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Sats results rescheduling and the domino effect on schools
The King’s coronation delaying Sats results reads like an esoteric exam question but the impact on schools – from teachers to governors – will be notable, says Michael Tidd
Primary
13 March 2023
Labour’s free breakfast plan sounds tasty - but is hard to digest
A proposal to offer free breakfast clubs in primary schools may sound like an easy policy win but, as this primary head outlines, the devil is in the details
Primary
29 September 2022
NTP data plan shows ‘bullying’ government prioritises PR over pupils
Michael Tidd outlines why the government’s attempt to push the blame for the failure of the NTP to schools suggests Nadhim Zahawi and his department have their priorities all wrong
General
3 May 2022
Schools White Paper: Why school leaders have been left so frustrated
Michael Tidd outlines the contradictions, confusion and frustrations in the Schools White Paper for school leaders – from grammatical errors to policy ideas that lack detail or the cash to make them a reality
Primary
29 March 2022
KS1 and KS2 assessment changes: the key details
Head Michael Tidd looks in depth at the new Assessment and Reporting Arrangements documents for KS1 and K21
Primary
18 October 2021
School census and catch-up funding: the key details
As the October census deadline looms, Michael Tidd explains the new reporting requirements on catch-up spending to clear up any confusion
Primary
4 October 2021
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