Sentences with phrase «school and academies»

He said that nearly 30 % of children were enrolled in free schools and academies, and simply returning to the old local education authorities was not an option.

Most maintained schools and academies in chains with an annual payroll of # 3 million or more will be forced to pay up.

The data also shows very little difference between local authority maintained schools and academies in terms of key stage 1 teacher assessment results.

Groups of schools and academy trusts were among those invited to bid for the funding when it was announced last autumn.

The self - build and custom house building act came into force in 2015, making it easier for schools and academy trusts to build homes.

Teacher training has been crying out for reform for some time and the impetus for schools and academies to become more involved has undoubtedly improved the overall quality of such training.

The government says that it is simply extending the freedom to innovate already given to specialist schools and academies across the education sector.

And it would seem this change in buying habits is increasingly being reflected in the workplace too, with schools and academies looking to receive the same experience.

However, for most local authority schools and academies, this is a resource they do not have.

There will be no more free schools and academy chains will made accountable.

An important theme of my work is supporting schools and academies to increase their team efficiency through more effective leadership.

The report's findings were based on the inspection of 60 secondary schools and academies.

Individual schools and academies are also taking action to prove that leaders across the country have the power to make a real impact at a local level too.

Changes in school funding and rising costs are making many schools and academies anxious about their future financial position.

Like so much in education this panel has been selected for political purposes driven by ideology in order to «prove» that, for example, free schools and academies do things better.

Thanks to the free schools and academies programme and the efforts of teachers, heads and governors, there are now 1.4 million more children in good and outstanding schools compared with 2010.

What's more, where schools and academies are struggling to find the skills they need, closer collaboration and communication can help to fix issues, quickly and efficiently.

With educational budgets constantly under pressure, schools and academies need an efficient and cost effective partner when it comes to managing their facilities.

It is understood that ministers have approached heads of successful schools and academy trusts about taking over other schools where there have been concerns.

With government funding constraints and rising staff costs, school and academy finance directors have their work cut out for them in ensuring their budget isn't spread too thinly.

It also encourages employers to use them to support performance management and training activities and urges schools and academies to use them to assess operational capacity and competency.

Drive down costs Another advantage is that schools and academies growing their own services can also drive down costs and change the nature of the supplier market.

Schools and academies benefit from the added value of a trusted, financially secure and sustainable partner that delivers first class service.

We know great comprehensive schools and academies are delivering a stretching and ambitious education.

These licensees are some of our very best schools and academies, together with universities and other training providers, who have proven track records in developing and supporting both current and future leaders.

We're helping numerous schools and academies to do it, and it's having a big impact.

But what should schools and academies consider before investing?

It shows the extent of the gender pay gap for teachers in schools and academies alike.

The documents include the criteria for approving free schools and academy sponsors.

The policies of free schools and academies divide opinion - not least within the new government coalition.

Learn about schools and academies (like our charter schools).

In recent weeks, readers have asked how two key apprenticeship policies will affect schools and academy trusts.

But, what does it really mean and how should schools and academies approach it?

It also included further changes to enable the government to expand its free schools and academies policies.

You'll need to identify priorities in your area and support under - performing schools and academies.

Each local authority has a schools forum — a group on which there are representatives from both maintained schools and academies in the area.

Top - up funding rates are for local authorities to agree with schools and academies, and can reflect both the needs of the individual and the cost of meeting those needs.

I am passionate about training and development of school and academy support staff.

Schools and academy trusts are not making the most of the millions of pounds they pay into the apprenticeship levy, over a year on from its introduction.

On free schools and academies he was equally clear.

The leadership curriculum Our leadership curriculum was launched at the beginning of this year and is designed to be a flexible and coherent approach to leadership development, supporting school and academy leaders at every stage of their leadership career.

A report titled Below the Radar: Low - level Disruption in the Country's Classrooms discusses the issue as it affects 95 state schools and academies inspected between January and July this year, and includes data from a YouGov survey of teachers and parents.

IAAS can guide a school through the requirements to trade with other schools and academies at minimal risk.

Local authorities should continue to provide additional funding outside the main funding formula for mainstream schools and academies on a consistent and fair basis where the number of their high needs pupils can not be reflected adequately in their formula funding.

The celebration will feature cultural presentations including the Lion Dance, Kung Fu and Tai Chi Martial Arts, Qi Pao Traditional Gown Show, singing and dancing from local schools and academy schools, and civic and community information booths.

Ofsted's report - Below the Radar: Low - level Disruption in the Country's Classrooms - is based on the inspection reports of a sample of 95 state schools and academies inspected between January and July this year.

It could include # 2.5 billion for the pupil premium (Lib Dems), three million apprenticeships (Conservative), ensuring all teachers are qualified (Labour), bringing free schools and academies under local authority control (Green) or schools investigated by Ofsted on the presentation of a petition to the DfE signed by 25 per cent of parents or governors (UKIP)... or something entirely different.

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To help schools and academies prepare for Prevent Duty, SSS Learning is giving five lucky education establishments the chance to win a free 12 month licence for its online CPD module.

This report sets out the results of the 2017 annual survey of NEU members in schools and academies on pay progression and other related pay issues for September 2017.