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The Independent Schools Sector report
This new research report, ‘The Independent Schools Sectors’, will be a useful and informative tool to aid members’ knowledge and understanding of the private school sector. It provides an overview of the independent schools’ sector in the UK. We examine the history of private education and the current size and shape of the market including … Continued
Read MoreThe Kreston Academy Benchmark Report 2023
The Academy sector has reported surpluses for the year ended 31 August 2022, but not as high as last year’s record highs. The average surplus for an academy this year is £203,000. This is a slight increase from £185,000 last year, but lower than £467,000 in 2020. The average surplus varies depending on the size … Continued
Read MoreThe Learning Village makes the Teach Secondary 2020 shortlist
The Link Live, speech and language online conference for schools, is back!
The ReadSpeaker plugin is now available for Moodle Mobile App
The refreshed National Plan for Music in English schools
In 2011 the Government commissioned an independent review of musical education in England chaired by, the now Chief Executive of the Arts Council England, Darren Henley. The review identified inequalities in provision between both the regions and socio-economic groups. Key recommendations included: All schools to provide children with a broad music education. Giving all children … Continued
Read MoreThe School Year September 2013
This document provides a brief summary of the proposition of the right to change the pattern of school terms and holidays to be extended to maintained schools in England from September 2015, who will have the freedom to allocate the minimum 190 days of term time as they see fit.
Read MoreThe State of Evidence in EdTech
The State of the Estate
The State of the Estate – A Special Report by BESA
This special report, commissioned by BESA, examines the provision and condition of school building and infrastructure of over 900 UK schools. Research has shown that the condition of a building has a substantiative impact on the wellbeing, attainment, and behaviour of pupils and staff. Despite this a recent report by the National Audit Office found … Continued
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