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Issue 11.05

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All Change On Academies – The Government’s Education Plans Revised

The government announced last year that they have effectively abandoned its ‘Education for All’ Bill, unveiled in the Queen’s Speech on 18 May. To those who have been keeping a close eye on it however, its demise is not particularly surprising – it was more a matter of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’. In this article, Ken Slade, part of the Education Team at national law firm Weightmans LLP, explores what it means. Leadership Briefing 11.05(125)

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Insights Into The Role Of Research And Development In Teaching Schools

Teaching schools are outstanding schools that work with strategic partners, such as universities and private sector organisations, to provide high-quality training and development to new and to experienced school staff. Research and development or ‘R&D’ forms one of their six key areas of responsibility, often referred to as the ‘big six’. This NFER report seeks to explore the effectiveness with which teaching schools are delivering their R&D responsibilities. Leadership Briefing 11.05(125)

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