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Dave Speck
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Ofsted maths review sources ‘date back to 1939’
Nearly half of references in Ofsted’s review of maths teaching pre-date the current national curriculum, say experts
Secondary
12 July 2021
DfE warned over ‘hope for the best’ school Covid policy
The NEU union writes to Gavin Williamson after 100 experts sign letter saying lifting of restrictions is ‘dangerous and premature’
General
8 July 2021
Tougher safeguarding rules: All teachers need to know
‘Strengthened’ DfE safeguarding guidance covers sexual violence and harassment, peer-on-peer abuse and nude images
General
7 July 2021
DfE: Teacher sexualised language a ‘low-level’ concern
Foul language from teachers to pupils is among behaviours below the threshold for reporting, says new DfE guidance
General
6 July 2021
GCSEs 2022: Year 10s ‘have missed 1 in 4 teaching days’
It is ‘unacceptable’ that there have been no details or consultation over next summer’s exams, says union leader
Secondary
5 July 2021
News podcast: Is it the end for bubbles and isolation?
The news team also discusses hard-hitting new reports from the National Audit Office and Headteachers’ Roundtable
2 July 2021