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Schools in England could add an extra day to the timetable if they have to close for snow

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said children have to have their 'full time in education'

Wales Online

‘Extra school day amid bad weather closures would be decision for ministers’

A number of schools across the country have been forced to close for a second day due to the freezing weather.

The Independent UK

Fundamental problems in recruiting teachers must be addressed, school leaders say

ASCL said low pay and heavy workloads have made it ‘a less attractive profession’.

The Independent UK

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Staff are fleeing education for better paid jobs, warns Ofsted

Children’s recovery from the pandemic is being hampered by a workforce crisis which means there are not enough teachers in schools and nurseries, Ofsted warned on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Watchdog fears some parents have ‘lost sight’ of need for school attendance

School closures amid the pandemic broke down the structure and routine of ‘getting children up and to school every day’, Ofsted said.

The Independent UK

Staff crisis hampering children’s pandemic recovery, says Ofsted

Children who have special education needs among those worst affected, says England watchdog’s chief inspector

The Guardian - UK

Schools watchdog: Staff shortages exacerbating problems in pandemic recovery

Teacher recruitment continues to be a frustration for leaders in schools, colleges and independent learning providers, Ofsted said.

The Independent UK

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Children’s care home workers ‘leaving sector for retail and hospitality jobs’

The staff who remain face higher workloads and more pressure, the annual Ofsted report said.

The Independent UK

Guide to moving to St Helens: House prices, schools and pubs

The ECHO has compiled a guide for moving to St Helens

Liverpool Echo

Top performing Greater Manchester schools revealed in Sunday Times list - does your local make it?

Teachers in Altrincham and Withington will be celebrating

Manchester Evening News

Nursery where staff 'do not wash hands after wiping children's noses' to close

The Newall Green nursery is set to close by Christmas, following the fate of its sister site in Gatley which was also found to be 'inadequate'

Manchester Evening News

Plan of action required for Nottinghamshire school following Ofsted visits

The action plan must specify the steps in how the school will meet each of the required school standards, and the time by which each of these steps will be met.

Nottingham Post

The ‘outstanding’ Greater Manchester college where students ‘flourish’- and teachers make learning fun

Students describe their experiences at the college as ‘heart-warming’, ‘enjoyable’, ‘rewarding’, ‘motivational’ and ‘safe’.

Manchester Evening News

'Chaotic' and 'unorganised' nursery rated inadequate by Ofsted inspectors

A spokesperson said the report is not a 'true reflection' of the nursery

Manchester Evening News

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Manchester Evening News

Children's home given the go ahead despite 'incidents of window smashing and neighbour abuse'

"This is laughable.”

Manchester Evening News

Childminder who left dirty nappies on bedroom floor attracting flies suspended

Education watchdog Ofsted suspended the Manchester childminder after identifying 'major breaches' in meeting her legal requirements

Liverpool Echo

School judged inadequate three times in a row issues update on future

The school has been failing pupils amid a period of 'turbulence'

Nottingham Post

Nottingham City Council spending £600,000 employing ‘critical’ staff for failing children’s services

Nottingham City Council’s reserves will be spent on hiring a number of new employees to help improve its failing children’s services.

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Nottingham Post

Nottingham City Council appoints consultants at cost of up to £6.5m to improve children's services

Children’s services at Labour-led Nottingham City Council were rated ‘inadequate’ by inspectors from Ofsted earlier this year. The authority received a formal ‘improvement notice’

The Guardian - UK

Blaming public sector staff for the failings of politicians is infuriating

Letters: Yvonne Williams, Tim Pollard and Corinna Pollard respond to an article by Simon Jenkins which accused the sector of resisting change

Manchester Evening News

Police 'want more time' to find cause of death for baby who suffered 'medical episode' at nursery

Genevieve Meehan has been described as 'a wonderful, unique and special person'

The Conversation

Four in five of the children’s homes in England are run for profit – here's why that is a problem

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Manchester Evening News

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Liverpool Echo

Children 'continue to underachieve' at Merseyside school

The school was rated inadequate by Ofsted

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the pandemic’s educational impact: make good learning losses

Editorial: Increasing numbers of primary-age pupils are missing targets. Nurseries as well as schools need resources to catch up

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