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More than 850 childcare providers, catering for nearly 20,000 children, have been found to be ‘inadequate’ at safeguarding the under-fives in their care.
Read the full story »Almost one in four young people in Oldham are living a Vicky Pollard lifestyle, according to Government. Official figures show there are 6,000 youngsters aged 16 to 24 dubbed by Government as NEETs —not in employment, education or training across the borough.
Thoughts on the Khyra Ishaq case and home schooling; tackling problem pubs, and the dangers of loneliness Full coverage: the Khyra Ishaq serious case review Khyra’s death “preventable”, says review Extracts from the Khyra Ishaq serious case review Ministers urged to tighten law on home education Social workers thwarted by mother’s intimidation tactics Timeline: the tragic last six months of …
The Stormont education minister has approved funding for four new Irish-medium schools even though hundreds of places remain unfilled in existing schools.
A deal between Jersey’s government and teaching unions has finally been agreed.It follows months of talks, and the threat of strike action.There have been long and tense negotiations between the States Employment Board and the NASUWT and NUT unions.This package of measures means industrial action has been averted.The Education department has welcomed the settlement.Its Director, Mario Lundy …
Treetops Extended Schools require a breakfast club and afterschool club assistant. Childcare or Playwork level 2 qualifications required as a minimum. Closing Date 6th August.
The Endocrine Society has named Patricia S. Green the director of its public education affiliate, The Hormone Foundation. Green leads the Foundation in its mission to serve as a key informational resource for the public in the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions. Green is an experienced health association leader, having worked more than 20 years on a broad range of …
Education secretary Michael Gove has been accused of planning to bring in selection by the back door by scrapping an admissions code that prevents schools favouring pupils who are likely to perform best.
Some children are not receiving good sex education lessons because their teachers find the subject embarrassing, inspectors have suggested.
