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Headteachers Struggling To Find Time For Training
Headteachers are missing out on training opportunities because of funding shortages and heavy workloads, according to research commissioned by the Department of Education. http://stum.pe/r10

We wonŌĆÖt know if opportunity areas have worked until at least 2021
The government wonŌĆÖt be able to gauge the impact of a ┬Ż72 million project to boost social mobility in 12 ŌĆ£opportunity areasŌĆØ until after 2020, its own research has found. http://stum.pe/r0y

New ŌĆścareers leaderŌĆÖ apprenticeship for school staff proposed
Middle leaders in schools could be trained to deliver careers advice through a proposed new apprenticeship. http://stum.pe/r0w

A-level maths is more useful for top university places than private school.
Taking maths at A-level is more helpful for landing a place at a Russell Group university than studying at a grammar or private school, research from University College LondonŌĆÖs Institute of Education suggests. http://stum.pe/qu7

Will It Be 50 years Before We Have An Equitable School System? The gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers has been entrenched in our education system for generations. http://stum.pe/qoa

Funding cuts block schools from delivering mental health support.
A lack of funding has led to schools not being able to set up sufficient mental health support for pupils, a new Department for Education (DfE) study has found. http://stum.pe/qkt

Are you looking forward to decorating your classroom in September? Check out our guide to The Importance of Classroom Design for some top tips!
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Is extending school hours a good idea?
New government research reveals pupil and teacher attitudes towards a longer school day. Did they say what you expected? http://stum.pe/qkr

Now that the summer holidays are in full swing, it's time to think about replacing your school lockers ready for the start of a new term!
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Argumentative children do better in maths and science study finds
Children encouraged to engage in debate made an average of two months more progress than those who were not. http://stum.pe/psp

'The education community is saying enough is enough when it comes to Sats'
After the social media storm on Sats over the weekend, it's clear that it's time to organise and put together a positive voice for change, writes one headteacher. http://stum.pe/psj

Heads worried tuition fee pledge for teachers to be dropped
Head teachers in England are concerned that the promise of university tuition fee relief for teachers may be axed. The Conservative manifesto proposed that teachers would not repay tuition fees while they remained in teaching - to help tackle staffing shortages. http://stum.pe/pb4

Spielman warns sixth form colleges about drop in Ofsted grades
Sixth-form colleges have received worse Ofsted grades this year, meaning that fewer than were first expected will now be permitted to create academy trusts. http://stum.pe/pb2

Ex-Ofsted boss warns school standards at risk if budgets cut further
School standards are at risk if budgets continue to be slashed, former Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw warned today. The ex-London headteacher who recently stood down as OfstedŌĆÖs chief inspector said Government cuts to education could jeopardise the rapid progress made by English schools. http://stum.pe/p5b

Biology A-level students mark down exam board after yet another error
OCR apologises again after third mistake in exam paper, with pupils uncertain they will reach grades needed for university places. http://stum.pe/p59

Population bulge prompts fall in proportion of pupils receiving first choice secondary place
But new DfE figures show the proportion of pupils receiving their first choice of primary school place has risen. http://stum.pe/owj

Pupils more alert in afternoon, study finds
A new study has found primary pupils may be more alert in the afternoon, which ŌĆ£contradictsŌĆØ the practice of schools scheduling maths and literacy lessons in the morning because teachers think youngsters will be ŌĆ£more awake to learningŌĆØ. http://stum.pe/owh

A guide to 6th Form furniture and how to get it right!
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