Listen "The Education Brief: 17 February 2024"
Episode Synopsis
The Education Brief: Saturday 17 February 2024 - Top stories include:
New DfE guidance advises academy trusts to collaborate with LAs to manage school places.
Baroness Barran highlighted emerging progress in school attendance in a House of Lords speech.
An EPI report suggests extending the school day to enhance disadvantaged pupils' access to extracurricular activities.
A University of Cambridge study suggests school uniforms may hinder physical activity, particularly among younger girls.
Over a third of female school staff have their flexible working requests turned down.
One in six teachers now undertake second jobs, marking a 42% increase.
This week’s deep dive:
Mental health in schools
Music by Slo Pony
New DfE guidance advises academy trusts to collaborate with LAs to manage school places.
Baroness Barran highlighted emerging progress in school attendance in a House of Lords speech.
An EPI report suggests extending the school day to enhance disadvantaged pupils' access to extracurricular activities.
A University of Cambridge study suggests school uniforms may hinder physical activity, particularly among younger girls.
Over a third of female school staff have their flexible working requests turned down.
One in six teachers now undertake second jobs, marking a 42% increase.
This week’s deep dive:
Mental health in schools
Music by Slo Pony
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