Sentences with phrase «new local authority schools»

So, the data available so far does not show whether free schools are more or less popular than equivalent regular new Local Authority schools.

Would a similar effect be observed if a new local authority school had opened in the area, or if an existing school was taken over by a new leadership team (parent - led or otherwise), or there was a new injection of funding, infrastructure, or in - kind support from the Government?

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Commenting on plans for local authorities to decide where new schools should open, Kevin Courtney, Deputy General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «This is a clear admission that the free school policy has not effectively addressed local need for new places and concedes the vital role of the local authority in funding for new school places and the right of the local authority to select the provider.

«Either way, however, it means that local authorities will now be expected to open new 100 % selective state religious schools while being legally banned from opening new inclusive community schools.

In an idea very similar to that proposed by Iain Duncan Smith, the public services policy group will say that parents should have the power to set up new schools to rival those of local education authorities:

Local authorities were warned two and a half months prior to the massacre in a Florida high school that accused shooter Nikolas Cruz had «used a gun against people before,» according to a disturbing new report.

The local authorities have no say in this, and the department for education has no sanction for those new schools, set up apparently because of high demand, that end up with many unfilled places.

Also last night, a Conservative amendment to give local authorities and the secretary of state a new duty to encourage schools to become self - governing trusts - something the party insisted was needed to increase diversity - was rejected by 376 to 169.

«We have to bring it back to a local level, rebuild the family of education, require local authorities to oversee and provide supplementary resources to schools and allow them to build new schools to meet the need for more places.

His words were echoed in the Commons by Schools Minister Nick Gibb who said: «We see a new and stronger role for local authorities emerging over the years as champions of parents and pupils, challenging rather than defending underperforming schools.Schools Minister Nick Gibb who said: «We see a new and stronger role for local authorities emerging over the years as champions of parents and pupils, challenging rather than defending underperforming schools.schools.»

This is his «passion» and the initiatives it has spawned are visible across government: from the new academy schools run by teachers rather than local authorities, via the health service mutuals planned in the NHS white paper, to the renewed emphasis on charities and volunteer groups.

Section 6A of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, which was introduced by amendment through the Education Act 2011, says that «If a local authority in England think a new school needs to be established in their area, they must seek proposals for the establishment of an Academy» (which in this context, means a Free Scschool needs to be established in their area, they must seek proposals for the establishment of an Academy» (which in this context, means a Free SchoolSchool).

«He also announced that schools spending will be allocated in a «fairer way» so that the lowest funded local authorities will receive an increase in their per pupil funding through a new national funding formula.

Free schools are new state schools, independent of local authorities.

Lib Dem sources claim 30,000 local authority places are being lost as money is diverted to new free schools, but aides to Mr Gove say more school places are being created overall.

A number of local authorities have recognised the only way to get money from this Government for a new school is to have a free school.

However, these upgrades could make it more economically feasible for the County to begin borrowing under its own authority once again like all other local governments and school districts including the City of Buffalo (which has a rating of A + one step below Erie County's new rating).

The next governor and Legislature could create a set of new retirement - plan options for local governments, school districts and public authorities to choose from.

The answer has got to be absolutely not, but in the absence of any enthusiasm from the Department for Education, the loss of Becta and a major reduction in local authority advisory services, schools will need to develop their own strategies, learn from the best schools, re-visit policies on leasing and parental contributions and find new sources of expertise, inspiration and support.

Sunesis Oakfield Primary School is the first school to have benefited from a suite of new standardised designs called Sunesis, developed by Willmott Dixon and local authority controlled company School is the first school to have benefited from a suite of new standardised designs called Sunesis, developed by Willmott Dixon and local authority controlled company school to have benefited from a suite of new standardised designs called Sunesis, developed by Willmott Dixon and local authority controlled company Scape.

Inconsistent local authority policies on leasing finance have been a barrier to some schools in the past, but with growing independence comes a new generation of savvy business managers who are more comfortable negotiating the lease finance they need to cover assets that will depreciate over the next three years.

A report from Scape Group, which advises local authorities on new buildings, reveals that local authorities are expecting an additional 729,000 pupils in education by 2020 — a rise of 8.6 per cent in primary school pupils and 12 per cent in secondary school pupils in England.

Roy Perry, chairman of the LGA's children and young people board, said: «If they are not willing to expand, then powers to create new schools should be returned to local authorities.»

Citing the post-Brexit economy as another reason why the future is uncertain for school buildings, Mark Robinson adds: «The construction of new schools must be a top priority for government and local authorities must be given the tools and funding necessary to deliver extra places in time.

At route of the event is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with your colleagues from academies, maintained schools, local authorities and education charities across the sector — something that can be done in abundance at the brand new «Central Networking Area».

Section 106 monies can be ring fenced and supplemented by both local authority funding and EFA grant to deliver new school buildings.

The Department for Education (DfE) has said that local authorities have plans to create 52,000 more secondary school places by 2018, with # 7 billion is committed to new places.

The funding differences are even more stark: if a new school is opening under the free school programme the capital funding comes from the generous free school budget but if a local authority is opening a new school, the funding must come from either general local authority funds (the calls upon which of course are many), or more likely from «targeted basic need funding», which is funding provided by the DfE to address the shortage of school places.

