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Issue 8.01

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Complying with Exclusion Regulations

The exclusion of children from schools has been a prominent issue in recent months due, in part, to a report by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dr Maggie Atkinson. Produced in April 2013, the report, titled ‘Always Someone Else’s Problem’, follows a previous paper published last year, ‘They Never Give Up On You’, and examines occurrences of illegal exclusions and the best ways to tackle them. Perry Hill, partner in the education sector group at business law firm DWF, examines Dr Atkinson’s findings, recent changes to the law and how schools can comply with all relevant policies. Leadership briefing issue 8.01(85)

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Apprenticeship Evaluation: Learners

This report presents the findings of the apprenticeship evaluation apprentice (learner) survey 2012 to 2013. The survey examined the views and experiences of 5,010 apprentices who were currently on an apprenticeship or had finished an apprenticeship programme between August 2011 and March 2012. The research aimed to monitor how far apprenticeships are meeting the needs of apprentices, and to identify potential aspects of the programme for further improvement. Leadership briefing issue 8.01(85)

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Facebook Guide For Educators – A Tool For Teaching And Learning

Facebook has been working with The Education Foundation to launch The Facebook for Educators Guide - to help UK teachers use Facebook in their classrooms. The guide is the culmination of a research project and offers insight and practical advice into how social media can support traditional classroom learning, enable ‘out of hours’ social group learning, facilitate communication between educators, students and parents, and enhance digital skills and citizenship. Leadership briefing issue 8.01(85)

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International Education Strategy: Global Growth And Prosperity

This strategy report by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills recognises that independent schools in Britain and British Schools Overseas (BSOs) make an important contribution to the UK’s balance of trade, to supporting internationalism in British universities and in promoting the reputation of the nation around the world. It looks at how the new Education UK Unit will identify opportunities requiring a co-ordinated response – which includes schools, colleges and universities, and the edtech revolution. Leadership briefing issue 8.01(85)

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