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Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System Lord Agnew is expected to leave the Department for Education

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TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

Ofsted extends curriculum grace period for a year
Schools will get an extra year to bring their curriculum into line with Ofsted’s new inspection framework, after the watchdog announced an extension to its transition period.
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Most parents oppose Reception baseline test
Parents' views are in 'sharp contrast' to government policy, YouGov survey suggests
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Policy Roundtable Event
Join Schools North East for the first roundtable roadshow event and have your say as we develop our ‘Manifesto for North East Education’. 

Make sure that you get your chance to contribute to the education policy debate as Schools North East fights to ensure that the voices of North East school leaders are heard by those responsible for creating education policy.
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Williamson to scrap 5,000 qualifications, but BTECs review delayed   A consultation on plans to remove funding for more than 5,000 legacy qualifications at level three and below has been launched by the Department for Education.
 
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'Brutal' Ofsted leaves teachers 'shattered'
 
  Head Teachers warn new Ofsted inspections are 'like an Andrew Neil interview' and leave teachers needing counselling
 
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Ministers want academy trusts to open their own AP   Some of England’s largest academy trusts are considering establishing their own alternative provision for excluded pupils.
 
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Schools offering vegetarian-only lunches forced to make changes after backlash from parents
 
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Schools in England hold half-term Sats classes for pupils as young as six
 
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Save by not paying staff for 6 weeks a year, says DfE   Term-time-only contracts highlighted as a case study in how schools can save money, but union criticises 'shocking' idea
 
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Active lessons reduce pupil depression, says study
 
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Revealed: £120k ‘cost-cutter’ savings at case study school were already being implemented   Cost-cutting measures that saved £120,000 at an academy singled out as a success story of Lord Agnew’s controversial resource management adviser scheme were actually already being implemented. 
 
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‘We are not convinced’ – leaders’ union ASCL won’t back #PauseOfsted campaign   The Association of School and College Leaders will not back calls for school staff to stop working as Ofsted inspectors because its leaders are “not convinced” it’s the best way forward. Read more >

 

REGIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK


South Tyneside school children off to London as film club up for national award at ceremony hosted by David Walliams
 
  Seven lucky South Tyneside school children are off to the bright lights of London as their film club gets national recognition. Read more >
Coquet schools receive funds from Freemasons   Three schools in the Coquet Valley have received funds from Northumberland Freemasons in Alnwick. Read more >

Schools Northeast

UPCOMING EVENTS

2
MARCH
Ednorth Teach Meet



Ednorth is a movement for change in the North-East of England to support teachers across the region to use evidence-based practice in their classrooms.

As part of the Ednorth program we are hosting 'Teach Meets' across the region.

Join us at the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday 2nd March at 4.30PM 


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3
MARCH
Behaviour Management Course: Myths vs. Reality-what works effectively?

Join us and Educationalist, John d'Abbro for a 3 day Behaviour Management Course: Myths vs. Reality-what works effectively?

This 3 day course (3, 17, 31 March), on behaviour run by Educationalist, John d’Abbro will develop your skills and enhance your practice in working with all children but particularly those who present challenging behaviour.

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29
APRIL
The Northern Governance Conference 2020


Join around 300 of your colleagues from across the North and learn about key developments affecting your role. The Northern Governance conference will support those in school governance roles – state-maintained and academy – in carrying out their duties confidently and effectively.

Keynote speaker: Sir David Carter

 
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14
MAY
Healthy MindED 2020
Schools North East’s dedicated conference on mental health and wellbeing. Speakers will include experts for updates on the latest information and practitioners sharing good practice taking place across the region.

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Pooky Knightsmith as keynote speaker.

The event is sponsored by CER Recruitment.  

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11-12
JUNE
CelebrateEd - The 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. 
 
 
 
25
JUNE
School Business Management Conference 2020
Join 300 of your colleagues from across the region for all of the benefits of a high profile national conference right here in the North East. This is now the biggest event of its kind in the country!

We are delighted to announce Nigel Risner as keynote speaker. 

This event is sponsored by Ward Hadaway. 
 




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