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Delta Academies Trust appoints Andy Barnett as CEO
Mr Barnett was previously the associate chief executive under former CEO Sir Paul Tarn
Andy Barnett
Teachers much more likely than leaders to call behaviour ‘poor’
Meanwhile, far fewer teachers feel ‘very confident’ in managing pupil behaviour, a government survey has found
Children misbehaving in classroom
DfE brings in new standards for non-school alternative provision
Schools will be required to inform councils of placements of students at unregistered providers
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Why cyberattacks on Scottish schools make digital skills crucial
Digital threats seem to be everywhere – yet the digital part of children’s identities cannot be removed when they step inside a school, says Professor David Lundie
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Many governors lack oversight of school-readiness
Governors say they need more support on the issue of children being school-ready, with the government making it a top priority
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Tes Awards for International Schools returns for 2025
Nominations are now open for the awards celebrating the excellence of individuals and teams in international schools across the world – and it’s free to enter
Tes Awards for International Schools 2025: entries are now open
Why September’s return to school should be celebrated
In many countries going back to school is a joyful celebration of the importance of education – and this is an attitude that we should embrace in England, says this experienced leader
Back to school: why returning in September should be a celebration
Can ‘short reading’ boost reading for pleasure at secondary?
Research suggests that regular reading sessions of just five minutes can make a big difference for young children, so one English teacher decided to trial the same approach with her key stage 3 classes
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Early years recruitment could hamper childcare expansion
Pay and recruitment issues persist in early years workforce despite funding boosts, warns a new NFER report
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