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Manor Green Primary School Encourages Family Engagement with "Book and Bagel" Mornings

Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently held its first “Book and Bagel” morning, aimed at fostering family engagement and promoting a love for reading among young learners.

Every Tuesday morning, Manor Green Primary School warmly invites early years families into the classroom for a special "Book and Bagel" session. The morning provides an invaluable opportunity for parents...

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All state secondary schools now have a life-saving defibrillator

Students and teachers in all eligible secondary schools will now have access to life-saving equipment to use in an emergency thanks to the delivery of 5,435 defibrillators, backed by £19 million of government support.

This means that the government has met its commitment to ensure that all state-funded schools in England have access to this life-saving equipment by the end of the academic...

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Next steps taken to ensure age-appropriate Relationships, Sex and Health Education

Leading experts in child safeguarding, health, teaching, curriculum development and equalities to contribute to the review of the statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education

Today the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has announced the formation of an independent expert advisory panel who will advise on the review of the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum...

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Government to match schools’ tutoring costs next year

The Government will be raising the subsidy rate for the National Tutoring Programme to 50% in 2023-24

Half of tutoring costs will be funded through the National Tutoring Programme next year, doubling the government’s previous commitment to fund a quarter of the cost.

Initiated as part of the Government’s education recovery strategy and to help schools deliver a world-class education...

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LACK OF CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS IMPACTING STUDENT MORALE, SAY HALF OF TEACHERS

  • Almost a quarter (24%) of students' enjoyment of secondary school is being negatively affected as they are unable to develop their creative skills.
  • 18% believe this is also impacting students' mental health.
  • More than 1 in 10 think it is damaging the culture within schools.

Around half of secondary school teachers in England have warned that...

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Over £450 million investment to improve school buildings

859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools will receive funding to improve their school buildings.

Over 1,000 school building improvement projects will receive the green light today as part of plans to boost the condition of the school estate.

859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools in every region of the country will receive a share of a £...

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8 ways to make private education more affordable 

Cost of private education rises 5.6% with average parents increasingly priced out:

· Typical annual boarding school fee for a secondary school pupil rises 5.2% to hit £39,006 while the average annual day school fee up 5.8% to £16,656

· With further fee hikes expected, parents set on a private education must either be ultra-wealthy, have a sound financial plan or have generous...

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Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature.

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature.

The government-funded project was inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature...

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Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost

State schools to receive extra cash in May following additional £2 billion investment

Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year.

The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up budgets to...

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Ten tips for the 11 plus exam

If your child is settling into year 5, as a parent it is time to start thinking about their secondary education.

If you are considering grammar schools or selective independent schools, your child will most likely need to take an entrance exam in autumn 2023 to be eligible for a place.

Known as the 11 plus exam, it is designed to be challenging, identifying pupils whose academic...

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