Talking Point Annual event to encourage children to read for pleasure is sore spot for parents under 'growing pressure' to create character costumes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Spring/Summer 2025
In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best
By Amanda Constance Published
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Schools' Send crisis: how can it be fixed?
Today's Big Question Government urged to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and save councils from bankruptcy
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of school uniform
Pros and Cons Government plans to ease costs for parents with new rules on branded uniform
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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'We have made it a crime for most refugees to want the American dream'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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What are the rules about homeschooling – and how are they changing?
The Explainer Additional safeguards planned for the most vulnerable children, prompted by the killing of Sara Sharif
By The Week UK Published
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Autumn/Winter 2024
In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best
By Amanda Constance Published
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Why have Ofsted scrapped one-word school ratings?
Today's Big Question Watchdog's controversial gradings to be replaced by new 'report cards'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Fill your kids with confidence with The Week Junior's back-to-school wellbeing guide
The Week Junior have partnered up with children's mental health charity Place2Be to help kids build resilience and manage their back-to-school nerves
By The Week Junior Published