UK Schools News
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Teaching assistants praised as 'class act' by union
UNISON is calling on parents, students, teachers and school leaders from across the UK to come out in support of the vital... -
More top graduates training to be teachers
Almost three-quarters of graduates starting teacher training this academic year have a first-class or 2:1 degree (74%), new figures...
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Tackling homophobic bullying in schools
Minister for Women and Equalities Jo Swinson today announced a new initiative to help drive out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic... -
Music hubs fail to improve education for all
The new approach to supporting music education in schools - music hubs – has not been successful enough in improving music...
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Employers turn backs on academic qualifications
New research from Edge and City & Guilds shows over half of employers value vocational qualifications more than academic... -
Grammar schools urged to improve outreach
More than four times as many grammar school pupils come from outside the state sector – with the vast majority likely to be from...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
The risks to health and environment are too great and they pose a knock-on risk to long-term sustainable agriculture and tourism industries. There...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
I totally agree with everything you say. Also,there seem to be a lot of 'pro' experts speaking to us but we are a little lacking on those experts for...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Resources available to liaise and build bridges between primary and secondary care services are being unceremoniously cut back to the hilt. Due to...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Age UK published a report recently showing the catastrophic situation many old people are in today. An estimated 800,000 frail old people cannot...
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Early diagnosis
The government is putting pressure on GPs to increase the number of patients diagnosed with dementia. But why? But there is no evidence that an...
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(NL) Research & Innovation - Technology Strategy Board TSB - Healthcare
Priority Areas Healthcare spend is rising as populations increase and age There is potential for government support in UK healthcare...
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Interview: Anna Morris, Senior Policy Manager, Carers Trust
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Interview: David Badcock, Head of R&D;, Addaction
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- Interview: Jamie Waterall, National Lead for NHS Health Checks, Public Health England
Editor's Feature
Karen Grewcock Head of Category Food and CateringESPO
Serving up practical advice ahead of the provision of free school meals for under 8s
A lack of catering staff, not enough dining room space and sourcing enough ingredients to triple the number of meals served per day are just some of the concerns currently...
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