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Schools in England are facing bankruptcy – here's what the government could do to help

We have barely reached the autumn half term and school leaders are already beginning to worry about what the academic year beginning in September 2023 will hold. The combined effect of the cost of living crisis with unexpected salary costs have already made it almost impossible for schools to balance…

The Conversation

Who is Nick Gibb? Schools minister returns to role in Rishi Sunak reshuffle

He previously held the Education Minister role between July 2014 and September 2021

Evening Standard

Number of referrals for ‘episodes of need’ for children highest since 2014

Some 413,320 ‘episodes of need’ started in the year ending March 2022, Department for Education figures show.

The Independent UK

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‘Unjust’ funding ban has stopped me retraining as a paramedic

If I wanted to be a nurse, doctor, dentist or other health professional, I would be able to have a loan or bursary

The Guardian - UK

The Mancunian Way: Oxbridge deserts

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Manchester Evening News

‘No fat left to trim’: how spending cuts could affect UK government

As Rishi Sunak warns of a ‘profound economic challenge’, struggling departments face reduced budgets

The Guardian - UK

Head teacher forced to bring in mum and sister to help cash-strapped school

Steve Hitchcock, who runs St Peter's Primary in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, said he has had to lean on his family members after losing staff to supermarkets because they paid more

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Liz Truss ‘considering plans to give childcare cash straight to parents’ in England

Funding is currently given directly to nurseries and childminders, but Department for Education is reviewing 'a wide range of options'

Wales Online

Truss ‘considering plans to send childcare cash to parents’ in England

The Department for Education said ‘a wide range of options’ are being explored to make childcare more accessible and affordable.

The Independent UK

Truss ‘considering plans to send childcare cash straight to parents’

The Department for Education said ‘a wide range of options’ are being explored to make childcare more accessible and affordable.

The Independent UK

Wrong country, inadequate PPE: Government baffles railway figures with China image on UK campaign

Exclusive: ‘If that photo’s on a UK railway, then they’re breaking a few rules’

The Independent UK

Ministers ‘dragging feet’ on adding Black history to curriculum, teaching leader warns

Exclusive: ‘The government is making good noises at the moment – but really there’s not been any action and it hasn’t been quick enough,’ says NEU boss

The Independent UK

Government could send in 'commissioner' if Nottingham's inadequate children's services don't improve

'Ofsted do alert and have alerted the Department for Education, and they will determine the approach'

Nottingham Post

Serious child safeguarding concerns remain, Education Secretary told

Council officials in Bradford and Solihull where vulnerable children were murdered gave ‘inadequate’ reassurances, a cross-party group of MPs said.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Are schools staying open following the Queen’s death?

Schools are expected to stay open as usual but non-urgent government business such as routine announcements, press releases and ministerial visits will be suspended

Wales Online

Pupils less likely to hit expected standard in England by the end of primary school

The gap between disadvantaged pupils and others grew as the impact of the pandemic was felt

Nottingham Post

Hopes pandemic effects are 'temporary' as Nottingham primary school literacy and maths levels drop

Schools are now 'playing catch-up'

Daily Mirror

'Kids' SATs results show we still need to bridge the gap in their education'

The gulf between the disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged has widened due to the pandemic, as this week's SATs results show, says Eva Simpson

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Nottingham Post

Nottingham car wash boss 'can't keep his own car clean' over demolition dust on former college site

The contractor says it is trying its best to limit disruption

The Conversation

Universities call for a tuition fee rise – here's what that would mean for students and taxpayers

University vice-chancellors in England and Wales have recently called for an increase in tuition fees.

The Independent UK

Schools must stay open five days a week despite energy bill struggles, says minister

Education leaders will manage within ‘existing budgets’, says schools minister Will Quince

The Independent UK

‘Extend pupil premium to close destinations gap for disadvantaged teenagers’

Teach First said it cannot be right that children are less likely to have the same employment or education opportunities than richer peers.

Evening Standard

New school uniform law: What is it and will it help to save money?

Everything you need to know about the new school uniform laws

Daily Mirror

Government hits out at schools 'considering three-day week' as energy bills spiral

Alarming claims have circulated that schools have looked at shutting their doors to afford the heating - but the Department for Education said they must deliver a 32.5 hour week within current budgets

Daily Mirror

Cash-strapped parents struggling to pay for uniforms as schools ban unbranded clothing

Parents struggling to feed their children are fretting the start of the school term as many schools have banned the use of unbranded items, forcing them to buy expensive clothes

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