Schools
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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
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The rise of international franchises for British public schools
Under The Radar Schools are opening outposts across Asia but they have angered human rights activists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Public sector strikes: where are we now
The Explainer Government announces deals with train drivers but further walkouts are on the cards
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why can't Ofsted stop rise in 'illegal schools'?
Today's Big Question Worrying rise in alternative education providers where teachers require neither qualifications nor criminal record checks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Dangerous substances in Lunchables are raising concerns over children's health
In the Spotlight High levels of lead and sodium were recently found in the snack packages
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of boarding schools
Pros and Cons Britain's boarding schools are steeped in history and tradition but are under increasing scrutiny
By The Week UK Published
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What will happen if VAT is added to school fees?
The Explainer Rumours that a Labour government will carry out its threat to charge VAT on school fees continue to grow
By Sophie Pender-Cudlip Published
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Spring/Summer 2024
In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best in a prep school special
By Amanda Constance Published
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Intelligence service: how schools are managing AI
In Depth Machine-thinking has the potential to create a paradigm shift in education but the change and challenges are huge
By Amanda Constance Published
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Smartphones face bans in US schools
Talking Points Educators say the devices disrupt classrooms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Rugby and concussion: tantamount to child abuse?
Talking Point Academics' headline-grabbing claim has been described as 'verging on insulting'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, 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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