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There has been a 45% rise in complaints to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman about SEND provision, in the last two years, a new report has stated.

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TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

Ofsted accused of legal breach over lack of SEND consultations
Ofsted is facing accusations it breached equality laws after failing to consult any special needs organisations on its new framework before its finalised plans went out to public consultation.
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Ofsted: 1,010 'outstanding' schools not inspected for a decade
One in 20 children in England is in a school that has not been inspected for more than 10 years.
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Schools North East Supports Glenamara Memorial Awards Prize
Schools North East are pleased to announce that we are supporting a new prize as part of the Lord Glenamara Memorial Awards 2019/20. 
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Williamson pledges a maths school in every region
 
  Gavin Williamson has pledged to open a maths free school “in every region” of England. Read more >
Government spending plans ‘leave 80% of schools worse off next year’
 
  Government spending plans will still leave four in five schools worse off next year than they were in 2015, campaigners have claimed. Read more >
Call for all schools to be in academy trusts by 2030
 
  Confederation of School Trusts wants maintained school status to end - but not through forced academisation
 
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Researchers given £2.6m grant to investigate impact of school exclusions
 
  A research team led by the University of Oxford has been granted £2.55 million to analyse the consequences of school exclusions across the UK. Read more >
DfE forced to update progress 8 scores again after GCSE statistics error
 
  Another error in the progress 8 scores provided to schools by the government has been identified, this time related to GCSE statistics. Read more >
Summer-born children should have test scores adjusted
 
  Experts argue that children who are younger in their school year should have their test scores age-adjusted Read more >
AI may replace GCSEs in top private schools   Elite independent schools in talks about using programme of digital assessments they believe could supplant GCSEs Read more >
DfE music curriculum delayed over 'quality'   Controversial supplementary new 'model music curriculum' was due to be published this summer, but will remain under wraps until DfE is assured it meets ‘high standards’
 
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Teachers asked to celebrate their 'life-changing' work   On World Teachers’ Day this Saturday, education secretary Gavin Williamson is encouraging teachers to post videos across social media about why they are #ProudToTeach
 
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UK schools will soon be able to 'tailor education to children's DNA profiles'   Professor Robert Plomin said DNA testing could be used for 'predicting and preventing' learning problems such as reading difficulties Read more >

 
EPM and Avec Partnership

EPM and Avec Partnership are delighted to be the main sponsors of the Schools North East Annual Summit 2019. We are excited to announce that north-east based Avec Partnership recently joined the EPM group to form one of the largest and most comprehensive businesses in our space, supporting Schools and Trusts across the UK. Whilst HR Services are at the core of both businesses, one of the most exciting aspects of this partnership is the opportunity to expand our offering, as an Education Services Group. EPM and Avec's values are perfectly aligned, with both of our reputations being based on expertise, knowledge, and a personal approach. We are excited to explore and share with you shortly the opportunities that bringing these two businesses together presents. Please do come along and visit us on stand 14.


REGIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK


72 'outstanding' NE schools exempt from Ofsted Inspections for more than 10 years
 
  The North East has the greatest proportion of schools in England that haven’t been inspected by Ofsted in more than 10 years. Read more >
Hartlepool school wins prestigious accolade at the national Careers Excellence Awards.   Hartlepool’s Catcote Academy has been recognised nationally for its outstanding work in careers by providing young people with special needs with skills and opportunities in the workplace.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

28
NOVEMBER
Ofsted Update

Join us for an Ofsted update on Thursday 28 November 2019, featuring a keynote speech from Daniel Muijs, Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, Ofsted and an overview around the changes in the new Education Inspection Framework 2019 from The Key.  


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30
JANUARY
Academies 2020
Academies face specific challenges in the education sector. Our Academies Conference brings together 300 academy senior leaders from across the region to explore their unique challenges.

We are pleased to announce that SOS Group LTD are the main sponsors of this event. 

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11
FEBRUARY
Supporting Challenging Learners Conference 2020
A conference focused on topics such as behaviour management, prevention strategies, parental engagement and developing the curriculum for challenging learners.

We are delighted to announce John D'Abbro as keynote speaker. 


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30
APRIL
Northern Governance Conference 2020
Being a school governor is a rewarding role, however, the pressure to ensure their schools offer the best education is high. This conference is dedicated to supporting Governors to carry out their duties. 

We are delighted to announce former National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter, as keynote speaker. 


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14
MAY
Healthy MindED 2020

Our dedicated conference focusing on mental health in schools is back for its fourth year, offering the  chance for school leaders and other professionals to receive practical advice on how to improve pupil wellbeing and mental health in their schools.

We are delighted to announce CER Education Recruitment as the main sponsor. 

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11-12
JUNE
CelebrateEd - Northern Celebration of Education
CelebrateEd - The Northern Celebration of Education is back for 2020!

After a successful inaugural event last year where we were joined by over 300 teaching professionals from across the North, CelebrateEd is back and this year will be even bigger and better. Secure your place now. 

 



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Two-thirds of UK business leaders say teaching children tech is more important than maths


Over half of the respondents to the same survey, conducted by CWJobs, say that schools don’t teach enough tech specialisms
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OPPORTUNITIES



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Visit the Schools North East Marketplace
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Welcome to new Commercial Supporter: Jolt Read more >
Welcome to new Commercial Supporter: Tempest Read more >
Welcome to new Commercial Supporter: Newcastle Castle Read more >
Welcome to new Partner Trust: Tees Valley Education Trust - Brambles Primary Academy, Discovery Special Academy, Dormanstown Primary Academy, Pennyman Primary Academy, Wilton Primary Academy
Welcome to new Partner School: St. Wilfrid's Catholic Primary 
Welcome to new Partner School: Newcastle Sixth Form College
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