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Issue 7.11

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School Funding Reform: Findings From The Review Of 2013 To 2014

The government started a process in 2012 to reform the school funding system, so it is fairer, more consistent and transparent and so funding intended for education reaches schools and the pupils that need it most. This DfE document sets out the findings from a review into what extent small changes were needed in 2014 to 2015 to move closer to a national funding formula. Leadership Briefing issue 7.11 (83)

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Evaluation of the Phonics Screening Check

This first interim report sets out the emerging findings from an evaluation of the Phonics Screening Check, commissioned by the Department for Education and undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The report provides an overview of participating schools’ phonics teaching practices and the implementation and emerging impacts associated with the phonics screening check. Leadership Briefing issue 7.11 (83)

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The Effects that Access and Exposure to Pornography has on Children and Young People

This report from the children's commissioner for England finds that there is a link between porn and the attitudes and values of young people who see it: Pornography has been linked to unrealistic attitudes about sex; maladaptive attitudes about relationships; more sexually permissive attitudes; greater acceptance of casual sex; beliefs that women are sex objects; more frequent thoughts about sex; sexual uncertainty; and less progressive gender role attitudes. Leadership Briefing issue 7.11 (83)

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