The changes to legislation will mean new tougher measures to raise standards in coasting schools and will apply to all types of school, including local authority run and free schools.

Whilst it is early days, the trend is being encouraged by both local authorities and the EFA, perhaps recognising the need locally and nationally to develop capacity to deliver new build works and that schools are best placed to make decisions about where to focus investment to secure the right educational outcomes.

Only six out of 152 local authority areas in England would benefit from expanded selection and opening new grammar schools, according to new research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI).

«Population changes are not a new phenomenon and local authorities, who are responsible for providing sufficient school places, have traditionally been able to plan to meet rising and falling demand.

There are conditions which local authorities must meet when they are putting forward a proposal for a new school, most importantly they must demonstrate they have a site and funding available (for any capital works) and that there is a demand for the new school places.

«The significant factor in the current situation is that, since 2010, the government has undermined local authorities» legal powers to deliver new school places.

New Schools There are two ways of creating new schools: either by providers applying to the Department for Education (DfE) under the free school programme (which has become the government's main tool for tackling the school place shortage), or by a local authority inviting bids from providers as part of a «new provision&raquNew Schools There are two ways of creating new schools: either by providers applying to the Department for Education (DfE) under the free school programme (which has become the government's main tool for tackling the school place shortage), or by a local authority inviting bids from providers as part of a «new provision&Schools There are two ways of creating new schools: either by providers applying to the Department for Education (DfE) under the free school programme (which has become the government's main tool for tackling the school place shortage), or by a local authority inviting bids from providers as part of a «new provision&raqunew schools: either by providers applying to the Department for Education (DfE) under the free school programme (which has become the government's main tool for tackling the school place shortage), or by a local authority inviting bids from providers as part of a «new provision&schools: either by providers applying to the Department for Education (DfE) under the free school programme (which has become the government's main tool for tackling the school place shortage), or by a local authority inviting bids from providers as part of a «new provision&raqunew provision».

Academisation «does not automatically raise standards» and many local authority run schools are outperforming academies, according to new research published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI).

Whilst this might not have been an issue for schools becoming academies on their own (as a single academy trust) this is becoming more of an issue for multi ‑ academy trusts and particularly for sponsored academies who may be reluctant to inherit either crumbling buildings or new buildings commissioned by a local authorities without a full set of warranties.

The report from Scape Group, which advises local authorities on new buildings, reveals that local authorities are expecting an additional 729,000 pupils in education by 2020 - a rise of 8.6 per cent in primary school pupils and 12 per cent in secondary school pupils in England.

A spokesperson for the Department for Education said: «To help schools respond to rising pupil numbers, the government invested # 5bn between 2011 and 2015 to support local authorities — creating almost half a million new places,» the DfE said.

Richard Williman, Headteacher of Withernsea High School, said: «Having worked so closely with the EFA, BAM and the local authority on the planning of our new school, seeing the cutting of the first turf is a really excitinSchool, said: «Having worked so closely with the EFA, BAM and the local authority on the planning of our new school, seeing the cutting of the first turf is a really excitinschool, seeing the cutting of the first turf is a really exciting day.

The key points from each strand are highlighted as follows: Early Identification and support • Early identification of need: health and development review at 2/2.5 years • Support in early years from health professionals: greater capacity from health visiting services • Accessible and high quality early years provision: DfE and DfH joint policy statement on the early years; tickell review of EYFS; free entitlement of 15 hours for disadvantaged two year olds • A new approach to statutory assessment: education, health and care plan to replace statement • A more efficient statutory assessment process: DoH to improve the provision and timeliness of health advice; to reduce time limit for current statutory assessment process to 20 weeks Giving parent's control • Supporting families through the system: a continuation of early support resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tribunal

While student - achievement data run counter to rising public optimism, the change in public thinking corresponds with the new mood that emerged on Capitol Hill in 2015 when Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which stripped the federal government of much of its authority to direct school reforms at the local level.

To ensure a «smooth transition», there will be a two year period where local authorities will continue to set local formula before the new plans are implemented, with the DfE promising to offer practical support to schools that may require particular help.

Referred to as «Austerity Schools» by some, the plans aim to reduce the cost of new school buildings by 30 per cent and will help local authorities cut capital spending.

We are only just getting started, with several models available; we aim to save local authorities million of pounds for their new school accommodation.»

Bernard Lacour, a longtime school reformer who works with local school councils and consults with New Leaders on placement issues, believes that the obstacles thrown up by council dynamics and the predisposition for experience may be exacerbated by system politics, the advantages of incumbency, and fear among local councils that their candidates will be challenged by the board of education and their authority taken away from them.

The funding will support the creation of new school business managers in eleven local authority areas.

We have taken action to ensure that teacher assessment is accurate and consistent, including further training for local authority moderators and new guidance for schools.»

Are there any ways in which local authorities or individual institutions could raise additional cash for refurbishments, or even to build new schools?

The construction industry is well aware of its existence, and arguably all that local authorities, schools partnerships and free schools management teams need to do is make it a requirement for their new build or refurbishment projects.