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Schools to tell parents if pupils question gender in guidance this week – report

Teachers will reportedly be required to disclose the information even when pupils object.

The Independent UK

Banning pupils from addressing staff as ‘sir’ won’t help retaining teachers – MP

Sir Desmond Swayne says that schools should replace “miss” with “ma’am”.

The Independent UK

Young people losing faith in capitalism due to pay inequalities, says Tory minister Nick Gibb

Nick Gibb also warned that too many people in politics are ‘just interested in career progression’

Evening Standard

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Government expands ‘attendance hubs’ programme to get more pupils into school

Schools could be advised to send text messages to parents where children do not attend class as part of the programme.

The Independent UK

Minister to look at tests that left pupils in ‘tears’

The Department for Education has previously said the Sats papers ‘are designed to be challenging’

Evening Standard

Minister to look at SATs paper concerns after pupils left in ‘tears’

Hundreds of parents and teachers complained online that last week’s reading exam was too difficult

The Independent UK

Reading ability of children in England scores well in global survey

Literacy of nine and 10-year-olds in England was ranked fourth in world in Pirls study, with teachers praised

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UK schools minister promises to review Sats paper that left pupils ‘in tears’

Nick Gibb acknowledges concern after teachers and parents raise alarm about difficulty of test

The Guardian - UK

England moves into top five in international rankings for reading

Schools minister Nick Gibb said the Government’s reforms and the dedication of primary school teachers were behind the country’s success.

The Independent UK

Minister to look at concerns over Sats paper following complaints

Nick Gibb said he does not want the exams which are taken by 10 and 11-year-olds in England to be ‘too hard’.

The Independent UK

BBC board member 'tried to stop journalist probing £350m Brexit bus claim'

A BBC board member tried to block a journalist at the broadcaster from probing the infamous Vote Leave claim about £350 million of funding for…

The National (Scotland)

Coronation lesson plans sent directly to Scottish councils by UK Government

THE UK Government has sent resources intended to teach children about King Charles’s coronation and the role of the monarchy in the UK to councils…

The National (Scotland)

Campaign group to 'take action' against coronation lessons in schools

CAMPAIGN group Republic has said it will be “taking action” to challenge coronation lessons being taught in schools across England.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers ‘actively looking’ into funding warning on infant free school meals

Schools face a growing gap between the funding for infant free school meals and the costs of food, ministers were warned.

The Independent UK

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BBC refuses to publish emails from 'active Tory agent' on its board

THE BBC has refused to disclose emails sent from Robbie Gibb, the board member for England accused of being an “active agent” for the Tory…

Evening Standard

Groucho Club irritates some regulars by disbanding membership committee

Others say it was ‘time for a change’

The Independent UK

Safeguarding concerns ‘missed’ due to infrequent school inspections – Labour

Too many girls are exposed to language, images and behaviours that no school should tolerate, Bridget Phillipson said.

The Independent UK

MP: Review guidance so data on racist incidents in schools can be acted upon

Labour MP Janet Daby warned ‘there are things where the Government has gone backward rather than going forward’.

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The Independent UK

Police speak to pupil who sent threats to autistic boy over damage to Koran

West Yorkshire Police said an officer has ‘given words of advice’ to a student following the incident at Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield.

Wales Online

Schools minister condemns reported death threats to boys who 'damaged Koran'

Four high school pupils were suspended over book incident but headteacher says there was no malicious intent

The Independent UK

Minister condemns death threats against pupils who damaged Koran

Minster for Schools Nick Gibb has said his department is working with Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Evening Standard

Matt Hancock ‘sent menacing message’ over leaked texts as row grows

You’ve made ‘a big mistake’ says former Health Secretary as he hits out at reporter’s ‘breach of trust and betrayal’

The Independent UK

Narrowing number of teacher training providers will add to staff crisis – Labour

Shadow education minister Stephen Morgan questioned why the Government had removed a quarter of teacher training providers from its accredited list.

The Guardian - UK

At least 39 schools closed in last three years in England due to unsafe buildings

Some state schools had to close down permanently due to extensive safety concerns

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

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