UK Schools News
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Michael Gove speaks about the importance of teaching
Michael Gove, Education Secretary, on why there has never been a better time to be a teacher. Originally given at Policy... -
New school year sees number of free schools double
As the new school year kicks off, the Prime Minister and Education Secretary Michael Gove welcomed the 93 new free schools...
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What's your child's next step now they've received their GCSE results?
A new study released today which surveyed GCSE students shows that almost a quarter won't go on to do... -
Charity offers support to GCSE strugglers
As national attention focuses on this week's GCSE results, a major drive is under way to help teenagers who have struggled to obtain...
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The return of Section 28: Schools accused of practising homophobic policy
The sex-education policies of dozens of schools are to be urgently investigated by the Government after the institutions... -
Three-quarters of free schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted at first inspection
Three-quarters of the first 24 free schools were rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted,...
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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: Jo Cleary, Chair, College of Social WorkMore info
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Interview: Anna Morris, Senior Policy Manager, Carers Trust
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Interview: David Badcock, Head of R&D;, Addaction
- Interview: Fred Turok, Chairman, UK Active
- 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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