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Sewell report findings ‘an insult’ to those who experience racism, say education unions

The findings of the government’s Sewell commission on race and ethnic disparities are an “insult to all those in Britain who experience racism every day of their lives”, a group of education unions has said. The report from the commission, which was chaired by former teacher Dr Tony Sewell, has been heavily criticised for downplaying […]

Race and ethnic disparities report: The 9 schools recommendations

A government commission on race and ethnic disparities has called for “better targeted” funding, extended school days and endorsed calls for reforms to exclusions. The commission, chaired by Dr Tony Sewell, found Britain has become a “more open society” where children from many ethnic communities “do at least as well or substantially better than white […]

DfE names providers for new school leader NPQs

The Department for Education has named nine organisations that will be lead providers for its reformed national professional qualifications (NPQs). The Ambition Institute, Education Development Trust, Harris Federation, Teach First and UCL Institute of Education are among those picked to deliver the qualifications. Following reforms, there will be six new NPQs on offer from September […]

Extend school day with deprived areas prioritised, says race commission

The school day should be extended and careers advice improved to help disadvantaged children succeed, the government’s commission on race and ethnic disparities has concluded. The commission, chaired by former teacher Dr Tony Sewell, found Britain has become a “more open society” where children from many ethnic communities “do at least as well or substantially […]

拢200m summer schools funding details: the 5 things you need to know

Secondary schools will receive £59.70 per place per day to run summer schools this year, but only for a maximum of two weeks of activities, new guidance states. The money will also have to cover all costs associated with running the activities, including additional staff costs, free meals for eligible children and transport, and schools […]

Reopening schools ‘almost certainly’ responsible for Covid rate uptick among young people – PM

A slight uptick in Covid rates among young people is “almost certainly” the result of reopening schools, Boris Johnson has said. But a government medical chief said the case rates rise was not a “dramatic increase at this point”, and that the situation was “likely to become clearer over the next two weeks”. The latest […]

Williamson first education secretary to address NASUWT conference in five years

Gavin Williamson will address the annual conference of the NASUWT teaching union this weekend, five years after an education secretary last appeared at the event. The union announced today that Williamson has accepted an invitation to address the conference, which is being held virtually this year because of Covid-19. The union invites the education secretary […]

DfE to cover cost of 2021 exam grade appeals

The Department for Education will cover the cost of appeals to exam boards over teacher assessment grades issued to state school pupils and private candidates this year, Schools Week has learned. Pupils wanting to challenge their teacher assessment grades this year will first ask their school to check for errors and that their own processes […]

Oxbridge cuts offers to avoid another grade inflation admissions bulge

Oxbridge colleges have been forced to reduce the number of offers made this year by as much as 15 per cent in anticipation of expected grade inflation and its impact on admissions following the cancellation of A-level exams. Ministers are bracing for another year of higher grades after opting to cancel exams for the second […]

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